Agenda

The registration will be through the whole month of March 2025, and the competition will be held on April 11th & 12th 2025. The following is a tentative agenda and will be updated as the event approaches.

April 11th

3:00 PM Doors Open

3:00 PM  (Register teams - Check in team number - Drone Inspection - Submit the log book )

Note: Teams not checked in by this time will be removed from the event match schedule and cannot participate

3:30 PM  Announcement

Note: Teams not checked in by this time will be removed from the event match schedule and cannot participate

3:45 PM Flight teammeeting

4:00 PM   - Skills Field (1 ) open (AUTONOMOUS MISSION)

                - Practice Matches begin (TEAMWORK MISSION)

                - Judges begin

5:00 PM   - Qualification Matches began(TEAMWORK MISSION)

                - Skills Field (2 )open ( PILOTING MISSION)

7:30 PM  - Qualification Matches resume(TEAMWORK MISSION)

               - Skills Field (1 ) resume(AUTONOMOUS MISSION)

               - Skills Field (2 ) resume ( PILOTING MISSION)

              - Judges resume

10:00 PM - doors close

April 12th

10:00 AM   - Doors open

10:00 AM   - Register teams

                  - Check in team number

                  - Drone Inspection

10:30 AM - Announcement

10:45 AM   - Qualification Matches resume(TEAMWORK MISSION)

                  - Skills Field (1 ) resume(AUTONOMOUS MISSION)

                  - Skills Field (2 ) resume ( PILOTING MISSION)

                  - Judges resume

12:00 PM - Alliance selection

12:30 PM - Lunch & prayer break

1:30 PM    - SemiFinals Qualification Matches(TEAMWORK MISSION)

                 - Skills Field (1 ) resume(AUTONOMOUS MISSION)

                - Judges resume

4:00 PM   - Finals Qualification Matches(TEAMWORK MISSION)

                - Skills Field (1 ) resume(AUTONOMOUS MISSION)

                - Judges resume

4:30 PM  - Results

               - Submit Judges' Awards

5: 00 PM - Awards Ceremony

Volunteer

Anyone would like to volunteer for this event can contact the following number : +965 9405 4999 Ms. Hanaa AlMutairi

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If weather conditions necessitate a change in the competition date, the announcement will be made through the competition registration website and social media platforms.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: There is no fee for registration.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: There is no fee for registration.

Health and Safety Policies

✅ Health and Safety Policies – Kuwait Aerial Drone Regional Competition

1. General Safety Guidelines

• All participants, trainers, and staff must comply with the competition’s health and safety rules at all times.
• Safety briefings will be conducted before the competition starts, covering emergency procedures and safe drone operation.
• A Safety Officer will be present on-site to monitor compliance and address concerns immediately.

2. Drone Operation Safety

• Only approved drones provided by the competition organizers may be used.
• All drones must undergo a pre-flight safety inspection to ensure mechanical and electronic integrity.
• Operators must wear protective eyewear during flight activities.
• Participants are required to conduct a safety check before each flight, including:
  • Battery condition
  • Propeller integrity
  • Controller calibration

3. Flight Zone and Spectator Safety

• Designated no-fly zones will be marked to protect spectators and non-participants.
• Only authorized personnel and participants are allowed in the drone flight area.
• Physical barriers will separate the flight area from spectators to minimize risks.
• Emergency kill-switches will be available for immediate drone deactivation if required.

4. Emergency Procedures

• First Aid stations will be present and fully equipped to respond to injuries.
• In case of a drone malfunction or flyaway:
  • Immediately notify competition officials.
  • Cease all flights until the issue is resolved.
• Evacuation routes and emergency exits will be clearly marked and communicated during the safety briefing.

5. Participant Requirements

• All participants must:
  • Sign a liability waiver before competing.
  • Be familiar with the drone’s operation manual.
  • Follow all instructions from competition officials without exception.
• Participants under 18 years old must have a guardian’s consent.

6. Environmental Considerations

• Batteries must be disposed of in designated containers.
• Participants must respect the venue and ensure no damage to property or the environment.