Ulaanbaatar, January 27, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Under the auspices of President of Mongolia and Commander-in-Chief of the Mongolian Armed Forces Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the first “DroneCon-2025” National Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operating Championship of Mongolia was held at “Buyant-Ukhaa” Sports Complex of Ulaanbaatar on January 24-25, 2025. The Championship aims at developing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sports in Mongolia, facilitating drone manufacture, ensuring technological security, and integrating UAV technology into various sectors, such as agriculture and society. President Khurelsukh observed the final matches of the Championship and presented awards to the top participants. The President emphasized that drone technology is advancing at an extraordinary pace globally and is rapidly being adopted across numerous sectors, including the economy, defense, disaster response, and more, saving considerable time, and money, and reducing the need for human resources. For instance, in 2023, the drone market grew by 44 percent in the construction sector, 38 percent in agriculture, and 28 percent in defense. The Commander-in-Chief of the Mongolian Armed Forces noted, “Given Mongolia’s vast territory with diverse climatic conditions, limited infrastructure, and small population, it is of great importance for the country to widely utilize cutting-edge technology in every field and to be internationally competitive in information and communications technology. Such measures are crucial for ensuring national security. Therefore, the government policy, active public involvement, and public-private partnerships should focus on introducing drone technology, using it broadly for national security and various industries, training skilled operators, and ultimately developing domestic drone manufacturers.” President Khurelsukh expressed confidence that the first “DroneCon-2025” National Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operating Championship would not only promote drone sports in Mongolia but also expedite drone usage, manufacturing, and development, making a vital contribution to strengthening Mongolia's drone technology sector and nurturing professionals in this sector. The President also commended the active participation of military and law enforcement agencies in the “DroneCon-2025” National Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operating Championship of Mongolia. President Khurelsukh underlined that in cooperation with the relevant ministries and agencies, they should pay particular attention to encouraging children and youth to build drones and aircraft models, as well as to develop this sport in Mongolia, be at the forefront of using the UAVs in Mongolia, and advancing its software. Moreover, the Head of State highlighted the necessity of establishing and enforcing a precise legal framework for using UAVs in line with international practices and experiences, as well as developing systems for drone defense. Expressing the confidence that the scope of the Championship would expand year by year and become an international event, President Khurelsukh extended heartfelt gratitude to the Air Force Command of the Mongolian Armed Forces for successfully organizing the Championship and to all the public and private organizations for their contributions. Over 500 athletes participated in professional, amateur, gaming, and self-assembly categories of the “DroneCon-2025” National Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operating Championship of Mongolia.