MLRIT students win second prize at SAE Drone Development Challenge 2025–26

MLR Institute of Technology students, Team Meghdooth, won the second prize in Overall Performance – Regular Class at SAE India’s Drone Development Challenge 2025–26. Their innovative drone design and engineering excellence earned them ₹45,000 and national recognition.

Hyderabad: Students of MLR Institute of Technology (MLRIT) secured the second prize in Overall Performance – Regular Class at the prestigious SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Drone Development Challenge (DDC) 2025–26.

Team Meghdooth, comprising third-year Mechanical Engineering students, showcased exceptional technical expertise, innovation, and teamwork at the national-level competition organised by SAE India Southern Section in Chennai.

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Team Meghdooth demonstrated capabilities in drone design, fabrication, flight performance, efficiency, and overall engineering excellence and their performance earned them the second prize along with a cash award of Rs 45,000.

Founder Secretary, MLRIT and MLA Malkajgiri, Marri Rajashekar Reddy, lauded the students for their outstanding achievement at the national stage. Principal of MLRIT, Dr V Radhika Devi, congratulated the winners for their outstanding achievement at the national level.

The team expressed gratitude to the Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Prof M Venkateshwar Reddy, and the Chairman of SAE Hyderabad Division for their valuable encouragement and support. The project was mentored by Dr P Pramod Kumar and Sai Kumar.