An aircraft emits colorful smoke during an air show at the 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition, Dingzhou City, Hebei Province, north China, September 29, 2024. /Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition
A student holds an aircraft at the 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition, Dingzhou City, Hebei Province, north China, September 29, 2024. /Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition
An aircraft carries the banner of the organizer at the 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition, Dingzhou City, Hebei Province, north China, September 29, 2024. /Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition
A drone performs at the 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition, Dingzhou City, Hebei Province, north China, September 29, 2024. /Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition
Operators fly aircraft during an air show at the 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition, Dingzhou City, Hebei Province, north China, September 29, 2024. /Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition
Three aircraft perform during an air show at the 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition, Dingzhou City, Hebei Province, north China, September 29, 2024. /Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition
An unmanned helicopter ascends vertically during an air show at the 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition, Dingzhou City, Hebei Province, north China, September 29, 2024. /Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition
A panoramic view of the opening ceremony of the 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition, Dingzhou City, Hebei Province, north China, September 29, 2024. /Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition
A helicopter performs during an air show at the 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition, Dingzhou City, Hebei Province, north China, September 29, 2024. /Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition
An aircraft carries the competition banner during an air show at the 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition, Dingzhou City, Hebei Province, north China, September 29, 2024. /Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition
The 2024 China University Aircraft Design Competition opened on Sunday with an array of thrilling programs, including helicopter aerobatics, drone maneuvers, precision targeting, aerial combats and formation flying.
Organized by the Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the competition aims to foster innovation in aviation science and technology at universities. It seeks to enhance students' independent innovation and engineering capabilities while cultivating talent for aviation and national defense sectors.
The competition runs until October 4.