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Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week
FREE Admission & Parking

Fifth Annual Micro Drone Race, 2024
Friday, March 1 - Sunday, March 3

See fast flying micro machines as pilots maneuver their drones over, under, around and through the C-124 Globemaster II and Twin Mustang aircraft during a micro drone races that will take place in the museum’s second building. Spectators will be able to watch the race along the course, as well as from a large screen that will show the drones’ perspective as they are racing. The race will also be live streamed to the Cincinnati Quad Racers YouTube channel.*

Race Information

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NOTE: The drone pilots in this race have pre-registered to participate (registration has closed). The flying of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) on museum grounds is strictly prohibited. This includes drones and model remote control aircraft. Unauthorized sUAS flights are immediately reported to security forces. Only pre-approved drones participating in this event are permitted to fly inside the museum’s second building.

Friday, March 1
Let the races begin!

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Morning Session Practice and Qualifying Rounds - Sixteen Pilots will race.  The morning will contain seven rounds.

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Session Practice and Qualifying Rounds - Sixteen Pilots will race.  The afternoon will contain seven rounds.

Saturday, March 2
The races continue!

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Morning Session Practice and Qualifying Rounds - Sixteen Pilots will race.  The morning will contain seven rounds.

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Session Practice and Qualifying Rounds - Sixteen Pilots will race.  The afternoon will contain seven rounds.

Sunday, March 3
The best of the best compete for the Title!

Top 32 Pro and Sport Class Double-Elimination Brackets

Sport Class: 
Warm ups begin at 9 a.m. with double-elimination bracket racing throughout the morning. 
Sport Class award ceremony will take place at 11:45 a.m. 

Pro Class: 
Warm ups begin at 1 p.m. with double-elimination bracket racing throughout the morning. 
Pro Class award ceremony will take place at 3:45 p.m. 

Course Map:
Coming Soon

Activities for museum visitors: 10 am - 3 pm

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Hands-on activities and demonstrations
Visitors will be able to experience flying a drone with computer-based simulators from Sinclair College Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program*. 
Friday: 12 - 4 pm, Saturday: 10 am - 3 pm, Sunday: 10 am - 3 pm

Workhorse Aero* will be onsite with displays of their drone delivery systems.

The Museum's Education Division will be onsite with computer-based simulations opportunities for visitors.

Free drawing for a Drone Give-Away
All visitors will be able to enter a free drawing to win a Micro Drone.  (This drawing is made possible through generous support by the Air Force Museum Foundation*.  

Food Trucks* 
Exact times and vendors will be subject to change. 

During this event, free daily guided tours of Building 2 (Southeast Asia and Korea) will not be available.

 

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*Federal Endorsement Not Implied