Mysuru: JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU), Mysuru, successfully hosted AeroIgnite 2026, a three-day national-level aeromodelling competition that brought together 23 teams from leading engineering institutions across the country. Organised by AeroJC, the student-led aeromodelling club of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, SJCE, this event marked the first competition of its kind in the Mysuru region.
Competition Highlights
The competition featured student-designed and student-built fixed-wing remote-controlled aircraft, providing participants with a platform to demonstrate innovation, engineering skills, and aerospace expertise. The highlight of the event was the flying competition held on June 5 at the KSCA cricket ground on the JSS STU campus. Teams were challenged to accurately drop golf balls into a designated target area using their aircraft, emphasizing the growing relevance of unmanned aerial systems and aerospace technologies in modern defence, surveillance, and strategic applications.
Inaugural Ceremony
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Amith Byrappa, Senior Manager – API Management and Data Governance, Collins Aerospace, Bengaluru. Also present were AN Santosh Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of JSS STU; Dr C Nataraju, In-charge Principal of SJCE; and Dr G Mallesh, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Winners
According to a release, Team Dhanush from Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology secured first place. Team AeroMIT from Manipal Institute of Technology claimed second place, while Team AeroVeloce from RV College of Engineering secured third place. The event underscored the importance of hands-on learning and innovation in aerospace education.
