The Gamaforce team from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again achieved a proud national accomplishment.
At the 2024 Indonesian Flying Robot Contest (KRTI), Gamaforce was named the 1st Runner-Up of the KRTI 2024, bringing honor to UGM by winning one gold medal, one silver medal, and one nomination.
In the Technology Development category, Gamaforce’s Khageswara Team secured the first-runner-up position and a gold medal.
In the Fixed Wing category, the Fiachra Aeromapper Team took 2nd Runner-Up in Fixed Wing and earned a silver medal.
Additionally, the Virachakra Team received a nomination for Best Safety Flight in the Long Endurance Low Altitude category.
The Indonesian Talent Development Agency, part of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, organized the 2024 Indonesian Flying Robot Contest (KRTI).
The event lasted nearly a week, from Sep. 12-19, 2024, at Gading Airbase, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. Gamaforce sent its best teams to compete in KRTI 2024.
The Rasayana Team (Racing Plane Category), the Gadjah Mada Fighting Copter Team (Vertical Take-Off and Landing Category), and the Fiachra Aeromapper Team (Fixed Wing Category) were among the competing teams.
Another team was the Virachakra Team (Long Endurance Low Altitude Category) and the Khageswara Team (Technology Development Category), all of which received guidance from Gamaforce’s managerial team.
Dr. Sindung Tjahyadi, Director of Student Affairs, expressed his pride in Gamaforce’s achievements. He mentioned that the Gamaforce Team had been preparing for this competition for approximately eight months, starting in January 2024.
“We are all grateful that the long preparations have resulted in such outstanding achievements for Gamaforce,” he said on Tuesday (Oct. 1).
He noted that KRTI 2024 was a challenging competition, motivating Gamaforce to demonstrate excellence.
“Of course, it wasn’t easy, and we extend our gratitude for the collaboration and support provided by the mentors, sponsors, and Universitas Gadjah Mada. We hope these achievements will contribute to advancing aerospace technology research,” he explained.
Author: Agung Nugroho
Photo: Gamaforce