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July 16-17, 2026    Nokesville, Virginia
Registration Opens: March 2026
Audience: Public Safety UAS Teams
Event Overview

Event Overview

Game of Drones is a premier competitive and educational event designed exclusively for public safety UAS teams. The event brings together operational skill, technical innovation, and interagency collaboration through a series of hands-on drone competitions modeled on real-world public safety scenarios.

Participants will compete in mission-driven challenges that test pilot proficiency, crew coordination, and decision-making under realistic conditions. Events include interior and exterior flight operations, precision and obstacle-based courses and structured Interior Tactical Operations exercises.

Discover, Connect, and Learn

In parallel with the competitions, the event will feature an industry expo with leading UAS vendors showcasing the latest technologies, platforms, sensors, and support solutions. Attendees will have direct access to manufacturers to explore emerging capabilities and ask technical questions.

Beyond competition and exhibits, Game of Drones serves as a national networking forum for public safety UAS professionals—providing opportunities to exchange best practices, discuss operational challenges, and learn from peer agencies across the country.

Discover, Connect, and Learn

Competition Events

Open Lane Testing

Tactical Operations

Payload Delivery Challenge

Interior & Exterior Flight Operations

Precision Flight and Obstacle Courses

Skills Competition

Sponsors

Title Sponsor

Available

Gold Sponsor

Available

Silver Sponsors

Available 

Bronze Sponsors

Available

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Event

The following is included in your registration:

  • Entrance into the event;
  • Breakfast and lunch on July 16-17, 2026;
  • A “swag bag” with event t-shirt, challenge coin, and more; and 
  • The chance to win prizes.   

If you are traveling from outside of Northern Virginia, your flight, lodging, transportation, and meals (apart from those provided during the event) are your responsibility.

There is no registration fee, as sponsorships will cover all costs.

  • The event is capped at 250 attendees.  
  • Priority will be given to public safety UAS teams from the National Capital Region. Registration will open to public safety UAS partners from across the Nation on April 15, 2026. 
     

The event’s target audience is public safety UAS teams (e.g., law enforcement, fire/EMS, emergency management).

There are many hotels within 15 to 25 minutes of the venue. 

  • Tempo by Hilton Manassas (7.4 miles)
    9849 Discovery Blvd, Manassas, VA 20109
  • Tru by Hilton Manassas (7.9 miles)
    10550 Gateway Blvd, Manassas, VA 20110
  • SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville Haymarket (11 miles)
    7921 Gateway Promenade Pl, Gainesville, VA 20155
  • Hilton Garden Inn Haymarket (13.3 miles)
    15001 Washington St, Haymarket, VA 20169
     
  • Dulles International Airport (32.5 miles)
  • Reagan National Airport (46.9 miles)
     

The exact venue address, parking information, and additional event information will be provided to registrants after registration closes on June 1, 2026.

Please check back soon for additional information!

  • Each team that registers must have a minimum of two (2) people (e.g., remote pilot in command and a visual observer).
  • If you cannot provide at least 2 team members, you will be joined with another team at the discretion of the event organizers.
     
  • Your aircraft(s) and any equipment necessary to operate your aircraft in both interior and exterior competitions. Please consider the following:
    • Spare parts for “field repairs.”
    • Payload delivery systems, if applicable for your aircraft. 
    • Extra batteries, chargers, etc. for your equipment. 
    • Attendees will be required to provide aircraft make and model.
  • The event will not provide aircraft for teams to operate.  
     

Yes, power will be available, but participants must bring batteries, chargers, etc.

No. Participants may use whatever platform they are comfortable utilizing.

No. No firearms are permitted on site, even by sworn personnel in uniform, this is dictated by the venue. 

No. By participating in the event, attendees accept all liability for their equipment, and person, and the event hosts will not be responsible for damage or injury.