📌 Event Details

Season: 2026-2027 Season

Code: PRO20261896

Timezone: UTC

Event Dates: 10/22/2026 - 10/23/2026

Registration: 08/11/2026 - 10/16/2026

💳 Payment Deadline: 10/16/2026

📍 Location

SGP HS

301 W Warrior Tr

Grand Prairie, TX 75052

🗺️ View on Google Maps

Eligible Grade Levels: High School

👥 Registered Teams

📋 General Information

Welcome to the STAR Warriors Battle of Yavin ADC Pro Challenge, taking place October 22–23, 2026!

Prepare your flight crews, check your systems, and get ready for two days of advanced drone competition. This ADC Pro event will challenge teams to demonstrate their piloting, autonomous programming, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills in a professional, safe, and competitive environment.

Whether your team is entering the flight arena for the first time or returning for another mission, our goal is to provide an organized and memorable competition experience where students can challenge themselves, learn from other teams, and showcase the skills they have developed throughout the season.

Thursday, October 22 – Optional Early Check-In

Thursday evening is an optional competition preparation session, with doors opening at 4:30 PM.

Teams may use Thursday evening to:

• Check in for the event
• Complete drone inspection
• Complete their judging interview
• Participate in available skills or challenge opportunities
• Prepare their team and equipment for Friday's competition

Teams are encouraged to take advantage of Thursday evening when possible. Completing these activities early allows teams to begin Friday focused on competition.

Please do not arrive on campus before 4:00 PM on Thursday. School will be in session, and visiting teams must allow normal school operations and student dismissal to conclude before arriving.

Friday, October 23 – Competition Day

Doors will open at 8:00 AM Friday.

The Pilot Meeting and Event Briefing will begin at 8:30 AM, followed by the day's competition activities.

Friday will include qualifying competition, skills and challenge opportunities, finals, and the awards ceremony. Specific times will be published in the event agenda.

Please remember that school will be in session throughout Friday. Visiting teams must remain within designated competition areas and follow all campus access, parking, and safety instructions.

Additional Event Information

Detailed information regarding the final agenda, parking, campus access, team drop-off, judging, inspection, awards, and competition procedures will be emailed to registered coaches and posted on the event page as the competition approaches.

Please monitor the event page and your registered coach email for updates.

Thank you for choosing to compete with STAR Warriors. Assemble your flight crew, prepare your aircraft, and get ready for the challenge.

May your flights be fast, your strategy be strong, and we'll see you in the flight arena!

⚠️ Emergency Info

Emergency Information

The safety and well-being of all participants, coaches, volunteers, staff, and spectators is our highest priority. Please follow all directions provided by STAR Warriors event staff, school personnel, security personnel, and emergency responders.

Medical Emergencies

If a participant or spectator experiences a medical emergency, immediately notify the nearest volunteer, Event Partner, or event staff member. Event staff will contact emergency medical services when necessary and assist first responders in reaching the individual.

For non-emergency first aid needs, please contact the Event Partner or event administration area.

Fire or Building Emergency

If the building must be evacuated:

• Follow directions from school personnel, event staff, and emergency responders.

• Exit using the nearest designated safe exit.

• Coaches should keep their teams together and account for all students.

• Proceed to the designated evacuation area as directed.

• Do not re-enter the building until authorized by school officials or emergency personnel.

Competition activities will immediately stop during an evacuation or other building emergency.

Severe Weather / Shelter-in-Place

In the event of severe weather or another situation requiring shelter-in-place procedures, participants will be directed to designated safe areas within the school.

Coaches should keep their teams together and follow all instructions provided by school personnel and event staff. Competition activities will resume only when conditions are determined to be safe.

Drone or Battery Safety Emergency

Any damaged, overheating, swollen, smoking, or otherwise unsafe battery or drone should not be operated or handled unnecessarily.

Immediately notify event staff and keep other participants away from the affected equipment. Follow the directions of event personnel regarding the safe handling, isolation, or removal of damaged equipment.

Drones may only be armed, operated, or flown in designated competition or practice areas and in accordance with current ADC Pro safety requirements.

Student Supervision

Coaches and designated adult chaperones are responsible for the supervision of their students throughout the event. Students should remain within designated competition areas and should not enter other areas of the school without authorization.

If a student becomes separated from their team, please notify event staff immediately.

Emergency Schedule Changes

Safety takes priority over the tournament schedule. In the event of an evacuation, severe weather, medical emergency, facility issue, or other safety concern, competition may be delayed, suspended, relocated, or canceled as necessary.

Instructions from emergency responders, school administration, and event staff take precedence over the published event agenda.

Emergency Contact Information

Event Partner: Keenan Childs
Event Contact: keenan.childs@gpisd.org
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe competition environment for everyone participating in the STAR Warriors ADC Pro event.

🧳 Travel Information

Travel Information

STAR Warriors is excited to welcome ADC Pro teams to the Battle of Yavin ADC Pro Challenge on October 22–23, 2026. Please review the following information when planning your team's travel.

Travel Assistance

STAR Warriors does not provide travel assistance, lodging recommendations, hotel arrangements, or transportation services. Teams and coaches are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

Campus Maps & Arrival Information

A detailed campus map, parking information, team drop-off procedures, and load-in instructions will be emailed to registered coaches prior to the event and may also be posted on the event page.

Please review these materials before arriving, as designated entrances and parking locations may differ from normal campus access points.

Thursday, October 22 – Optional Arrival

The optional Thursday session begins after the regular school day.

Please do not arrive on campus before 4:00 PM. Doors will open for teams at 4:30 PM.

School will be in session prior to the event, and early arrivals may interfere with normal school operations, bus traffic, and student dismissal.

Teams attending Thursday may use the optional session to complete check-in, inspection, judging interviews, and other available event activities.

Friday, October 23 – Competition Day

Doors will open at 8:00 AM Friday, with the Pilot Meeting and Event Briefing beginning at 8:30 AM.

Please be aware that school will be in session throughout Friday's competition. Classes and normal campus operations will continue in other areas of the building.

To help us maintain a safe environment for our students and visiting teams, participants should:

• Enter and exit through designated tournament entrances.

• Remain within designated competition and pit areas.

• Avoid entering instructional areas of the school.

• Follow all directions from school staff, security personnel, and event volunteers.

• Be mindful of classes taking place throughout the building.

Parking, Buses & Team Drop-Off

Specific parking locations, bus parking, team unloading areas, and traffic-flow instructions will be provided before the event.

Please follow the distributed maps, posted signs, and directions from event staff upon arrival. These procedures are designed to minimize congestion and safely separate tournament traffic from normal school operations.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us provide a safe and organized event. We wish all teams safe travels and look forward to welcoming you to the STAR Warriors Battle of Yavin ADC Pro Challenge!

🗓️ Agenda

Tentative Event Agenda

The following schedule is provided to help teams plan for the STAR Warriors Battle of Yavin ADC Pro Challenge. Every effort will be made to keep the event running efficiently and on schedule; however, some times may be adjusted based on the number of participating teams and the pace of competition.

Thursday, October 22 – Optional Early Check-In

4:00 PM – Doors Open

4:30 PM – Inspection & Team Check-In Begin

4:30 PM–8:30 PM – Skills Opportunities

4:30 PM–8:30 PM – Early Team Interviews

Thursday participation is optional. Teams are encouraged to take advantage of the evening session to complete check-in, inspection, Skills attempts, and their judging interview before Friday's competition.

Please remember that school will be in session Thursday. Do not arrive on campus before 4:00 PM.

Friday, October 23 – Competition Day

8:00 AM – Doors Open

Team check-in and inspection will continue for teams that did not complete these requirements Thursday.

8:45 AM – Event Briefing & Driver/Pilot Meeting

Teams should be present and prepared for the briefing. Important competition procedures, safety information, and event-specific announcements will be covered.

9:00 AM – First Match Begins

Qualification competition will continue throughout the day.

Team Interviews – Open Throughout the Day

Judging interviews will remain available on a walk-up basis throughout Friday. Teams should select a time that works around their competition schedule.

Lunch – Time To Be Determined

The lunch schedule will be determined based on the number of participating teams and the pace of competition. Additional information will be announced during the event.

Conclusion of Qualification Rounds – To Be Determined

Elimination Rounds – To Be Determined

The start of elimination rounds will depend on the number of teams, competition format, and pace of the qualification rounds.

Awards Ceremony – Following the Conclusion of Competition

Important Notes

This agenda is tentative and subject to change. The final schedule will depend on the number of registered teams and the pace of competition.

Teams are responsible for monitoring event announcements and ensuring they are prepared when called for matches. Announcements and instructions provided by the Event Partner or competition officials during the event will take precedence over the published agenda.

We appreciate everyone's flexibility and cooperation as we work to provide an organized, efficient, and enjoyable ADC Pro competition.

⚙️ Judging Format

Judging Information

Judging for the STAR Warriors ADC Pro event will be conducted through a combination of team interviews and Engineering Notebook review. Our goal is to provide a fair, consistent, and student-centered judging experience that gives teams an opportunity to showcase their work, decision-making, teamwork, and accomplishments.

Engineering Notebooks

Teams wishing to participate in judging should bring their Engineering Notebook to the event for on-site review.

Notebooks may be provided in either of the following formats:

• A paper copy of the team's notebook

• A laptop, tablet, or other device containing the notebook saved locally as a PDF

If using a digital notebook, please download the PDF to the device before arriving. Teams should not rely on internet or cloud access to make their notebook available to judges.

The notebook or device should remain available for judging as needed during the event.

Team Interviews

Team interviews will be conducted on a walk-up basis, allowing teams to select a time that works best with their competition schedule. There are no assigned interview times.

Teams attending the optional Thursday session may complete their judging interview Thursday evening. We encourage teams to take advantage of this opportunity when possible, as completing the interview early allows students to focus on competition activities Friday.

Walk-up interviews will continue throughout the competition on Friday. Teams should visit the judging area when they have sufficient time between competition activities.

Teams may also designate specific student team members to complete the interview while other team members are participating in competition activities.

Students should be prepared to discuss topics such as:

• Their design and development process

• Programming and autonomous development

• Flight testing and refinement

• Strategy and decision-making

• Team organization and responsibilities

• Problems encountered and how they were solved

• Lessons learned throughout the season

A Note About Our Judges

Our judges are volunteers who generously donate their time to support students and make these events possible. Some judges may have extensive experience in aviation, engineering, robotics, or drones, while others may have limited technical experience.

When speaking with judges, teams should focus on explaining their process and reasoning, rather than relying heavily on specialized terminology or highly technical details. Explain what you did, why you made particular decisions, what worked, what did not work, and what your team learned along the way.

Please treat all judges with patience, courtesy, and respect and help make the interview an informative and enjoyable conversation.

Judging Decisions

Judging decisions will be based on the applicable ADC Pro judging criteria, notebook review, team interviews, and other permitted observations.

To protect the integrity of the judging process, judges and event staff will not discuss individual evaluations, notebook assessments, rankings, or award deliberations during or after the event.

We encourage teams to view judging as an opportunity to tell the story of their season and showcase not only what they accomplished, but how they got there.

🏆 Awards

💵 Refund Policy

Refund Policy

The STAR Warriors Tournament Series understands that schedules and circumstances can change throughout the competition season. To provide flexibility for teams while allowing us to effectively plan the ADC Pro event, the following refund policy applies.

Refund Schedule

• 14 or more calendar days before the event: 100% refund of the registration fee.

• 1–13 calendar days before the event: 50% refund of the registration fee.

• On the day of the event or after the event has begun: No refunds will be issued.

Event Withdrawals

If your team is unable to attend, please withdraw from the event through RobotEvents and notify the Event Partner as soon as possible.

Early notification allows us to offer the available space to another team and helps us accurately plan competition schedules, judging, volunteers, and other event logistics.

Waitlisted Teams

When openings become available, waitlisted teams may be invited to participate. Prompt responses to invitations are appreciated so that available spaces can be filled before the event.

Event Cancellation by STAR Warriors

If STAR Warriors cancels the event for any reason, all registered teams will receive a full refund of their registration fees.

Teams will be notified as soon as possible through RobotEvents and by email using the contact information provided during registration.

STAR Warriors is not responsible for travel, lodging, meals, transportation, or other expenses incurred by participating teams as a result of an event cancellation.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. This policy allows us to effectively plan facilities, competition equipment, volunteers, judging, awards, and event logistics while continuing to provide a high-quality ADC Pro competition experience.