[2nd International Creative AI Drone Competition] Application Guide

<Purpose of Hosting>

• Nurturing future talent, expanding the technology base, and fostering intellectual property knowledge : We provide opportunities for all participants, from elementary, middle, and high school students to college students and the general public, to deepen their understanding of AI capabilities and drone technology, and to help them gain a basic understanding of related intellectual property. Through this, we aim to nurture experts in the fields of future AI and autonomous flight, and further foster creative problem-solving skills and interest in intellectual property creation throughout society.
• Establishing the status of international competitions, contributing to the industry, and enhancing the value of intellectual property : By establishing itself as Korea's representative international AI drone competition, we encourage active participation from various groups of participants at home and abroad, including students and the general public, and encourage the creation of intellectual property in the AI drone field. Through this, we aim to contribute to the creation and development of a new industry ecosystem in the fields of unmanned aerial vehicles and artificial intelligence technology with global competitiveness, and to have innovative ideas and intellectual property contribute to the development of the industry.

<Competition overview>

• Competition name : 2nd International Creative AI Drone Competition (Enjoy AI Korea)
• Date : Friday, July 11 - Saturday, July 12, 2025
• Location : Jeju Shinhwa World
• Host : Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education, Jeju National University, Jeju Tourism University, 12th International e-Mobility Expo Organizing Committee
• Organizer : The 2nd International AI Drone Competition Organizing Committee, Hallim Industrial High School, Jeju Drone Industry Association, Jeju National University Intellectual Property Professional Training Center, Jeju Tourism University RISE Center
• Sponsored by : Gaion Co., Ltd., Green Coding Co., Ltd.
• Program
  • Drones and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Practical training in autonomous flight technology for students and the general public interested in intellectual property
  • Intellectual Property Education and Competition (AI Drone Flight Demonstration)
• Main contents : We provide hands-on training on autonomous flight and drone control programming including artificial intelligence, and education centered on intellectual property education. We also hold a competition after the training course to improve practical skills in cooperation with drone experts.

<Competition Field and Task Guidelines>

• Competition Field

1. The competition takes place on a 300×300 cm indoor field.

2. The field is covered with PU fabric or spray-painted cloth and includes 20×20 cm QR codes. A 30×30 cm drone base is located at the bottom-left corner of the field, which is enclosed by a safety fence.

3. The field is surrounded by a safety fence, set 50–100 cm away from the field edges to create a safety buffer zone.

• Tasks and Scoring

- Points are awarded upon successful completion of each task.

- Repeating the same task does not yield additional points.

1. Takeoff 

- 40 points are awarded when the drone successfully takes off from the drone base. (See Figure 2)

2. Ring Pass

- Two rings (each with a 60 cm outer diameter) are installed on the field.

- One ring is positioned higher than the other. (See Figure 3)

- Passing through a ring earns 50 points.

3. Obstacle Pass

- Obstacles are installed on the field. (See Figure 4)

- Passing under a horizontal bar earns 40 points.

- Circling around the bar earns an additional 60 points.

- Points for circling are awarded only once, but if the drone first passes under the bar and then circles around it, both scores can be obtained.

4. Double Horizontal Bar Obstacle Pass

- A double-bar obstacle is installed on the field. (See Figure 5)

- Passing between the two bars earns 40 points.

- Circling around one bar earns 60 points, and flying in a figure-eight pattern around both bars earns 80 points.

- Circling multiple times does not yield additional points.

5. Pillar Rotation

- A pillar is installed on the field. (See Figure 6)

- Flying around the pillar in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction earns 60 points.

6. Dual Pillar S-Shaped Flight

- Two pillars are aligned horizontally or vertically. (See Figure 7)

- Flying in an S-shape around the two pillars earns 80 points.

- Additional points are not awarded for circling the pillars again.

7. Ascend Through Ring

- A 60 cm diameter ring is positioned horizontally. (See Figure 8)

- Ascending through the ring earns 70 points.

8. Return to Drone Base

- After completing the above tasks, the drone must return to the drone base.

- If the drone stops and part of its top-down projection lies within the base, 40 points are awarded.

- This task must be completed last in order to receive points.

<Drone Participation Guidelines>

1. Drone Type

- Only quadcopter drones are allowed.

2. Motor

- Drones must use hub motors and have a wheelbase of 125–130 mm.

3. Propeller

- Propeller diameter must be between 72–78 mm.

4. Weight

- Total weight, including the battery, must be between 80–120 g.

5. Sensors

- There are no restrictions on the type or number of sensors installed on the drone.

6. Battery

- The voltage must not exceed 5V, and the capacity must not exceed 1150mAh.

7. Number of Drones

- Each team may build up to two drones but may only use one drone per round.

- A single drone cannot be shared among multiple teams.

8. Required Equipment

- Participants must prepare their own drone, remote controller, spare parts, and repair tools.

- There is no limit on the number of spare parts.

<Team Formation & Rules>

• Team Composition

1. Each team must consist of 1 or 2 students and 1 coach (the coach may be a parent).
2. A single coach may supervise multiple teams.

• Participant Conduct

1. Participants are expected to solve problems independently during the competition.

2. All participants must communicate respectfully with teammates, opponents, volunteers, and judges.

• General Rules

1. There are no separate preliminary or final rounds; all teams will participate in the same number of rounds.

2. Tasks will be marked on the field with labels.

3. Final rankings will be determined based on total points earned across all rounds.

4. The competition committee reserves the right to modify the rules depending on the number of participants and venue conditions.

<Competition Operation Guidelines>

• Drone Programming

1. Programming and debugging must be done in designated areas within the venue.

2. Participants must check in before entering the warm-up zone and may only carry equipment necessary for the competition.

3. Judges may inspect belongings, and drones can only be assembled before entering the warm-up zone.

4. During the competition, accessing online resources, taking field photos or videos, and communicating with coaches or parents is strictly prohibited.

5. Participants must check their next round time and follow the designated order.

• Warm-up

1. Participants must move to the warm-up zone at the designated time. Late arrivals will be disqualified from that round.

2. After entering the field, participants must stand near the drone base.

3. Drones must be placed on the base, and part of the drone’s top-down projection must be within the base.

4. Flight preparation must be completed within 1 minute, and the judge must be signaled once ready.

• Drone Flight

1. The drone must take off from the ground.

2. The judge will initiate a countdown (e.g., “3, 2, 1, Start!”) when all is ready.

3. Flight is only permitted after the word “Start!” is announced.

4. Flying before “Start!” may result in warnings or penalties.

5. Drone parts must not be intentionally detached or dropped. Accidentally dropped parts must be retrieved and restored after the round.

6. Structures carried away by the drone cannot be returned to the field, except for blue balls.

• Retry

1. If the drone lands outside the drone base, a retry is allowed.

2. The field layout must remain unchanged during retries, and the drone must be repositioned on the base.

3. Points already earned will be retained, but structures used in the failed attempt may no longer be used and will be stored by the judge until the end of the round.

4. Multiple retries are allowed per round, but the timer continues to run regardless.

• Returning to Drone Base

1. Drones may return to the base multiple times.

2. A return is considered successful if part of the drone’s top-down projection is within the base.

3. After returning, the drone may be picked up and adjusted or repaired.

• End of Competition

1. Each round lasts 180 seconds.

2. To stop a round, raise your hand and say “Stop!” If approved by the judge, the timer will stop and the round ends.

3. After each round, the judge will review and announce the score.

4. If an error is found, the score may be corrected. If there are no objections, the participant must sign the score sheet to confirm.

5. After the final round, the field must be reset, and drones must be returned to the warm-up zone.

<Scoring System and Bonus Points>

• Scores are dynamically calculated based on the drone’s performance.

• If a task structure is knocked over or moved by a drone or participant during the competition, the corresponding task score will be invalidated.

• For details on each task’s score, refer to the “Tasks and Scoring” section.

• The order in which tasks are completed does not affect scoring. Optional Mission: Intellectual Property Challenge (Bonus: 80–100 points)

1. Mission Overview : Participants (teams) who take part in the Intellectual Property (IP) Mission and submit their idea will receive a bonus of 80 to 100 points, depending on the evaluation. This mission is optional and only applies to teams who choose to participate. It offers a valuable opportunity to briefly share your creative idea on the day of the competition and earn additional bonus points. Rather than submitting a complete report, the focus should be on presenting the core concept and originality of your idea.

2. At the competition venue, various award-winning examples of trademarks, designs, and inventions that creatively incorporate Jeju’s local culture will be on display. Please refer to these examples to help you brainstorm and develop your own ideas. Submit your idea to the designated location by 2:00 PM on the day of the competition. 

3. Mission Task : On the day of the competition, teams will choose one of the IP-related question types presented on-site. Use the provided simple idea form to describe the key points of your idea and submit it accordingly.

4. Example Question Types

          1) Design or trademark idea related to your team’s drone or project

          2) AI or technology idea that can be applied to your team’s drone or project

5. Evaluation & Bonus Points : Submitted ideas will be evaluated based on originality, specificity, and the feasibility of securing actual intellectual property rights. 

<Safety Rules and Disqualification Criteria>

• Safety Rules

1. A lock/unlock mechanism must be implemented on all drones to prevent accidental activation.

2. Unless otherwise approved, all drones must have propeller guards installed.

- During the competition, propellers must remain fully enclosed within undamaged guards.

- If a guard is damaged, the head judge has the authority to halt the drone's flight for safety.

3. Unsafe components such as metal propellers or parts that could affect the competition are prohibited. The head judge may disallow drones equipped with such components.

4. Team leaders and coaches are responsible for ensuring safe practices during training. Any consequences resulting from safety rule violations will be the responsibility of the team.

• Violations and Disqualification

1. Late Arrival

   • A 10-point deduction per minute will be applied if a team arrives late.

   • A delay of 10 minutes or more will result in disqualification from that round.

2. Accidental Drone Activation

   • On the first occurrence, a warning will be issued, and the drone must return to the base for a restart.

   • The timer will be reset.

   • On the second occurrence, the team will be disqualified from the round.

3. Unauthorized Operation

   • Only designated participants may operate the drone during the competition.

   • Any unauthorized operation will result in disqualification, and the team will be held responsible for any consequences.

4. Damage to Task Structures

   • Damaging a task structure will result in a warning, and no points will be awarded for that task.

5. Entering the Field During Flight

   • Entering the competition field while a drone is flying will result in disqualification from the round.

6. Unauthorized Handling After Landing

   • After landing, the drone may only be touched or repaired with the judge’s approval.

   • Violations will result in disqualification from the round.

7. Disobeying Judge Instructions

   • Failure to follow judge instructions will result in disqualification from the round.

8. Use of Online Resources or Filming

   • Accessing online resources, downloading content, or filming the field during the competition is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.

9. Unauthorized Communication

   • Speaking with a coach or parent without approval from the head judge will result in disqualification from the round.

<Ranking Criteria>

• Rankings will affect prize eligibility. Teams with a total score of 0 or who withdraw from the competition will not be included in the final ranking.

<Operating schedule and Awards>

※ The schedule may change depending on the circumstances of the host organization.
※ Application for participation may end early if the number of participating teams exceeds the limit.

• Competition categories : This competition is divided into two categories: elementary, middle, and high school (born 2009-2018) and general (university) categories.
• Detailed schedule : Elementary, Middle, High School, General (University) Division

• Award Details: Grand Prize, Excellence Award, Merit Award, Encouragement Award, etc.
• Prize Money: Total of 6 million KRW (1.5 million KRW for elementary/middle division, 1.5 million KRW for high school division, 3 million KRW for general (university) division) 

<How to Participate>

• How to apply

[Student]
1. Check the competition rules and announcement documents (visit www.ievexpo.org)
2. Fill out the application form and submit it online (ai_drone@ievexpo.org)
※ Personal information collection, use and provision consent form must be submitted together

[General]
1. Check the competition rules and announcement documents (www.ievexpo.org > Check announcements)
2. Fill out the application form, pay the participation fee, and submit it by email. (Submission address: ai_drone@ievexpo.org)
※ Personal information collection, use and provision consent form must be submitted together
※ Must submit transfer confirmation together
3. Request payment confirmation (email or wire)
4. The contest office will notify you by phone or email of your participation confirmation.

• Team composition

1. 1 person per team or 2 people per team
2. Elementary, middle, and high school teams must designate a responsible teacher or guardian

<Participation fee>

<Contact us>

• The 2nd International Creative AI Drone Competition Secretariat
  • Phone number : (Application/Payment) 064-702-1580, (Regulations/Operation) 010-7137-1395
  • Email : ai_drone@ievexpo.org