Drone Challenge (UAV)

Description

Teams study the principles of flight and research the use of drones to address an annual theme. They demonstrate their knowledge of drones in manual flight missions and create a documentation portfolio. Semifinalists participate in an onsite interview.

2025-26 Theme

Annual Challenge

The topic of research is the use of drones for first responders, police or firefighters

Kirkland MS, Team 2, 2026 1st Place

Event Deadlines

January 21, 2027

Students submit documentation portfolio.

Upload pdf file

April 2027

Washington TSA Rules

To compete, students must:

• Belong to a currently affiliated TSA chapter

• Be registered (by their TSA advisor) for competition by December 18, 2026 ($35)

• Compete in the January 21, 2027 virtual competition (see individual event pages for details)

• Be selected as a top competitor in their event(s) and invited to participate at State

  • Number of competitors is dependent on specific event

  • Qualifying competitor lists will be published by February 7, 2027

  • State Conference registration week February 22-26, 2027 (see state conference page for details)

At the state level, 3 teams per chapter may compete.

Additional Information

Event Coordinator:

Event Manager: Jennifer Smith, jsmith@washingtontsa.org