2022 Drone Race at the Air Force Museum

1100 Spaatz Street,Dayton OH 45431

25 February, 2022

Description

The National Museum of the United States Air Force has invited us back for the 3rd annual Micro Drone Race at the Air Force Museum. Tiny Whoop Pilots, Don't miss your chance to race at this iconic location (this will sell out INSTANTLY). Now in its 3rd year, the National Museum of the United States Air Force has invited us back to host the Micro Drone Race at the Air Force Museum. The race track will have you flying in and around a C-124 Globemaster II and F-82 Twin Mustang through LED illuminated gates and features. There is a 48 pilot limit with choice from one of three qualifying sessions Friday and Saturday. The top 32 pilots from qualifying will advance to Sunday's double elimination bracket race. Face covering are required for entry into the museum Food and drink purchased in the cafe must be consumed in the cafe. No other food or beverages are permitted inside the museum. Visitors may carry a clear sealed water bottle (up to 20 oz) while touring the museum Spectators are welcome, and the museum is FREE to enter Pit space is limited to pilots ONLY, due to social distancing requirements Race rules and further technical details available on MultiGP Livestream of race will be available on the Cincinnati Quad Racers YouTube channel Race statistics available at cqr.livefpv.com NEW & IMPROVED multi-diversity RapidFire ground stations for the best possible video feed (YouTube) $40 PILOT ENTRY FEE: T-shirt included if ordered by February 6Practice/Qualifying16 pilots Friday PM 16 pilots Saturday AM16 pilots Saturday PMTop 32 double elimination bracket SundayRESTRICTIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Circular polarized antennas required (RHCP on ground stations)NEW & IMPROVED multi-diversity RapidFire ground stations will be provided for pilots via 3.5mm TRRS "headphone jack"No personal ground stations will be permittedPilots can opt to use personal goggle-based moduleTrueRC Singularity antennas are strongly recommended for their size, weight, and performance25mW max VTXChannels: R1 (5658), R2 (5695), R6 (5843), R8 (5917)Please verify your quad supports the assigned channels and notify organizers of any issues on race dayBrushed and brushless whoop style quads25g max dry weight (without battery)1S max battery65mm motor to motor31-35mm ducted propsAWARDS AND PRIZES: Cash payout to top # finish positionsLED trophies for top 12 pilots in bracketsRaffle for pilotsOTHER INFORMATION: Power, tables and chairs will be provided. Please bring a multi outlet plug if you have one.Area Hotels for pilots from out of town:Comfort Inn - Directly across the street from the museumHope Hotel - 5 minute drive (on base - does not require base pass)Other Hotels - Wright State Area - 10 minute drive (10+ hotels and more options on dining)EVENT SCHEDULE: 16 Pilot Practice/Qualifying Sessions ** Heats will move fast, so you may want to eat beforehand ** Friday PM Session 12p - Pilots arrive (feel free to arrive earlier)12:30p - Roll call12:45p - Course walk-through1p - Organized practice (1 round)1:30p - Qualifying starts (7 rounds)4:30-5p - Qualifying endsSaturday AM Session 8a - Pilots arrive8:30a - Roll call8:45a - Course walk-through9a - Organized practice (1 round)9:30a - Qualifying starts (7 rounds)12:30p - Qualifying endsSaturday PM Session 12:30p - Pilots arrive1p - Roll call1:15p - Course walk-through1:30p - Organized practice (1 round)2p - Qualifying starts (7 rounds)4:30-5p - Qualifying ends Top 32 Double Elimination Bracket Sunday Finals 10a - Pilots arrive (feel free to arrive earlier)10:30a - Roll call10:45a - Course walk-through11a - Warm-up (1 round)11:45p - Double elimination bracket racing3:30p - Awards ceremony