AEAC Annual National Student Unmanned Aircraft (UAS) Competition 2026

The Aerial Evolution Association of Canada (AEAC) is thrilled to announce that the 2026 Annual National Student Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Competition will be hosted at Area X.O in Ottawa, Ontario. Operated by Invest Ottawa, Area X.O is a state-of-the-art test and demonstration facility. Distinguished among its peers for its unique combination of advanced technologies, expert collaborators, and secure private test environments Area X.O offers world-class resources for the development, validation, and real-world deployment of cutting edge drone technologies. The flying phase will take place May 22 – 24 2026.

Event details
Location : Ottawa On, Aera X.O
Date : May 22nd – 24th 2026  

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