Burnside students who took place in the drone competition.
The skies above Burnside State High School were alive with innovation recently as the school hosted its highly anticipated annual Holey Moley Drone Competition.
The interschool event brought together bright young minds from across the region, including competing teams from Moura, Mountain Creek, Redbank Plains, and St Eugene College. Working in collaborative teams, the students displayed outstanding confidence, technical knowledge, and teamwork as they tackled complex drone delivery and communication challenges.
When the final scores were tallied, Mountain Creek State High School emerged as the 2026 champions, securing a spectacular top score of 164 points. The competition for the podium was fierce, with the two powerhouse teams from Moura State High Capricornia Distance Education following incredibly closely behind to claim second and third place with impressive scores of 154 and 136 points respectively.
Beyond the thrilling flight challenges, the event featured a bustling Aviation Expo. The expo provided a unique, hands-on opportunity for students to rub shoulders with major aviation companies, industry leaders, and potential employers. By connecting classroom STEM skills with real-world aerospace pathways, the tournament again proved to be a success for the next generation of Australian aviators.