See fast flying micro machines as pilots maneuver their drones over, under, around and through the C-124 Globemaster II and Twin Mustang aircraft during a micro drone races that will take place in the museum’s second building. Spectators will be able to watch the race along the course, as well as from a large screen that will show the drones’ perspective as they are racing.
Fifth Annual Micro Drone Races
Visitors will be able to experience flying a drone with computer-based simulators from Sinclair College Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program*.
Friday: 12 – 4 pm, Saturday: 10 am – 3 pm, Sunday: 10 am – 3 pm
Workhorse Aero* will be onsite with displays of their drone delivery systems.
The Museum’s Education Division will be onsite with computer-based simulations opportunities for visitors. Visitors can enter for a free micro-drone give-away, watch demonstrations and get hands-on with computer simulations.
Friday, March 1
Let the races begin!
9 am – 12:30 pm Morning Session Practice and Qualifying Rounds – Sixteen Pilots will race. The morning will contain seven rounds.
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Afternoon Session Practice and Qualifying Rounds – Sixteen Pilots will race. The afternoon will contain seven rounds.
Saturday, March 2
The races continue!
9 am – 12:30 pm Morning Session Practice and Qualifying Rounds – Sixteen Pilots will race. The morning will contain seven rounds.
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Afternoon Session Practice and Qualifying Rounds – Sixteen Pilots will race. The afternoon will contain seven rounds.
Sunday, March 3
The best of the best compete for the Title!
Top 32 Pro and Sport Class Double-Elimination Brackets
Sport Class:
Warm ups begin at 9 am. with double-elimination bracket racing throughout the morning.
Sport Class award ceremony will take place at 11:45 am.
National Museum of the
United States Air Force
1100 Spaatz Street
Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433
(937) 255-3286
FREE Admission & Parkking
Open 9 am to 5 pm seven days a week
