KRTI 2025: Breaking Boundaries and Setting Records
The Journey Begins
The KRTI 2025 campaign began in October 2024, following our participation in KRTI 2024 in Yogyakarta. We united Batch B27 to learn together and conduct deeper research. After extensive preparation and learning throughout the long semester break, our team started mission preparations in July 2025—even before the official announcement confirming KRTI 2025 would take place. Our dedication remained unwavering, and we committed ourselves fully to preparing for this competition.
Ready for the Challenge
When the official announcement came, we were fully prepared. Our drone mechanisms were ready; we only needed to adapt to the specific mission requirements. This year’s mission mirrored those of KRTI 2023 and 2024, presenting a significant challenge for our team. While competing universities had participated multiple times with years of experience, our team—having only existed for 1.7 years since October 2024—had started from zero without external expert guidance.
Triumph Through Spirit and Determination
Our spirit of unity and perseverance never wavered. Through months of intense effort and nearly a year of preparation, Team AeroBASE achieved remarkable milestones. In 2024, despite qualifying at the national level, we could only execute a takeoff, falling far behind our competitors. However, in 2025, we advanced to the quarterfinals, competing against top universities with established expertise in this field.
Building for the Future
This success was made possible by the unwavering spirit of Batch B27 and a dedicated individual from Batch B28. However, our future challenge extends beyond refining algorithms and improving drone design—it’s about succession. We must cultivate the fighting spirit within Batch B28, ensuring their commitment remains strong and consistent, reminding them they carry not only their own ambitions but also the pride of BINUS University and Team AeroBASE.
In closing, I believe every student on our campus possesses exceptional intelligence and high-level skills—the question is whether we can activate and channel that potential. Batch B27 has proven this is possible, and I am confident Batch B28 can achieve even greater heights with guidance from experienced volunteers and the support of advanced AI technology.
The legacy from Batch B27 and our mission for KRTI 2026 is clear: victory. We carry forward the spirit of VTOL BINUS, the spirit of Team AeroBASE, and the spirit of Batch B28.