The Competition Manual
Mission 2026-2027: Off Grid
The Competition Manual for the ADC Pro serves as the official guide for all participants. It outlines the rules, procedures, safety guidelines, scoring system, and expectations that govern the event. Its purpose is to ensure fairness, consistency, preparedness, and safety for everyone involved.
Within the Competition Manual, you will find:
- General Tournament Rules
- Drone Rules and Requirements
- Safety Rules
- Mission Rules, Definitions, and Scoring
- Award Descriptions
- Definitions of Field and Game Elements
- Field Setup and Specifications
The Q&A System
ADC Pro Official Q&A
When first reviewing the competition manual, it is natural to have questions about situations which may
not be immediately clear. Navigating the competition manual and seeking answers to these questions
is an important part of learning the rules. In many cases, the answer may be in a different place than
you first thought. The "Search" feature is a helpful tool. If there is no rule explicitly prohibiting something, then that usually means it is legal!
However, if a Team is still unable to find an answer to their question after thoroughly reviewing the
relevant rules, they may submit their query to the ADC Pro Question & Answer (Q&A) System for an official rule interpretation.
All responses in the Q&A system should be treated as official rulings from the Aerial Drone Competition
Game Design Committees, and they represent the correct and official interpretation of the ADC Pro rules. The Q&A system is the only source besides the competition manual for official rulings and clarifications.