Overview
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SPEED DRONE
SPEED DRONE
Players are divided into red and blue teams, and compete in an occupation match by passing through LED rings and converting them to their team color.
Airframe
Use drones developed or manufactured by (주)에이럭스, and competitors must prepare and bring their own drone for match use.
- Use of Coding Rider safety net is allowed when attached to BRB battle drones.
Arena
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- The stadium surface may have a slope depending on the venue.
- Each stadium may have an error margin of about 1 to 2 cm.
- The stadium may change slightly depending on tournament or venue conditions.
How to Play
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FLOW SUMMARY
Pass through the LED rings and turn them into your team color.
Two players stand on opposite sides of the stadium, confirm the RED and BLUE LEDs before the match begins, and pass through the lighted LED rings to convert them to their own team color. The team with more occupied LED rings when the 60-second match ends wins.
Player position
Two players stand side by side on opposite sides of the stadium before the match starts.
- There are a total of 6 circular LED obstacles in the stadium.
- Before the match, the assistant referee places the drones at the designated positions.
LED lighting
When the start signal is given, BLUE and RED LEDs light up on the circular obstacles.
Ring passage
Pass through the lit LED rings and convert them to your team color.
Score result
The team that occupies more LED rings when the 60-second match ends wins.
Sudden death
If the match ends in a tie, the player who scores 1 point first in sudden death wins.
Notices
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Referee call and match start
Start- Ready Power on the drone and get it ready.
- Start Launch the drone at the same time as the start signal.
- Time If the drone crashes due to contact with another drone, stop the timer and land both drones.
- Restart If the drone takes off before the start signal, return to the ready stage. The drone can be checked during the time-out period.
Warning and replay criteria
Penalty- Warning criteria Pay attention to referee warnings. After a warning, the drone is landed.
- Touching the field during the match
- Interrupting the opponent’s progress
- Leaving the stadium with the drone
- Replay criteria If an error occurs, the replay is conducted according to the referee’s instructions.
- Battle gate failure
- Transmission equipment malfunction
- A full restart is required due to a natural disaster
Scoring criteria
Score- Score A score is awarded when the drone’s movement is detected by the sensor, even if the drone body does not pass completely through the LED ring.
Airframe management and equipment limits
Airframe- Propeller If a propeller comes off during the match, the drone is handed to the assistant referee and the player repairs it directly with a spare propeller.
※ Match time continues to run, and the spare propeller must be prepared by the participant. - Leaving the field If the drone leaves the stadium, follow the referee’s instructions and land the drone. If landing is difficult, the referee will take the controller and land it instead.
※ If instructions are not followed, the participant is responsible for any incident. - Equipment rental Equipment used for the match is not available for rent.
※ Drone, controller, battery, dry cell, charger, propeller, motor, and more. - Airframe defect Drone defects and loss during the match are not replay conditions.
※ Damage, propeller loss, motor failure. - Drone contact If the drone crashes due to contact with another drone during the match, stop the timer and land both drones before restarting. No timer stop is applied for incidents unrelated to drone contact.
- Drone replacement The drone cannot be replaced during the match. However, it may be replaced for the next match after the current one ends.
Format
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12 Players
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- A: Preliminary league -> 4 eliminated players receive Encouragement Award
- B: Semifinal tournament -> 4 eliminated players receive Bronze Award
- C: Final tournament -> 2 eliminated players receive Silver Award, 2 winners receive Gold Award
18 Players
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- A: Preliminary league -> 6 eliminated players receive Encouragement Award
- B: Semifinal tournament -> 6 eliminated players receive Bronze Award
- C: Final tournament -> 3 eliminated players receive Silver Award, 3 winners receive Gold Award
24 Players
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- A: Preliminary league -> 8 eliminated players receive Special Award
- B: Round of 16 tournament -> 8 eliminated players receive Encouragement Award
- C: Quarterfinal tournament -> 4 eliminated players receive Bronze Award
- D: Final tournament -> 2 eliminated players receive Silver Award, 2 winners receive Gold Award
36 Players
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- A: Preliminary league -> 12 eliminated players receive Special Award
- B: Round of 24 tournament -> 12 eliminated players receive Encouragement Award
- C: Round of 12 tournament -> 6 eliminated players receive Bronze Award
- D: Final tournament -> 3 eliminated players receive Silver Award, 3 winners receive Gold Award
FAQ
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What criteria are used to assign players in league matches?
Players are assigned with the same grade prioritized. If there is no player in the same grade, they are matched with adjacent grades.
How long does each match last?
Matches run within 1 to 3 minutes depending on the number of participants.
If all 6 rings are occupied, can a player intentionally block the opponent’s route?
No.
Intentional interference or actions that induce collisions are prohibited and may result in penalties.
Are handicap rules applied like in previous Speed Drone events?
No separate handicap rule is applied in this competition.
When the [Time] rule is applied, how much maintenance time is given?
There is no fixed maintenance time, and it may be adjusted flexibly according to the referee’s judgment.
If the drone is damaged due to a collision with an opponent during the match, how does the match proceed?
The [Time] rule is applied, and the player may repair the drone using parts they prepared.
Parts are not provided separately. If no repair parts are available, the player must continue without repair.
Is a player disqualified after receiving 3 warnings?
Yes. A player is disqualified after accumulating 3 warnings.
Applicable violations include abusive language, mockery, violence, unauthorized contact with arena equipment, and intentional route interference.
Is there a penalty system to compensate for drone performance differences?
No separate penalty system is applied for drone performance differences.
What happens if the battery runs low during the match?
When the drone lands, the assistant referee checks it and hands it to the player. The player replaces it with a separately prepared battery, then returns it to the assistant referee. Once the drone is placed back in the arena, it resumes flight according to the referee’s instructions.
Please check the battery condition before the match.
Are there separate rules for drone batteries?
Only batteries developed and manufactured by (주)에이럭스 may be used. Modified or structurally altered batteries cannot be used.
Batteries are not rented or provided on site, so participants must bring spares.
Can guardians or helpers intervene during inspection or repair?
On-site inspection and repair must be performed directly by the participant.
Participants must prepare inspection and repair tools in advance, such as screwdrivers, motors, frames, and screws.
Can drones previously purchased from BYROBOT participate?
Yes, they can participate.
What are the ranking criteria for preliminary league matches?
Total score comparison: If win/loss records are the same, ranking is decided by the total score earned during matches.
Replay: If total scores are also the same, the players compete in a replay to decide the ranking.