This page is only a summary and may not be an accurate reflection of the rules in their most up-to-date form. Official rules can be found at the Aerial Evolution Association of Canada website:

https://www.aerialevolution.ca/annual-student-competition/

Tasks and Milestones

https://www.aerialevolution.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-AEAC-Competition-RFP-v2.2-15-February-2023.pdf

Registration

Due: 28 Nov 2022 @ 5:00pm

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• Landing pads may have obstructions within 2m or a weight restriction of 5kg

• QR code with list of transport routes (# passengers, way points, max weight, pad conditions, etc.)

  • Will be received 05 May 2023 @ 3:00pm

  • Flight plan (with route orders) due within 60 minutes @ 4:00pm

  • Flight Plan must include at least 50% of provided routes

  • Use of automated algorithms will earn additional points

  • There will be a maximum of 50 routes (50 point to point routes)

• If a route requires moving more passengers than can be carried, multiple flights must be completed

• Most landing pads will be BVLOS

• When passengers are ‘on board’, green ‘Pax aboard’ light must be illuminated, visible from 360deg around aircraft

• A landing only counts if the aircraft is fully on the pad and rotors are off for 15 seconds

• Batteries may be swapped at launch point if there are no passengers (Waypoint Alpha)

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• Provided a copy of the Advanced RPAS pilot certificate for Canadians?

• Provided copies of: proof of training (a), flight review (b), and SFOC(c) for Non-Canadian RPAS Pilots?

• Provided a copy of the RPAS registration? * additional note from Megan Spee

  • proof of drone registration

  • pilot certificate

  • proof of recency (24 months max after license)

  • your drone’s operating manual

• Provide a copy of the email where the proof of flight was submitted to AEAC.

• Weight under 15 kg, pass list of weights to Chief Judge

• Demonstrate that the flight termination system is functional at all times and in all flight modes. Propellers should have been removed already. Make the motor(s) spin, and show that at all times, it is possible to kill the aircraft in all flight modes. Also show this kill mechanism has already been activated if the datalink for the kill switch is lost (this is often the RC controller, based on previous years).

• Demonstrate operation of the Flight Readiness Button – drone may not be capable of operating until the button is pushed.

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• Only electric propulsion (including solar cells, batteries or fuel cell)

• A single aircraft must be used for both phases

• There must be 2 square inches of flat surface for a GPS tracking device provided by the competition on top of the bodywork

• Must look good: No wires hanging, should have exterior labelling, windows, etc.

• Data links may be radio, infrared, etc. but no tethers

• Needs a flight readiness button to allow UAMS to operate once passengers are loaded.

• Licenses for licensed radio frequency bands.

• Each flight window will be approximately 30-45 minutes (subject to change)

• ‘Flight crew’ is maximum of 5 members, who are the only ones that may be present during the flight window

• Pilots must remain at the launch point for the task

• Pilots must hold an Advanced Pilot certificate

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