On May 1–2, 2026, one of the world’s major drone soccer competitions — “Palm Springs Drone Fest 2026” — was held in Palm Springs, California, USA.

Teams from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Jamaica participated in the tournament. Students of the Kemel Bilim International School from Aktobe, representing the “SkyWings” team, demonstrated outstanding performance and won gold and silver medals.

Drone soccer is a modern team sport in which players control drones protected by mesh frames and score goals into the opponent’s ring-shaped target. The tournament was held under the auspices of the International Drone Soccer Federation (FIDA) and served as a qualifying stage for the World Championship in South Korea.

The International Engineering and Technology University METU provided sponsorship and image support to the “SkyWings” team as part of their preparation for participation in the “FIDA USA Grand Nationals Drone Soccer Tournament 2026.”

Supporting such initiatives contributes to the development of innovative technologies, engineering education, and the promotion of talented youth on the international stage.

Author: Mussakyzy Zh.