DRONECON 2026 Participant Schedule

May 30–31, 2026 | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

DRONECON 2026 welcomes all registered pilots, teams, and participants to the International Championship. Please review the participant schedule and key procedures below to ensure smooth registration, technical verification, and competition readiness. The official program includes registration, technical inspection, briefing sessions, preliminary rounds, semi-finals, finals, and the award ceremony across two competition days.

Day 1 — May 30, 2026

Registration, Technical Verification, Briefing, and Preliminary Competition

08:00–09:00

Participant Registration
All domestic and international participants, teams, and delegates must complete registration during this time. Accreditation badges and participant identification will be issued, and competition materials, including technical requirements, flight sequence, and safety instructions, will be distributed.

08:30–09:00

Technical Inspection and Verification
All drones, controllers, batteries, and communication equipment will undergo technical inspection. Compliance with category requirements, technical standards, and safety conditions will be verified before confirming eligibility to compete.

09:00–09:20

General Participant Briefing
Participants will receive an introduction to the competition structure, rules, flight order, safety procedures, emergency protocols, and the responsibilities of pilots, coaches, judges, and technical staff. Attendance is strongly recommended for all competitors.

10:00–12:30

Preliminary Competition Round
The first stage of the competition will begin, including flight skill challenges, precision tests, and stable control evaluation. Performance will be scored based on timing and execution under official judge supervision.

12:30–13:30

Lunch Break
Participants may use this time to rest, network, and visit designated activity areas.

15:00–16:00

Technical Practice Flights
Participants will have the opportunity to conduct familiarization flights within the competition environment, check signals and technical setup, and review the course, obstacles, and landing zones.

17:30–18:30

Continuation of Preliminary Flights
This session may include delayed runs, incomplete flights, approved re-entry due to technical reasons, and flights by reserve participants.

18:30–19:00

End of Day 1
A summary of the day’s activities and preliminary results will be announced, together with important information for Day 2. The competition schedule may be extended by the organizers depending on participant numbers, weather conditions, and technical circumstances.

Day 2 — May 31, 2026

Semi-Finals, Final Round, and Award Ceremony

08:00–09:00

Attendance Confirmation and Preparation
Finalist attendance will be confirmed, a short technical inspection will be conducted, daily safety instructions will be repeated, and the flight order for the day will be announced.

09:00–10:30

Qualification Continuation / Selection Round
Participants advancing from the preliminary stage will continue competing under additional evaluation criteria, with detailed judging and performance review.

13:00–14:30

Semi-Final Competition
Semi-finalists will compete in advanced tests of technical skill, operational stability, timing, precision, and task completion. Judges will determine which participants advance to the final round.

15:30–16:00

Final Round Preparation
Finalists must complete the final technical check and attend the last briefing on final-round rules, scoring, and confirmed flight order.

17:00–18:00

Final Competition Round
The championship final will take place during this session. Finalists will compete for the highest scores, followed by the judges’ final review and confirmation.

18:30–19:30

Closing Ceremony and Award Presentation
Official results will be announced, and first, second, and third place winners will receive awards. Special prizes and recognitions will also be presented.

20:00–22:00

Closing Show
The event will conclude with a closing show and final gathering for participants and guests.

Important Notes for Participants

• Final announcements regarding results, next rounds, and logistics will be made onsite by the organizing team.
• All participants must complete registration on time.
• Only technically verified drones and equipment will be permitted for competition use.
• Participants are expected to follow all safety instructions and official flight procedures.
• Schedule adjustments may be made by the organizers depending on weather, participant volume, and technical conditions.