Location
Freshman Center
3300 E. Cartwright Blvd, Mesquite, Texas, 75181 United States
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Welcome to Drones Roar
We are committed to staying on schedule and even finishing early if possible.
7:30 - Team Check-in, Flight Clearance Inspections, Pit Set Up
8:30 - Opening Ceremony and expectations of the day
8:45 - Flight Team Meeting and Teamwork Match Schedule Created
9:00 - Teamwork Matches Begin
9:00- Piloting Skills Missions & Autonomous Matches Begin
12:00 - Lunch
1:00 - Teamwork Matches, Autonomous Flight Skills Mission Matches Resume
2:00 - Teamwork Matches, Skills Missions Matches End
2:15 - Alliance Sections
2:30 - Teamwork Elimination Matches, Finals Matches
4:00- Award Ceremony
Agenda
We are committed to staying on schedule and even finishing early if possible.
7:30 - Team Check-in, Flight Clearance Inspections, Pit Set Up
8:30 - Opening Ceremony and expectations of the day
8:45 - Flight Team Meeting and Teamwork Match Schedule Created
9:00 - Teamwork Matches Begin
9:00- Piloting Skills Missions & Autonomous Matches Begin
12:00 - Lunch
1:00 - Teamwork Matches, Autonomous Flight Skills Mission Matches Resume
2:00 - Teamwork Matches, Skills Missions Matches End
2:15 - Alliance Sections
2:30 - Teamwork Elimination Matches, Finals Matches
4:00- Award Ceremony
Judging format
Judging will start at 9am and end by 12pm to give judges time to deliberate.
During the event, each team will interview with the judges. Students should be prepared to discuss their drone design, programming, teamwork, problem-solving process, and lessons learned throughout the season. All team members are encouraged to participate and answer questions.
Teams must bring their competition notebook to the interview. If the notebook was created electronically, the team must print a copy and provide it to the judges.
- A digital notebook saved locally on a laptop or tablet (internet access should not be required)
- There are no scheduled interview times. Teams are encouraged to visit the judging area when they have sufficient time between matches and other competition activities
Awards
All Around Champion
All Around Champion (Middle School)
Teamwork Mission Champion
Skills Missions Champion (High School)
Travel information
A campus map showing designated parking areas, building entrances, competition spaces, and check-in locations will be shared with registered teams one week before the event.
Emergency information
For immediate assistance, contact the Event Partner, a staff member, or the registration desk. Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
Refund policy
Registration fees are nonrefundable for teams that do not attend the competition without notifying the event organizer in advance. Teams that are unable to participate must contact the event organizer as soon as possible before the event.
Registered teams 31 of 32
Contact
The parking lot at the corner of Cartwright and Edwards Church (Blue Sky Rd) is where parking for the freshman center is located. Enter from the Edwards Church road.
- Dates Sat, Jan 9, 2027 CST
- Registration Oct 1 – Dec 18, 2026
- Entry fee $75.00
- Payment due Jan 4, 2027
- Capacity 31 / 32 teams
- Program ADC (Elementary/Middle/High School Drones)
- Grade levels Middle School, High School
- Event type Tournament
- Qualification Qualifying Event
- Region Texas
- Affiliation Open to all
- Season 2026-2027 Season