Eligibility
The KNRC Aerial Drone Competition is limited to middle-school teams and follows the current official RECF ADC rules.
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Flight & autonomy
Aerial Drones
Pilot, program, and document drone missions that test precision, communication, and team strategy.
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Season 03 · 2026–2027
Team requirements
A minimum of two students per team. Final eligibility, approved equipment, inspection, and mission rules follow the current RECF ADC manual.
Who can compete
Levels & divisions
- Middle school only
The challenge
Competition format
- Teamwork Mission · Two teams collaborate on the same field
- Autonomous Flight Mission · Student-programmed autonomous operation
- Piloting Mission · Student pilots complete the season challenge
- Communications Mission · Interview and competition logbook evaluation
Before you compete
Rules & requirements
- Teams must follow the current RECF ADC game manual and official Q&A
- Drones, components, programming, safety, and inspections must meet the official season rules
- A competition logbook and student interview are required for the Communications Mission
- The KNRC General Rules published on the main website also apply
Source of truth
Official manuals & resources
Always use the latest version published by the governing organization. Where information conflicts, the current official rules take precedence.
Applies to every competition
KNRC General Rules
In addition to the competition-specific rules, every team must follow the general participation rules published on the KNRC homepage.
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Registration and team management take place on the KNRC events platform.
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