In Partnership with the Special Competitive Studies Project, the USNDA is proud to debut the first USNDA Interservice U.S. Military Drone Competition at the 2025 AI+ Expo for National Competitiveness in Washington D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Competition Details & Key Dates
Open to all military service members, high school, and college students
Now: Start practicing on the VELOCIDRONE Practice Track. Register with your VELOCIDRONE Player Tag using the form below to receive the link to receive a closed invitation to the USNDA Signal Group and private link to compete for time on the VELOCIDRONE USNDA Leaderboard Time Trials Track, open May 1st.
May 1st: Compete virtually in the USNDA Drone Simulator Leaderboard Playoffs. The Qualification track will open at midnight on April 30th for 72 hours to record your best time.
June 2-4: Receive an invitation and local command approval to attend and compete in the U.S. Military Competitive Drone Race & Maneuver Matches in Washington D.C., 2 - 4 June at the AI+ Expo for National Competitiveness
COMPETE FOR:
The Student "Top Drone" Award
Service Level "Top Drone" Award
DoD "Top Drone" Pilot
June 2 - 4 | Washington D.C.
Velocidrone Simulator Qualifier Practice Track now live and open to all students + service members Opens May 1 – Closes May 4 (72 hours)
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Velocidrone Simulator Qualifier Practice Track now live and open to all students + service members Opens May 1 – Closes May 4 (72 hours) 〰️
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This is more than just a drone race.
It’s your gateway to national recognition, networking with defense and industry leaders, and shaping the future of drone innovation in the U.S.