OH MX Aerial Showdown (E/MS/HS)

ADC20265005 MS/HS Drone Competition Registration open ADC (Elementary/Middle/High School Drones)

Location

Trotwood-Madison HS

4440 N UNION RD, DAYTON, Ohio, 45426 United States

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General information

Saturday, January 16, 2027

Trotwood-Madison High School will host it's annual MX Aerial Showdown Drone Competition on Saturday, January 16, 2027. This is a qualifying event for the Regional Championship. Regional information will be announced once it has been determined.

Arrival and Parking

  • Doors open: 7:30 a.m.
  • Team entrance and parking: Park in the rear of the school and enter by the RECF Banner
  • Spectator entrance and parking: Park in the rear of the school and enter by the RECF Banner
  • Inspection begins: 8:00 a.m.
  • Competition begins: Skills will begin at 8:30 AM; Teamwork begins no later than 10:00 AM.

A complete competition agenda will be posted closer to the event.

Competition Logbooks

Competition logbooks must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2027, to be eligible for judging.

Late submissions and paper copies will not be judged. 

Food and Concessions

Concessions will be available throughout the event. Cash or Credit Card/Tap accepted.

Additional Information

Local information about the Trotwood area is available upon request.

Post-Event Food: Rob’s Restaurant and Catering is a nice place to eat if coming in the night before, or on your way home (706 Arlington Rd., Brookville, OH 45309, phone: 937-833-3310) – about 15 minutes or so from the high school. There are several pizza and fast food places nearby if you want to stop on your way home as well (all about 10 minutes from the high school).

We look forward to welcoming teams, coaches, families, and spectators to Trotwood-Madison High School!

Agenda

Doors Open: 7:30 AM
Registration and Inspection: 8:00 - 8:30 AM
Piloting Skills: 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Flight Meeting: 9:30 AM
Teamwork, Autonomous Skills, and Interviews: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch: 12:00 - 12:45 PM
Teamwork, Autonomous Skills, and Interviews: 12:45 - 2:30 PM
Alliance Selection and final rounds: 2:45 - 3:30 PM
Awards: 3:30 - 4:00 PM

Note: Times are subject to change and may be updated as the event gets closer

Judging format

Judging and Interviews: In person
Logbooks: Via Electronic submission by 5 PM on 11 January 2027

Awards

All Around Champion Teamwork Mission Champion Skills Missions Champion Communications Mission Champion Coding Award Airmanship Award Judges Award

Travel information

Contact Odell A. Graves (odellgraves@trotwood.k12.oh.us) if you need information about how to get to the HS, lodging, etc. 

Park in the back of the high school and follow the RECF Banners to the door entrance. 

Emergency information

Day of event: Call or Text: Odell A. Graves at 513-550-1683.
In the event of severe weather requiring cancelation or postponement of this event, an email will be sent to the coaches.

Refund policy

No refunds unless the event partner cancels the event.

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  • Dates Sat, Jan 16, 2027 EST
  • Registration Sep 30 – Jan 8, 2027
  • Entry fee $80.00
  • Payment due Jan 11, 2027
  • Capacity 0 / 30 teams
  • Program ADC (Elementary/Middle/High School Drones)
  • Grade levels Elementary, High School, Middle School
  • Event type Tournament
  • Qualification Qualifying Event
  • Region Ohio
  • Association Open to all
  • Season 2026-2027 Season

Contact

Odell A. Graves
odellgraves@trotwood.k12.oh.us
937-854-0878 x2124
513-550-1683 (c) day of event
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