Took Aim at the Goal Through Strong Winds... Eight Teams from Across Korea Clash in Busan in 'Drone League' Showdown

5th Busan National Science Museum Director's Cup National Drone Soccer Tournament

"Expanding the Reach of Drone Sports, Spreading Science Culture"

Strong winds could not stop the drone players from taking flight. Eight teams from across the country gathered in Busan to compete, relying on precise piloting and teamwork to score goals with their drones.

The 5th Busan National Science Museum Director's Cup National Drone Soccer Tournament, hosted by the Busan National Science Museum (Director Song Samjong) and organized by the Korea Drone Soccer Association, was held on October 31 at the museum's RC Drone Experience Center.

Eight teams from the national third division league took part in the tournament. The players competed through the preliminary league and the knockout stage. Strong winds on the day made it difficult to pilot the drones, but the teams fought closely contested matches to determine the final standings.

Scenes from the 5th National Drone Soccer Tournament.

Gyo tong dae C (team leader Ma Jinyoung) won the grand prize. Yeongsangdae 26 (team leader Lee Eunhak) took gold, Team Rise (team leader Kim Yerim) won silver, and Gyo tong dae D (team leader Ma Jinyoung) received bronze. The prize money totaled 4 million won: 2 million won for the grand prize, 1 million won for gold, and 500,000 won each for silver and bronze.

Drone soccer is a game in which players pilot drones fitted with protective gear and shaped like balls, aiming to get them into the opposing team's goal. Combining drone-piloting skills with team tactics, the sport is becoming an increasingly popular leisure activity that brings drone technology into the world of sports.

A mini drone soccer experience was also held for visitors on the day of the tournament. Participants piloted drones themselves and took on challenges such as scoring goals. The Busan National Science Museum has an international-standard arena certified by the Korea Drone Soccer Association and hosts national tournaments.

Kwon Sujin, head of the Science and Culture Division, said, "I hope this event helped raise interest in drone sports and gave citizens an opportunity to experience drone technology in an approachable way." Kwon added, "We will continue working to provide hands-on experiences with cutting-edge science and technology through a variety of science and culture events."

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