Overall Champion of the 2023 National Indonesian Flying Robot Contest (KRTI)
Overall Champion of the 2023 National Indonesian Flying Robot Contest (KRTI)
Overall Champion of the 2023 National Indonesian Flying Robot Contest (KRTI)
Overview
In September 2023, our team from GAMAFORCE UGM claimed the prestigious title of National Champion in the Fixed Wing category at the Kontes Robot Terbang Indonesia (KRTI). This competition, organized by the National Talent Development Center (Puspresnas) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbudristek), took place at the Pangeran M. Bun Yamin Air Force Base in Lampung. From initial brainstorming through design, assembly, rigorous testing, and final flight, our success reflects a year of dedicated teamwork, technical precision, and collective resilience. Fielding nine UAVs across various divisions, GAMAFORCE secured multiple top prizes, highlighted by our standout performance in Fixed Wing, as part of a broader overall championship victory .
Overview
In September 2023, our team from GAMAFORCE UGM claimed the prestigious title of National Champion in the Fixed Wing category at the Kontes Robot Terbang Indonesia (KRTI). This competition, organized by the National Talent Development Center (Puspresnas) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbudristek), took place at the Pangeran M. Bun Yamin Air Force Base in Lampung. From initial brainstorming through design, assembly, rigorous testing, and final flight, our success reflects a year of dedicated teamwork, technical precision, and collective resilience. Fielding nine UAVs across various divisions, GAMAFORCE secured multiple top prizes, highlighted by our standout performance in Fixed Wing, as part of a broader overall championship victory .
Findings
Mastery in Precision Engineering
Securing 1st place in Fixed Wing underscored our team's ability to design and assemble a UAV that met strict criteria for endurance, stability, and payload delivery, acknowledged at the national level.
Strategic Resilience and Iteration
Despite challenges such as mid-flight failures, our continuous improvement cycle, from testing to adjustments,was crucial in achieving a flawless performance during the finals.Excellence through Collaboration
The Fixed Wing victory and GAMAFORCE's overall championship (their seventh title since 2015) reflect sustained, cross-disciplinary teamwork, including engineering students, faculty mentors, and support staff, all working toward a unified goal.Real-World Impact of Academic Effort
Competing at KRTI transformed theoretical UAV studies into real-world solutions, enhancing my understanding of aerodynamics, power systems, and flight control, anchoring my growth as an engineer.Setting a Standard of Excellence
GAMAFORCE’s continued dominance in national competitions elevates UGM’s reputation in UAV innovation and motivates future cohorts to maintain this legacy of ingenuity and impact.
Winning 1st place in the Fixed Wing division at KRTI 2023 validates our team's expertise in UAV development and highlights the effectiveness of iterative testing, cross-functional collaboration, and engineering rigor. This achievement not only crowns our efforts but also strengthens my commitment to advancing UAV technology for societal benefit and real-world application.
Findings
Mastery in Precision Engineering
Securing 1st place in Fixed Wing underscored our team's ability to design and assemble a UAV that met strict criteria for endurance, stability, and payload delivery, acknowledged at the national level.
Strategic Resilience and Iteration
Despite challenges such as mid-flight failures, our continuous improvement cycle, from testing to adjustments,was crucial in achieving a flawless performance during the finals.Excellence through Collaboration
The Fixed Wing victory and GAMAFORCE's overall championship (their seventh title since 2015) reflect sustained, cross-disciplinary teamwork, including engineering students, faculty mentors, and support staff, all working toward a unified goal.Real-World Impact of Academic Effort
Competing at KRTI transformed theoretical UAV studies into real-world solutions, enhancing my understanding of aerodynamics, power systems, and flight control, anchoring my growth as an engineer.Setting a Standard of Excellence
GAMAFORCE’s continued dominance in national competitions elevates UGM’s reputation in UAV innovation and motivates future cohorts to maintain this legacy of ingenuity and impact.
Winning 1st place in the Fixed Wing division at KRTI 2023 validates our team's expertise in UAV development and highlights the effectiveness of iterative testing, cross-functional collaboration, and engineering rigor. This achievement not only crowns our efforts but also strengthens my commitment to advancing UAV technology for societal benefit and real-world application.
