Breaking: UPDATE: Head-on collision kills 1 person, injures another in Darke County Tuesday

Drone races at U.S. Air Force museum include path through aircraft

The sixth annual Micro Drone Race is set to take place at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Feb. 28 through March 2. CONTRIBUTED

Credit: CONTRIBUTED

Credit: CONTRIBUTED

The sixth annual Micro Drone Race is set to take place at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Feb. 28 through March 2. CONTRIBUTED
Lifestyles
By Alex Cutler
8 hours ago
X

Guests at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force this weekend will get the chance to see the high-tech sport of drone racing live.

The museum’s sixth annual Micro Drone Race will take place Feb.28 through March 2.

ExploreSee Also: Tecumseh, Wayne grads appear on TV dramas ‘The Rookie,’ ‘S.W.A.T’

Contestants will fly their machines throughout the facility’s second building, with the course taking them around and through its Globemaster II and F-82B Twin Mustang aircraft.

The North American F-82B Mustang located at the National Museum of the United States Air Force

icon to expand image

While registration for competing in this event is closed, guests are welcome to view the races. There will also be a large screen displaying live video from the drones.

The contestants will begin practice at 9 a.m. each day, with the races set to begin shortly after.

Sinclair Community College’s Unmanned Aerial Systems program will also be in attendance, set to host multiple computer simulators for visitors to try.

Visitors can also enter a drawing to win one of three micro drones. Drawings are scheduled for 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visitors do not need to be present to win.

For those unable to make the event in person, the museum will also livestream the races on the Cincinnati Quad Racers Youtube channel.

HOW TO GO

What: Sixth Annual Micro Drone Race

When: Feb.28-March 2

Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force: 1100 Spaatz St., Dayton

More info: nationalmuseum.af.mil

In Other News
1
Lo-fi indie-pop band Me Time on stage at Oregon Express
2
Costumes — from the cryptid world to cosplay, renaissance to steampunk...
3
Helping ‘bully’ breed dogs find forever homes is local woman’s mission
4
Dayton fuzz-punk band All Hallowed to release new EP at Hidden Gem
5
Tickets for Kings Island’s Coasterstock go on sale this week: Event...

About the Author

Alex Cutler is a graduate of Sinclair Community college, with degrees in Communication and Multimedia Journalism. Alex looks to continue his education and career in the near future.