Location
TRI-CITIES HIGH SCHOOL
2575 Harris Street, East Point, Georgia, 30344 United States
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The Aerial Drone Competition Fast Track Mission 2027 is committed to developing technical proficiency, leadership, and problem-solving skills while fostering camaraderie, teamwork, and excellence among participants. Through collaboration, innovation, and disciplined preparation, team members will strengthen their bonds, enhance their aerial drone capabilities, and achieve success both in competition and in future endeavors.
"Building Camaraderie, Strengthening Teamwork, Achieving Excellence."
"Together We Learn. Together We Fly. Together We Succeed."
Agenda
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 0830 - 0845 | Welcome, Check-In, and Opening Remarks |
| 0845 - 0900 | Team-Building Icebreaker |
| 0900 - 0915 | Mission Overview and Competition Objectives |
| 0915 - 0945 | Drone Safety Brief and Equipment Inspection |
| 0945 - 1030 | Piloting Skills Mission Training |
| 1030 - 1115 | Autonomous Flight Mission Training |
| 1115 - 1200 | Teamwork Mission Strategy and Collaboration Exercise |
| 1200 - 1245 | Practice Missions and Skills Assessment |
| 1245 - 1315 | Competition Simulation and Team Challenge |
| 1315 - 1325 | After Action Review (AAR) and Lessons Learned |
| 1325 - 1330 | Closing Remarks and Way Ahead |
Judging format
Judging for the Aerial Drone Competition Fast Track Mission 2027 will be conducted in person. Each team will participate in an initial interview with judges and must submit a physical Engineering Notebook (Log Book) for evaluation.
Teams should bring:
- One complete and up-to-date physical Engineering Notebook (Log Book)
- Documentation of team meetings, mission planning, testing, and improvements
- Evidence of teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving activities
- Any supporting materials referenced in the notebook
During interviews, judges may ask questions regarding the team's drone operations, engineering design process, mission strategy, leadership structure, teamwork, and lessons learned. All team members should be prepared to actively participate in the interview and discuss their contributions to the team.
Physical notebooks will be collected and reviewed by judges according to REC Foundation Aerial Drone Competition guidelines. Teams are encouraged to ensure their notebooks are organized, complete, and clearly demonstrate their progress throughout the season.
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Refund policy
Payment will be collected on-site on the day of the event during check-in. Teams should ensure that a school check, organization check, or other approved method of payment is available upon arrival. Make Checks Payable to Tri-cities JROTC
Teams that are unable to attend are requested to notify the Event Partner as soon as possible so that waitlisted teams may be accommodated. Failure to attend does not waive the registration fee obligation once a team has been accepted into the event.
For questions regarding registration or payment, contact:
SFC(R) Steven E. Cooper
Assistant Army Instructor, JROTC
TRI-CITIES HIGH SCHOOL
470-254-8212 | 757-637-8173
Registered teams 0 of 25
Contact
SFC(R) STEVEN E COOPER
ASSISTANT ARMY INSTRUCTOR, JROTC
TRI-CITIES HIGH SCHOOL
FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
2575 HARRIS ST ï EAST POINT, GA 30344
470-254-8212 PHï 757-637-8173 CELL
coopers3@fultonschools.org
- Dates Sat, Jan 23, 2027 EST
- Registration Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027
- Entry fee $100.00
- Payment due Jan 22, 2027
- Capacity 0 / 25 teams
- Program ADC (Elementary/Middle/High School Drones)
- Grade levels Middle School, High School
- Judging In-person initial interviews. Teams bring a physical notebook.
- Event type Tournament
- Region Georgia
- Affiliation Open to all
- Season 2026-2027 Season