New Delhi. Indian Army’s 515 Army Base Workshop at Ulsoor, Bengaluru is organising a quantum-safe drone technology Hackathon on April 4, 2026, to secure drone-to-transmitter RF communications using indigenous quantum technology, which cannot be cracked by quantum computing, and is safe against AI and quantum computing.
This competition is open to academia and industry. Everyone can participate as a solo participant or in teams of 3–5. No prior drone experience is required.
Only Curiosity and Courage are required to participate.
As a participant you will attempt to intercept and decrypt quantum-secured RF signals between the drone and the radio transmitter. Build counter-solutions and drone secrecy innovations
Attempt to intercept, decode, or disrupt it. The best hackers win. The nation learns.
The entries will be judged on: Innovation · Technical Execution · Practicality · Presentation · Teamwork
You should submit a working prototype + project report (maximum 6-pages) + 15-minutes final Presentation.
The 3 best technical executions will be given a prize, and all participants will receive Certificates of Participation, best projects will be showcased to industry and government officials
You can register for participation at: 515dronevent@gmail.com, for further details contact at: 515dronehackathon@gmail.com. Last date to submit your entries is 4th April, 2026 Venue for the competition will be 515 Army Base Workshop, Ulsoor, Bengaluru.
Due to safety guidelines, military security protocols will apply. Photography is prohibited.
