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International Aerial Robotics Competition

Venue

The International Aerial Robotics Competition is conducted at two venues. One venue is in the United States (the "American Venue"). The other venue (the "Asia/Pacific Venue") is in the People's Republic of China.

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Teams can compete in Mission 9 at one or the other venue (not both) under the same rules. All procedures will apply equally at either venue. New teams will register at either the "American Venue" or the "Asia/Pacific Venue."

Two venues operating on opposite sides of the planet -- competition arenas, judging, rules, and procedures will be uniform across both venues. Asia/Pacific Judges and American Judges will confer, and representatives from both venues will be present at the each venue. A winner for Mission 9 could emerge from either venue. New entries for Mission 9 should consider which venue suits them best, but once a venue is chosen, teams must continue at that venue (no switching). The online Application Form provides a space for designating the venue of choice.

2020 American Venue

The 2020 American Venue of the International Aerial Robotics Competition will be held in Front Royal, Virginia at the Front Royal-Warren County Airport. Upon arrival in Virginia, please make sure to check-in online by clicking here. American venue teams can pay via credit card by clicking here. Be sure to identify your University in the organization field. Note: credit card payments will be assessed a 3% processing fee for a total payment due of US $1,545. Alternatively, you may contact the organizer for wire or check mailing instructions.

Front Royal-Warren County Airport

Nearest Airports

Dulles International Airport

Dulles, Virginia (59 mi; 1 hour, 5 minute drive)

Ronald Reagan National Airport

Arlington, Virginia (75 mi; 1 hour, 25 minute drive)

Driving Directions

The Front Royal-Warren County Airport is easily reached from Dulles International Airport via I-66. Please see the detailed schedule of events.

Point of Contact for American venue

Stuart Michelson
Email


The Asia/Pacific Venue information for 2020 will be provided at a later date.
The information below is largely only applicable to 2019.

2019 Asia/Pacific Venue

The 2019 Asia/Pacific Venue of the International Aerial Robotics Competition will be held in Kunming, People's Republic of China. Upon arrival in Kunming, please make sure to check-in online by clicking here. Detailed informationa about the venue locations can be found here.

Beihang University Gym

Nearest Airport

Kunming International Airport

Public Transportation and Driving Directions

Instructions can be downloaded here

Point of Contact for Asia/Pacific venue

Prof. WANG Yingxun
Email