Team information
Here you will find all forms, key deadlines, and guidance documentation for teams participating in the UAS Challenge.
Visa applications
Coming soon
Key dates and deadlines
Registration: closes on 30 October 2026
Concept Paper Submission: 20 November 2026
X-Plane FTR: 12 February 2027 (TBC)
Design & Development Specification (DDS): 29 March 2027
Flight Readiness Review Certificate – Form 701: 4 June 2027
Academic Lead Sign-off: 25 June 2027
Fly-Off Finals: 28 June - 1 July 2027
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Webinar dates and recordings
Welcome Webinar - 6 November 2026
Covering the UAS Challenge, expectations, resources, opportunities and much more to get your team off to the best possible start. Teams will have the chance to ask questions to the judges and committee members.
Webinar recording to appear here
First Webinar - 19 February 2027
Covering guidance for the Design Specification submission and other competition updates. There will be a further opportunity to ask questions to the judges and committee members.
Webinar recording to appear here
Second Webinar - 23 April 2027
Covering further guidance and competition updates. There will be a further opportunity to ask questions to the judges and committee members.
Webinar recording to appear here
FRR Webinar - 4 June 2027
The last webinar before the Fly Off, covering the Flight Readiness Report (FRR) and the expectations for when teams are on site at BMFA Buckminster. This is the last opportunity for ju to ask questions to the judges and committee members.
Webinar recording to appear here
Venue and travel
The UAS Challenge takes place at the BMFA Buckminster, located on the Leicestershire/Lincolnshire border in the UK.
The full address for the venue is:
BMFA Buckminster
Sewstern
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 5RW
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Coordinates of entrance: Lat -52.777138, Lon -0.704075
Getting there
By Rail
The nearest rail stations are Grantham station and Melton Mowbray station.
Please be advised that there is no public transport to the venue itself, you are recommended to travel the final part of the journey by taxi.
By Car
Parking is available for teams onsite and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.