Visitors at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force have the opportunity to see fast-flying micro machines as pilots maneuver their drones over, under, around and through the C-124 Globemaster II and F-82B Twin Mustang during the museum’s Sixth Annual Micro Drone Race, Feb. 28 – Mar. 2.
Registered drone pilots will begin practicing at 9 a.m. daily and then race in a series of practices and qualifying rounds. Spectators will be able to watch the pilots practice and race along the course in the museum’s second building, as well as from a large video screen that will show the drones’ perspective as they are racing.
Throughout the weekend visitors will also be able to get hands-on with free computer-based simulators from Sinclair Community College Unmanned Aerial Systems* (UAS) program.
All visitors can enter a free drawing to win one of three micro drones. Drawings will occur at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors need not be present to win. This drawing is made possible through generous support by the Air Force Museum Foundation*.
Those who cannot attend the race in person at the museum may follow along with the live broadcast on the Cincinnati Quad Racers YouTube channel,
Visit the museum’s website for the full schedule.
During this event, free daily guided tours of the Southeast Asia and Korea galleries will not be available.
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.
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, is the world’s largest military aviation museum. With free admission and parking, the museum features more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles, and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space. Each year thousands of visitors from around the world come to the museum.
*Federal Endorsement Not Implied