Indonesian students have once again raised their country’s flag high on the international stage by clinching five titles at the Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition (SAFMC) 2024. Teams from the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) and the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) outperformed hundreds of competitors from Singapore and Indonesia in a dazzling display of technological innovation and teamwork.
The SAFMC, held from March 20 to April 6, 2024, at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, is a prestigious international competition that challenges students to design, build, and fly drones across various categories. The event is supported by the Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and encourages the exploration of aerial robotics among school and university students globally.
Team Aksantara from ITB secured the International Champion title in the D1 Man-Machine category, impressing judges with their glove-controlled drones designed for indoor tasks.
ITS claimed the second place in the D2 Multi-Machine category and fourth place in D1, with their AI-powered drones designed to autonomously cooperate on assigned tasks, showcasing advanced programming and teamwork.
Other Indonesian teams also made their mark, with Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) and Universitas Gadjah Mada winning third places in the D2 and D1 categories, respectively, further emphasizing Indonesia’s prowess in the field.
Preparation and perseverance were key, as teams from ITS and ITB dedicated months of rigorous training, often working from dusk till dawn to perfect their entries for both D1 and D2 categories.
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Acknowledgements from Indonesian and Singaporean officials, including the Indonesian Ambassador to Singapore and the Education and Cultural Attaché, highlighted the significance of this achievement, reflecting the growing focus on AI and technological development in education and research.
This victory is not just a win for Indonesia but a celebration of ASEAN’s growing strength in science and technology. For Singaporeans and international visitors, the achievements of these young engineers at the SAFMC 2024 underscore the region’s commitment to innovation, offering inspiration for future generations of inventors and scientists.
At the Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition 2024, Indonesian student teams from ITS and ITB excelled, securing five awards in a testament to their engineering skill and creative approach to drone technology. This international success highlights Indonesia’s rising status in technological education and innovation, encouraging further collaborative research and development within ASEAN and beyond.
Source: Medcom (2024)
