TN - Central Bobcat SEC qualifier

This event is open to the public. It will consist of the 2026-2027 ADC Fast Track course.  

Welcome to the Aerial Drone Competition

Cadets, students, coaches, and instructors,

Welcome to the Drone Competition. We're glad you made the trip, and we're looking forward to a full day of flying and hard-earned points.

This event brings Fast Track flight zone, Teamwork, and Skills. It is student-led work, safe operation, and respect for every team on the deck. The students behind these controllers, coded, and flown. That work deserves a well-run competition, and we intend to give you one.

All drone matches will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the current Aerial Drone Competition season, published by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation at www.recf.org. Teams are responsible for reviewing the current game manual before their first match. Head referee decisions are final, and any question about scoring or match play should be raised at the field immediately following the match.

A few reminders: eye protection is required in and around all flight zones, drones fly only in designated zone area, and every team must pass inspection before competing. Adult supervision is required at all times.

Win or lose, take something home from the event— a fix that worked, a run that finally clicked, a conversation with a team that solved the same problem a different way. Make this an event to learn and grow from.

We may ask coaches for support during the event. 

Good luck, and fly safe, and have fun.

*** Lunch and cost are TBD. ***

Agenda

Agenda
7:30 - Doors Open

7:30 - Team Check-in, Flight Clearance Inspections, Pit Set Up

8:15 - Piloting Skills Missions, Autonomous Matches Begin

10:30 - Flight Team Meeting and Teamwork Match Schedule Created

Note: Teams not checked in by this time will not be included in the Teamwork Match schedule for the day

10:45 - Teamwork Matches, Autonomous Flight Mission Matches

12:30 - Lunch

1:15 - Teamwork Matches, Autonomous Flight Skills Mission Matches Resume

3:00 - Teamwork Matches, Skills Missions Matches End

3:15 - Alliance Sections

3:30 - Teamwork Elimination Matches, Finals Matches

TBD- Event Ends

Agenda is subject to change and will be finalized closer to the event.

Judging format

Physical Notebooks and interviews will be judged in person.

Travel information

There are approximately 8 hotels in the immediate area.  The school's zip code 37918.  parking will be in the parking Circle at the front of the building

In case of emergency we will follow facility and State guidance.