2025 RoboPro Australia WRC Youth Drone Tournament – A Two-Day Celebration of Innovation and Talent

Anita
Aug 6
3 min read

The 2025 RoboPro Australia WRC Youth Drone Tournament, held on 31 July 2025 at St Columba’s Catholic Primary School (South Metro) and 1 August 2025 at St Andrew’s Grammar (North Metro), concluded with resounding success, showcasing the incredible talent and creativity of young drone pilots from across Australia and beyond.

Over two days of intense competition, 46 primary school teams and 21 secondary school teams representing nearly 30 schools took to the skies.

Participants travelled from local Perth schools, regional Western Australia (Broome), interstate (Sydney), and internationally from Malaysia, making this year’s tournament one of the most diverse in its history.

Competition Highlights

The tournament featured thrilling rounds of drone challenges, from precision flying to teamwork-based missions. Competitors demonstrated exceptional skills in navigation, teamwork and problem-solving, impressing both judges and spectators.

Award Ceremony & Guest Speeches

The Award Ceremony, held on 2 August 2025 at Murdoch University, was a highlight of the event, honouring the achievements of the young competitors while celebrating the spirit of STEM education. The ceremony featured inspiring speeches from distinguished guests:

Hon. Dr Parwinder Kaur MLC, representing the Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Science and Innovation, applauded the students’ passion for technology and innovation.
Mr. Wang Fengzhong, Acting Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, commended the tournament’s role in fostering international youth cooperation and cultural exchange.
Mr. Hu Jinliang, CEO of Fly to Future (FTF) and representative of the World Robot Contest, encouraged students to embrace challenges and think creatively.
Professor Parisa Bahri, Pro Vice Chancellor of STEM at Murdoch University, shared her vision for supporting the next generation of STEM leaders.

Our Thanks to Sponsors & Partners

This year’s tournament was made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and partners:

Official Corporate Sponsors – Aizone, Structured Finance Group, ICC Education, Woodside Energy, XPENG Midland, VIP Think
Event Partners & Supporters – Squadrone, Murdoch University, University of Western Australia, UXMachines, SkyLegends, Coders for Causes, Venture UWA, She Codes Australia, UNAAWA, Chinese Mums Incorporated, MostWA, Heykids, Bloom, Welink

Your contributions helped inspire young innovators and bring this international STEM event to life.

A Celebration Beyond Competition

The event was more than just a tournament – it was a celebration of community, learning, and collaboration. Guests and sponsors joined the ceremony to recognise the efforts of all participants, while partners such as Squadrone, St Columba's Catholic Primary School, St Andrew's Grammar School and Murdoch University contributed to making the event a success.

The 2025 RoboPro Australia WRC Youth Drone Tournament once again proved that with the right opportunities, young minds can achieve extraordinary feats. We look forward to seeing these talented students continue to innovate and inspire in the years to come.