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Aerial Drone Competition in Laredo

Blended Tournament

Date
25-Jan-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-ADC-24-9424
Program
Aerial Drone Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
24
Spots Open
6
Event Region
South Central
Standard Registration Opens
5-Dec-2024 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
17-Jan-2025 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
17-Jan-2025 12:00 EST
Price
$50.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Event Name: Laredo Aerial Drone Competition
Date: February  8, 2024

Address: 4401B San Francisco Ave, Laredo, TX 78041

Join us for an exciting day of aerial drone challenges for Mission 2025:Gravity, featuring Piloting Mission, Autonomous Flight Mission, Teamwork Mission and Communications Mission. The competition will test participants' skills in speed, precision, control and communication!

  • Safety glassses will be required,
  • Competition Logbooks: Physical logbooks or printed copies of digital logbooks will be turned in at check in on the day of the tournament if the team wants it to be considered for judging. 
  • Review all of the information in the Documents Tab to be prepared before the tournament. 
  • Participant Release Forms must be uploaded before the tournament. See instructions in the Document Tab. 

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 25-Jan-2025

Venue/Location:
4401b San Francisco Ave
4401b San Francisco Avenue
Laredo, Texas 78041
United States

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Agenda

Subject to Adjustments

7:30 AM - Doors Open

7:45 AM - Team Check in, Inspections Begin

8:00 AM - Piloting Missions Begin

9:00 AM - Piloting Mission Ends

9:00 Flight Team Meeting and Match Schedule Created 

Note: Teams not checked in by this time will not be included in the Teamwork Match schedule for the day

9:30 AM - Teamwork Matches, Autonomous Flight Mission and Judging Begin

12:00 PM - Lunch  (Food vendors onsite)

12:30 PM - Teamwork Matches, Autonomous Flight Mission and Judging Resume

2:30 PM - Teamwork Matches, Autonomous Flight Mission and Judging End

2:45 PM - Alliance Selections

3:00 PM - Finals and Awards

4:00 PM - Event Ends

 

 

 

Volunteer

Dear Volunteers,

Thank you so much for accepting the invitation to help make our event a success by being a volunteer!  We are excited to have you with us. Your efforts will truly make a difference.

Anyone interested in volunteering please email for more information:  [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of bad weather or unforeseen emergencies, the Laredo Aerial Drone Competition may be delayed, rescheduled, or canceled to ensure the safety of all participants and attendees. Any updates will be sent to registered teams by email.

  • Weather Delays: If weather condition cause a delay teams will be notified of any changes by email. 
  • Cancellations/Rescheduling: If the event cannot be safely conducted, participants will be notified by email and through the event website. A reschedule date will be provided, if applicable.

Safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the event partner cancels the event: a refund will be given minus the $5 processing fee. 

If a team registers for the event and chooses not to attend:  no refunds will be possible.