The opening ceremony of the PV GAS 2025 UAV Cup creative competition with the theme "Homeland's Sky" was officially held at the C500 Stadium - Security Academy, marking the beginning of the large-scale national competition, gathering 28 excellent student teams from universities and academies nationwide.
The contest was organized by the Institute for Space and Underwater Technology Research (ISUT) - Hanoi University of Science and Technology in collaboration with Vietnam Gasoline Corporation - PV GAS, with the goal of promoting the spirit of innovation among young people, improving research, design capacity, applying UAVs ( drones), while seeking highly practical technological solutions, serving smart agriculture, environmental monitoring, logistics, rescue, ... in line with the orientation of Industry 4.0 and sustainable development.
With the theme "Homeland's Sky", the program not only promotes the spirit of patriotism, creativity and technological courage of the young generation but also encourages the contribution of UAVs to industrial development, ensuring security - safety and supporting emergency situations in Vietnam.
The opening ceremony took place in a solemn and exciting atmosphere with the presence of leaders of ministries, branches, representatives of research institutes, experts in the field of aviation - technology, universities, technology enterprises, along with more than 500 students, fans and UAV enthusiasts.
This year's contest attracted more than 100 applications, after two preliminary rounds of application and technical appraisal, the Organizing Committee selected the 28 best teams to compete in the national group stage. The teams will be divided into 7 groups, competing in turn for 3 days (December 3-5/2025). The 7 group winners and 01 second-placed teams with the highest results will enter the Quarterfinals - Semi-finals - Finals (December 6-7, 2025) to determine the champion team.
Through PV GAS 2025 UAV CUP, the Organizing Committee hopes to build a sustainable bridge between the academic world - businesses - the scientific community, creating conditions for creative ideas to be tested, implemented in practice and developed into valuable technology products.
