Libyan International Drone Competition

Welcome to the ADC Mission 2027 Libya Signature Event — an extraordinary milestone as the first official REC Foundation Signature Event in the Arab-African region! Hosted by Mtronics Group, this premier international Aerial Drone Competition takes place in Benghazi, Libya, from January 20 to January 26, 2027, with two full days of high-stakes competition on January 22 and 23 at the prestigious Benghazi International Conference and Exhibition Center - Al-Nahr Road.
Student drone teams (Middle School and High School) from Libya and across the globe will unite to test their engineering, strategic, and piloting excellence across all four Mission 2027: Fast Track challenges: Teamwork Mission, Piloting Skills, Autonomous Flight, and Communications.
🏆 World Championship Qualification & Massive $15,000 Prize Pool
In addition to direct qualification spots for the 2027 Aerial Drone Competition World Championship (upon final RECF confirmation), teams will compete for an unprecedented $15,000 cash prize pool:
1st Place Champion: $7,000
2nd Place Runner-Up: $5,000
3rd Place: $3,000
✈️ Exclusive Hosted Program (6 International & 6 Libyan Teams)
To ensure a world-class experience, Mtronics Group is providing a full Hosted Experience dedicated strictly to 6 International Teams and 6 Libyan Teams:
Fully Covered Hospitality: Round-trip international flights to Benghazi, accommodation, airport transfers, local ground transport, and all daily meals for up to 4 members per team (3 Students + 1 Coach).
Full-Week Immersion (Jan 20–26): Arrive on Jan 20, enjoy practice/setup days, attend the opening conference and competition (Jan 22–23), explore guided cultural tours of Benghazi (Jan 24) and the historic Green Mountain & ancient Cyrene in Eastern Libya (Jan 25), before departure on Jan 26.
Dedicated Team Liaison: A local bilingual guide will accompany each visiting team throughout their journey.
Note: Due to strict capacity limits for hosted slots (6 International & 6 Libyan teams), spots are awarded upon review. Please contact info@mtronicsgroup.org immediately to confirm your eligibility before registering.   

All times are listed in Libya Time (EET, UTC+2). Agenda is subject to minor adjustments.

• Wednesday, January 20, 2027 – Arrival & Welcome
Arrival of international teams at Benina International Airport (BEN), VIP Airport Pickups, Hotel Check-in & Welcome Reception.

• Thursday, January 21, 2027 – Practice, Preparation & Cultural Showcase
Teams arrive for setup and preparations. Official practice fields and registration are open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, featuring special traditional heritage displays and cultural welcome activities before the championship begins.

• Friday, January 22, 2027 – Conference & Competition Day 1 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
10:00 AM: Venue opens, Grand Opening Ceremony, Tech Conference & Team Drivers Briefing
10:30 AM – 7:00 PM: Teamwork qualification matches, Skills fields open, and Communications Mission interviews (scheduled slots)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch Break & Friday Prayer

• Saturday, January 23, 2027 – Finals & Championship Day 2 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
10:00 AM: Venue opens, Teamwork qualification matches resume & Skills fields open
12:00 PM: Qualification matches end & Skills fields close
12:15 PM: Alliance Selection
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM: Teamwork elimination matches & Grand Finals
6:00 PM: Awards Ceremony & Closing
7:00 PM: Venue closes

• Sunday, January 24, 2027 – Benghazi Cultural Tour
Guided tour of Benghazi city landmarks, social activities, and Mediterranean coast experience.

• Monday, January 25, 2027 – Eastern Libya Expedition
Full-day excursion to the Green Mountain (Jabal al-Akhdar) and the ancient Greco-Roman city of Cyrene (Shahat).

• Tuesday, January 26, 2027 – Departure
Check-out & Airport Transfers to Benina International Airport.

Judging is conducted strictly under the REC Foundation Guide to Judging by a Certified Judge Advisor and international judging panel.

• Digital Engineering Notebooks: All notebooks must be submitted digitally via RECFevents.org by Saturday, January 16, 2027, at 11:59 PM Libya Time. No physical notebooks will be accepted on-site.
• Team Interviews: In-person 10-minute Communications interviews take place on Friday, January 22, between 10:30 AM and 4:30 PM. Schedules will be emailed to coaches prior to arrival and posted at the registration desk.
• Languages: Official judging interviews are conducted in English. Libyan teams may request an Arabic interpreter during registration.
• Judged & Performance Awards: All-Around Champion, Teamwork Mission Champion, Skills Mission Champion, Communications Mission Champion, Coding Award, Airmanship Award, and Judges Award.

• Airport & Entry: Flight destination is Benina International Airport (BEN), situated ~20 km (30 mins) from the venue.
• Visas & Official Invitations: Most visitors require an entry visa for Libya. Mtronics Group issues official visa invitation letters and facilitates visa processing. Hosted teams must submit full passport details toinfo@mtronicsgroup.org no later than December 16, 2026.
• Hosted Experience Logistics: Airport transfers, local transportation, and accommodation are fully coordinated by our international operations team for the 6 international and 6 Libyan hosted teams.
• Parking & Unloading: Free secured parking is available on-site at the Benghazi International Conference and Exhibition Center. Equipment unloading is available from 07:30 AM on competition days.

• On-Site Safety & First Aid: A fully equipped First Aid station with certified paramedics is stationed adjacent to the registration desk throughout the event. Security staff are present 24/7.
• Dedicated 24/7 Team Support: Every international team receives a dedicated local coordinator reachable anytime via mobile/WhatsApp (details in the Welcome Pack).
• LiPo Battery Regulations: Battery charging is strictly limited to the designated Pit Charging Area using mandatory fire-safe LiPo bags. Damaged or swollen batteries are strictly prohibited.

• Event Cancellation or Postponement: If Mtronics Group cancels or postpones the event for any reason, all registered teams will be immediately notified via email and platform updates.
• Team Withdrawal: If a registered team needs to withdraw or cancel their participation, please notify us as early as possible at info@mtronicsgroup.org so we can offer the spot to teams on the waitlist.
• Free Hosted & Registration Status: Participation in the hosted program and event registration is free of charge for approved teams, ensuring a seamless and accessible experience for all international and local participants.