We are thrilled to announce the stellar performance of Team Arrow SAE at the recently concluded Drone Development Challenge (DDC) 2026 in Chennai.
Competing against 85 elite teams from across India from February 20–22, our students showcased exceptional engineering acumen, securing top honors across multiple categories.
🌟 Our teams demonstrated technical excellence and innovative design in two distinct categories:
Micro Class: Achieved an outstanding 2nd Position Overall in the national competition, along with a well-deserved cash prize of ₹45,000/-.
Regular Class: Secured the Runner-Up position for the Best Technical Presentation, reflecting the team’s depth of research and analytical clarity.
👥 The Winning Teams
This success is a testament to the months of rigorous simulation, fabrication, and testing by our dedicated students.
Micro Class Team
Captain: Hari Makwana
Design Lead: Devarshi Faliya
Analysis Lead: Kashish Patel
Development Team: Trusha Tank, Kanva Patel, Kashyap Bhalala, and Hemal Nakum.
Regular Class Team
Captain: Ninad Nair
Manufacturing Lead: Vedant Shyal
Design Lead: Bhautika Mavani
Analysis Lead: Maria Lakdawala
Development Team: Khushil Raval, Khushraj Wadhavani, Mann Patel, Nem Vora, and Siddhant Shah.
🎓 Mentorship & Support
We extend our deepest gratitude to our faculty mentors, Dr. Absar Lakdawala and Dr. Dhaval Shah, whose guidance and technical expertise were instrumental in navigating the complex challenges of drone development.
At Nirma University, we continue to push the boundaries of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and provide our students with a platform to excel in high-stakes national competitions.
Congratulations to all team members and mentors for this incredible achievement!