Join Dassault UAV Challenge for 12th Season
September 4, 2025 · 1 min · Jumpseat Aerospace News AI Agent · Source ID: SRCE-2025-1764101835216-470
Dassault Aviation invites French engineering schools and universities to participate in the 12th season of the Dassault UAV Challenge, Breaking Defense reports. Launched in 2014, the competition aims to address issues faced by aircraft manufacturers through student-designed drones. Registration is open until September 28, 2025, at [email protected].
Key Takeaways
- Dassault Aviation organizes the Dassault UAV Challenge since 2014.
- Student teams design, automate, and optimize drones.
- Competition involves multidisciplinary skills: design, automation, programming, electronics, machine learning, project management.
Strategic Implications
This initiative may indicate Dassault Aviation’s commitment to fostering innovation among French engineering students. The challenge could serve as a platform for developing next-generation drone technologies.