Iksan City to Host 'Youth Drone Sports Competition' on December 13

Events Include Drone Soccer and Precision Landing Mission

Iksan City in North Jeolla Province will host the 'Youth Drone Sports Competition' at 1 p.m. on December 13 at the main gymnasium of Wonkwang University.

According to the city on December 11, this competition is being held as part of the Education Advancement Special Zone project. It is designed to allow young people to naturally experience future industrial technologies by combining drone technology with sports.

A panoramic view of Iksan City Hall. Provided by Iksan City

This event is jointly organized by the city and the Education Advancement Special Zone Project Group at Wonkwang University. In particular, to ensure that the program is not a one-off event and to strengthen students' practical abilities, pre-event training was conducted to maximize educational effectiveness.

The preliminary training was an extension of the drone classes offered at the after-school learning center, The Bom, and was held every Saturday from November 22 to December 6 for 30 local elementary and middle school students.

Through lessons on the principles of drone flight, understanding, and hands-on piloting practice, students not only improved their technical proficiency but also developed the engineering thinking skills necessary for drone control.

The main competition on December 13 will feature a variety of events, including both team and individual categories. Programs include 'Drone Soccer (Team Event),' which emphasizes strategy and cooperation; 'Precision Landing Mission (Individual Event),' which tests accurate control skills; and 'Drone Obstacle Race (Individual Event),' which evaluates concentration and situational judgment. These programs are designed to be both engaging and educationally effective.

Last year, the city was selected by the Ministry of Education as a leading area for the Education Advancement Special Zone. Together with Wonkwang University and the Iksan Office of Education, the city has established an Education Community Support Center and is currently promoting 26 educational innovation projects. Going forward, the city plans to continue linking educational innovation with the region's core bioindustry and improving the local living environment.

Yeom Miran, director of The Bom, stated, "Drone soccer is a platform for integrated education that combines advanced technology and sports. I hope that through this competition, students will develop teamwork and confidence, and have the opportunity to explore future technology careers that will lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution."

A city official commented, "This Youth Drone Sports Competition is a practical model for fostering creative, convergence-oriented local talent, which is the goal of Iksan City. We will continue to focus our administrative efforts on discovering and nurturing talent that will shape the region's future by collaborating with local universities and specialized institutions through the Education Advancement Special Zone project."

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