The Rotortech Futures Design Challenge is a design and innovation competition for Queensland students in Years 7–12, created in partnership with Makers Empire and Careers by AMDA as part of Rotortech 2026, Australia’s premier helicopter and unmanned flight event.
The winners for this competition have now been announced! See their winning entries below.
These teams have won a trip for up to Rotortech 2026 funded by Careers by AMDA!
Team: Town High STEM Team
School: Townsville State High School
Team: WRPD Maroochydore
School: Maroochydore State High School
This competition gave students the chance to explore real-world challenges in aviation, helicopters, drones, and emerging rotor technologies. Students worked individually or in teams to develop a creative concept, design solution, prototype, or idea — then present it in a video format.
