BRC-105 Coding Drone
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Speed Drone
Overview
Review the competition outline and eligibility requirements for Speed Drone.
RULE 04
SPEED DRONE
Players are divided into the Red Team and the Blue Team. This is a territory control game in which players pass through LED rings and change them to their own team color.
Computational Thinking Computational Thinking
Creativity Creativity
Mechatronics Mechatronics
Control Control
Try & Error Try & Error
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Eligible Drones
Participation is limited to drones developed or manufactured by ALUX Co., Ltd. Participants must provide their own drones for use in the competition.
ALC-95 Coding Rider
BRB-95 Battle Drone
BRB-65M Modular Safety Net Drone
SD65-C Safety Net Drone
SKYKICK Skykick2
SKYKICK EVO Skykick EVO
TORY DRONE Tory Drone
- Attaching the Coding Rider safety guard to a Battle Drone is permitted.
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Arena
Review the arena specifications and possible on-site variations.
Height The height may be adjusted depending on on-site conditions.
Size Battle Gate Dimensions
Color Blue / Red
Size 32 cm / 38 cm / 4.2 cm
Height Adjustable depending on venue conditions
Color BLUE / RED
DRONE ARENA Air Bounce Arena Dimensions
Air Bounce 4 m Γ 3 m Γ 2.5 m
- The playing arena may have slight slopes, depending on the venue.
- Each arena may have a tolerance of approximately 1β2 cm.
- Installation conditions and operational rules may be adjusted depending on the event setup or venue conditions.
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How to Play
Review the competition procedure step by step.
Summary
- Pass through the LED rings to change them to your team color.
- The two players are positioned side by side on opposite sides of the arena, and they must confirm that the RED and BLUE LEDs are lit before the match starts. When a player passes through a lit LED ring, it changes to their team color. After 60 seconds, the team that has captured the most LED rings is declared the winner.
Notes
- The LED ring has sensor blind spots where the drone cannot be detected. The drone must be flown through the ring's sensor detection zone.
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Blind Spot | The LED ring has sensor blind spots where the drone cannot be detected. |
| Sensor Detection Zone | The drone must be flown through the ring's sensor detection zone. |
BLIND AREA
Sensor
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Player Positions
The two players are positioned on opposite sides of the drone arena and compete side by side.
- There are a total of six circular LED obstacles in the drone arena.
- Before the match begins, the assistant referee places the drones at the designated positions.
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LED Activation
Upon the start signal, the circular LED obstacles illuminate in BLUE and RED, marking the beginning of the competition.
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LED Ring Passage
When a drone passes through an illuminated LED ring, the LED color changes to the corresponding team color. The competition then continues.
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End of Match
When the 60-second match ends, the team that has occupied more LED rings is declared the winner.
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Sudden Death
In the event of a tie at the end of the match, the player who earns the first point during sudden death is declared the winner.
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Important Notes
Review the important notes before the match begins.
Referee's Signal and Match Start
Start- Ready Please power on your drone.
- Start Launch your drone simultaneously with the start signal.
- Timeout If a drone crashes due to contact with another drone, the referee will stop the timer, and both drones must land.
- Restart If a drone takes off before the start signal, the match returns to the Ready stage. During the timeout, players may inspect their drones.
Warnings and Match Replay Criteria
Penalty- Warning Criteria Players must comply with the referee's warnings. After a warning is issued, the drones must be landed.
- Touching the arena during the match.
- Interfering with the opposing player's progress.
- Flying the drone outside the arena.
- Replay Criteria If a technical issue occurs, the match will be replayed at the referee's discretion.
- Battle gate malfunction.
- Broadcasting equipment failure.
- A full match restart is required due to a natural disaster.
Scoring Criteria
Score- Scoring A score is awarded if the sensor detects the drone's movement, even when the drone does not fully pass through the LED ring.
Drone Management and Equipment Restrictions
Airframe- Propeller If a propeller becomes detached during the match, the player may retrieve the drone from the assistant referee and perform the replacement using a spare propeller.
β» The match time continues to run during this process, and participants must provide their own spare propellers. - Leaving the Arena If a drone exits the arena, the player must land the drone according to the referee's instructions. If landing is not possible, the referee may take over the controller and perform the landing.
β» Participants are responsible for any accidents resulting from failure to follow the referee's instructions. - Equipment Rental Equipment used for the match is not available for rental.
β» This includes drones, controllers, batteries, dry cells, chargers, propellers, motors, and other related equipment. - Drone Malfunction Drone damage, malfunctions, or loss during the match will not be considered valid reasons for a replay.
β» Examples include physical damage, lost propellers, and motor failure. - Drone Collision In the event of a crash caused by contact between drones during the match, the referee will stop the timer. Both drones must land before the match resumes. The timer will not be stopped for any incidents unless they are caused by direct contact between drones.
- Drone Replacement Drones may not be replaced during a match. However, players may use a different drone in subsequent matches after the current match has concluded.
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Competition Format
Review the competition format and award distribution based on the number of participants.
12-Player Competition
Review the competition format and award distribution for a 12-player competition.
- A: Preliminary League Stage β The 4 eliminated players receive the Encouragement Award.
- B: Semifinal Tournament β The 4 eliminated players receive the Bronze Award.
- C: Final Tournament β The 2 eliminated players receive the Silver Award, and the 2 winners receive the Gold Award.
18-Player Competition
Review the competition format and award distribution for an 18-player competition.
- A: Preliminary League Stage β The 6 eliminated players receive the Encouragement Award.
- B: Semifinal Tournament β The 6 eliminated players receive the Bronze Award.
- C: Final Tournament β The 3 eliminated players receive the Silver Award, and the 3 winners receive the Gold Award.
24-Player Competition
Review the competition format and award distribution for a 24-player competition.
- A: Preliminary League Stage β The 8 eliminated players receive the Special Award.
- B: Round of 16 Tournament β The 8 eliminated players receive the Encouragement Award.
- C: Quarterfinal Tournament β The 4 eliminated players receive the Bronze Award.
- D: Final Tournament β The 2 eliminated players receive the Silver Award, and the 2 winners receive the Gold Award.
36-Player Competition
Review the competition format and award distribution for a 36-player competition.
- A: Preliminary League Stage β The 12 eliminated players receive the Special Award.
- B: Round of 24 Tournament β The 12 eliminated players receive the Encouragement Award.
- C: Round of 12 Tournament β The 6 eliminated players receive the Bronze Award.
- D: Final Tournament β The 3 eliminated players receive the Silver Award, and the 3 winners receive the Gold Award.
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FAQ
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Speed Drone competition.
What criteria are used to assign players in the league matches?
Players are primarily matched with others in the same grade level. If no same-grade opponent is available, they will be matched with a player from a neighboring grade level.
What is the duration of the match?
The match is conducted for 1 to 3 minutes depending on the number of participants.
Can a player intentionally block the opponent's route after capturing all six rings?
No.
Deliberate interference or any action intended to cause a collision is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action.
Are handicap rules applied, as they were in previous Speed Drone competitions?
No
This competition does not use any separate handicap rules.
When the [Timeout] rule is applied, how much time is allowed for drone maintenance?
There is no fixed maintenance time. The amount of time allowed may be adjusted at the referee's discretion depending on the circumstances.
What happens if a drone is damaged due to a collision with an opponent during a match?
The [Timeout] rule will be applied, and the participant may repair the drone using spare parts they have brought with them.
However, no replacement parts will be provided by the organizers. If the participant does not have the necessary spare parts, they must continue the match without making repairs.
Is a participant disqualified after receiving three warnings?
Yes. A participant is disqualified after accumulating three warnings.
Violations that may result in a warning include abusive language, taunting, physical aggression, unauthorized contact with competition equipment, and intentionally obstructing another participant's flight path.
Is there a handicap system to compensate for differences in drone performance?
No. There is no handicap or penalty system to compensate for differences in drone performance.
What happens if the drone's battery runs low during a match?
Once the drone has landed, an assistant referee will retrieve it and hand it to the participant. The participant may replace the battery with a spare battery they have brought. After the battery has been replaced, the drone must be returned to the assistant referee.Once the drone has been repositioned in the competition area, the participant may resume flying upon the referee's instruction.
Participants are strongly advised to check their battery condition before the start of the match.
Are there any regulations regarding drone batteries?
Only batteries developed and manufactured by ALUX Co., Ltd. may be used. Modified or structurally altered batteries are not permitted.
Batteries will not be provided or rented at the competition venue. Participants are responsible for bringing their own spare batteries.
Can a parent or assistant help during drone inspection or repairs?
All on-site inspections and repairs must be performed by the participant themselves. Assistance from parents or other helpers is not permitted.
Participants must prepare and bring all tools and replacement parts required for inspection and repairs in advance, including screwdrivers, motors, frames, screws, and other necessary items.
Are drones purchased previously from Byrobot eligible to participate in the competition?
Yes. Drones previously purchased from Byrobot are eligible to participate.
What are the criteria for determining rankings in the preliminary league round?
Total points scored: If participants have the same win-loss record, rankings will be determined based on the total points scored during the matches.
Rematch: If the total points are also tied, a rematch will be held between the tied participants to determine the final ranking.