In pictures: UAE Innovation Challenge 2014

Onlookers at the 2014 Innovation Challenge on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Abu Dhabi. Delores Johnson / The National

Students from the Dubai Men’s College of team Emirates Robotics participate. Delores Johnson / The National

Al Ain College students Faisal Al Naqbi (left) and Husain along with other Flight 19 team members. Delores Johnson / The National

Teams participate in the 2014 Innovation Challenge. Delores Johnson / The National

Al Ain College students discuss the way forward with their creation. Delores Johnson / The National

Students prepare for the tale off of their aircraft. Delores Johnson / The National

Mohammad Abdulla Al Dhari prepares a final check of his team’s aerial vehicle before flight. Delores Johnson / The National

One of the aircraft produced by the teams takes to the skies. Delores Johnson / The National

Students participate in the 2014 Innovation Challenge. Delores Johnson / The National

The engineering competition brought together almost 100 students from across the country competing in teams to build the best unmanned aircraft.