MathWorks Minidrone Competition
United States and Canada 2023 | Virtual
Learn how to develop an autonomous minidrone line follower and develop key skills like Model-Based Design relevant to the industry—all while having fun using drones!
United States and Canada 2023 Competition Details
Round 1 | Simulation
Develop path planning, image processing, and control systems for a minidrone line follower in simulations
Round 2 | Showcase
Submit a video presentation of your approach used in the simulation round and participate in an audience Q&A session.
This competition is open to high school, undergraduate and graduate students from United States and Canada
Get Ready to Fly
- 1. Apply to receive all the competition materials.
- 2. Watch the MathWorks Minidrone Competition video series to better understand the competition details.
- 3. Review the competition rules and guidelines.
- 4. Complete MATLAB Onramp, Simulink Onramp, and Stateflow Onramp courses before starting to work on your algorithm.
Competition Timeline
| Task | Deadline |
| Application | 23-Dec-2023 |
| Simulation Submission | 06-Feb-2024 |
| Finalist Declaration | 06-Mar-2024 |
| Video Submission | 18-Mar-2024 |
| Virtual Finals | 05-Apr-2024 |
No participation fees
Free self-paced tutorials
Complimentary MathWorks software
MathWorks Minidrones Competition Video Series
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