Classes are important for the following reasons:
- They level the playing field so one pilot doesn’t have an advantage over another by using more powerful equipment. This allows the pilot’s skill to win the race, not their equipment.
- Aircraft builds can be planned with confidence that they will be accepted into competition.
- To ensure radio equipment is compatible with fellow pilot’s equipment as to not cause interference.
Aircraft Specifications
These are only guidelines or suggestions for chapters to get started. These are not compulsory.
Class | Frame | Prop | Weight | Battery | VTX | |
TINY WHOOP Props must be fully surrounded by covers or ducts. |
No Limit | 31mm Max
35mm may be permitted by the local race director |
35g Max | 1 cell
2 cell may be permitted by the local race director |
25mW Max | |
OPEN | 305mm Max | No Limit | 800g Max | No Limit | 25mW Max | |
MEGA | 800-1050mm | No Limit | TBD | No Limit | 25mW Max |
Gate Specifications
Class | Gate Opening | Material |
TINY WHOOP |
361 sq in (19”x19” – 483mm x 483mm) | |
OPEN | 25 sq ft (5’x5’ – 1.52m x 1.52m) | PVC Mesh |
Championship Size | 42 sq ft (7’x6’ – 2.13 x 1.82) | PVC Mesh |
MEGA | 144 sq ft (12’x12’ – 3.66m x 3.66m) | PVC Mesh |