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UAV Cup PV GAS 2025 promotes Vietnam’s home-grown UAV technology

Jointly organised by Hanoi University of Science and Technology’s Institute of Space and Underwater Technology (ISUT) and Petrovietnam Gas JSC (PV GAS), the competition aims to foster innovation among young people, enhance capabilities in UAV research, design and application, and seek practical technological solutions for smart agriculture, environmental monitoring, logistics, and emergency rescue.

The organisers present members of the judging panel of the UAV Cup PV GAS 2025. (Photo: VNA)
The organisers present members of the judging panel of the UAV Cup PV GAS 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The UAV Cup PV GAS 2025 officially opened in Hanoi on December 3 morning, marking the start of a nationwide competition that brings together 28 outstanding teams from universities and academies across the country.

Jointly organised by Hanoi University of Science and Technology’s Institute of Space and Underwater Technology (ISUT) and Petrovietnam Gas JSC (PV GAS), the competition aims to foster innovation among young people, enhance capabilities in UAV research, design and application, and seek practical technological solutions for smart agriculture, environmental monitoring, logistics, and emergency rescue.

More than a technological showcase, the programme celebrates the patriotism, creativity and technical ambition of Vietnam’s younger generation, while highlighting the potential of unmanned aerial systems to contribute to industrial development, strengthen safety and security, and support emergency responses nationwide.

This year’s event attracted over 100 submissions. Following two rounds of screening and technical evaluation, organisers selected the 28 most promising teams for the national group stage.

The teams are divided into seven groups and will compete in a round-robin format over three days (December 3 – 5). The seven group winners, along with the best-performing runner-up, will advance to the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final (December 6 and 7), where the national champion will be crowned.

Prize funds this year are among the most generous ever offered in a domestic UAV competition. The organisers will award 200 million VND (7,583 USD) for first place, 100 million VND for second, and 80 million VND for third, and five consolation prizes worth 30 million VND each./.

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