About the Event | VEX Robotics World Championship
The VEX Robotics World Championship took place in St. Louis, Missouri, April 21-30, 2026.
The Next Level in Educational Drone Competitions
The RECF ADC Pro drone competition provides students with the opportunity to increase awareness and interest in drone technology, industry applications, and career paths in drone and aviation applications.
Build Drone-Related Skills
Learn about drones, precision flight principles, engineering design and communication skills while building interest for drone-related workforce and career opportunities.
A Higher Level of Competition
A higher level of competition with opportunities for mechanical design, 3D printing and advanced computer programming tasks.
Coordinate Strategies
Teams will compete using multiple drone vehicles and a land vehicle to work together and coordinate strategies against their opponents.
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Quick Facts
High School Students: Ages 13+
Recommended Team Size: 3-6
Competition Vehicles:
- MINDS-i Competition Drone Kit
- CoDrone EDU
- MINDS-i Competition Robot (Or Equivalent)
Season Timeline
February 2026
Team Registration Opens & Game Reveal
March - July 2026
Early Season Scrimmages
August - December 2026
Fall Qualifying Events & Fall Regional Championship
January - May 2027
Spring Qualifying Events & Spring Regional Championship
New
ADC Pro will offer a Fall and Spring Season using the 2026-2027 Game to provide additional flexibility. Teams that register for the ADC Pro 2026-2027 season are eligible to compete in one or both seasons.
Competition Overview
Teamwork
Mission
Two Alliances composed of two Teams each, compete to attain a higher score than the opposing Alliance in matches on a divided field using the MINDS-i Competition Drone and Land Vehicle.
Autonomous
Flight Mission
The CoDrone EDU drone and the Land Vehicle are programmed by students to operate entirely autonomously. Each team competes alone to score as many points as possible.
Piloting
Mission
The CoDrone EDU drone is piloted by students to fly through an obstacle course. Each team competes alone to score as many points as possible.
Communications
Mission
Teams interview with Judges about their Drone, Programming and Competition Notebook.
Accessible
Student-Centered Learning & Application
Educational Curriculum
Workforce Development Resources
Sustainable
Affordable Team Registrations and Competition Equipment
Reuse Competition Vehicles in Future Seasons
Become an Event Partner and Host a Competition to Fund Your Competition Program
Estimated Program Costs
The ADC Pro program costs below are estimates to assist teams in budgeting for the upcoming season. Team Registration will be similar to the other REC Foundation Programs ($200 per team) and Event Registrations will be at the discretion of the Event Partner (~$50 - $100 per team).
Teams may also want to budget additional funds for spare parts, 3D Printing supplies, and event registrations.
Competition Vehicles & Field Equipment
Cost
Purchase from Distributors
$1000 (with PVC) or $400 (without PVC)
Available now
* Note: Prices are estimates only and subject to change. Shipping charges are extra.
Competition Vehicles
Custom kit developed for the ADC Pro competition. Kit includes assembly and programming curriculum. Used in the Teamwork Matches.
Ready-to-fly, programmable drone utilized in the Piloting and Autonomous Skills Matches.
Custom kit designed to provide a starting point for a land vehicle design. Kit includes assembly and programming curriculum. Used in the Teamwork Matches & Autonomous Skills Matches (The 2026-27 Game Manual will include legal specifications for the land vehicle that will allow teams to utilize other options, if desired).
