Opportunity brief
Boeing National Aeromodelling Competition 2025-26: Skysparks
Rules:
- Aircraft Specifications: Participants must design and build a fixed-wing RC aircraft, with a maximum weight of 1 kg (without payload), a wingspan limit of 1.2m, and only electric motors allowed.
- Payload and Performance: The aircraft must carry and drop payloads (golf balls) within designated zones, ensuring a minimum flight time of 30 seconds before the drop.
- Safety and Compliance: Use of gyroscopes, FPV, IC engines, and pre-programmed flight assistance is prohibited. Aircraft must pass safety inspections before being allowed to compete.
Format:
- Zonal Selection: Teams submit an abstract with design details and images for evaluation. Based on selection, they qualify for the Zonal Rounds of Boeing..
- Scoring & Advancement: Teams are scored based on payload efficiency and accuracy of drop. The Final Score is weighted (25% from Qualifier Round + 75% from Main Round), and the top 3 zonal teams qualify for the national finals.