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Ulsan Fire Headquarters to hold drone competition focused on public safety
Ulsan Fire Headquarters is holding its fifth drone competition on November 8 at Ulsan Grand Park.
About 100 students, members of the public and public agency staff from 15 organizations are expected to take part.
The event aims to improve drone skills and introduce drone technology to the public.
Competitions will include drone racing and a battle event, as well as simulated searches for people in collapsed buildings and checks for chemical information.
The rescue challenges show how fire service drones could help in disasters.
Visitors can also try flying drones and view advanced models, including heavy-lift drones designed for firefighting; the event will also feature Ulsan's urban air mobility plans.
Ulsan Fire Headquarters will hold its fifth Ulsan Mayor’s Cup Drone Competition on Nov. 8 at the south gate plaza of Ulsan Grand Park.
The event’s theme is “A powerful flight toward citizen safety! Ulsan 119.”
About 100 people from 15 organizations, including students, members of the public and public agency officials, are expected to take part.
Competitors will compete in four events across student, general and public agency divisions.
The program will showcase drones’ potential in disaster response, including searching for people in collapsed buildings and identifying chemical information.
- Who
- Ulsan Fire Headquarters is holding the competition. About 100 participants from 15 organizations are expected.
- What
- The fifth Ulsan Mayor’s Cup Drone Competition will feature four events in three divisions.
- When
- Nov. 8, 2026.
- Where
- The south gate plaza of Ulsan Grand Park in Ulsan, South Korea.
- Why
- The competition aims to improve drone operation skills and introduce drone culture to the public. It will also demonstrate how drones can be used in disaster situations.
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- Event
- Fifth Ulsan Mayor’s Cup Drone Competition
- Date
- Nov. 8, 2026
- Venue
- South gate plaza, Ulsan Grand Park
- Participants
- About 100 people from 15 organizations
- Competition format
- Four events across three divisions