The Bridger Cup: Drone Competition will be held September 18th through 19th at the Gallatin Valley Fairgrounds. See, feel, and evaluate the latest UAV technology. The Bridger Cup is a multi-day competition and public exposition bringing together Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) manufacturers, professionals, and hobbyists, to showcase the state of UAS technology and the benefits they can bring to the public. This event will include a 3 Acre Open-air FlyZone, Intense Competition, Free-flight Demos, and Public Hands-on Drone Flight Time.
General admission is $12 per person and will have access to the drone competitions, exhibitions, and sponsor and competitor booths. General admission will also have the opportunity to actually fly a drone! The Bridger Cup Competition is a series of challenges designed to highlight different aspects of UAS design and operation including maximum flight time, lift capacity, agility, and short track sprint first-person-view flight. Each challenge will produce a class winner and the overall best performing UAS will be awarded the Bridger Cup. The Cinema Skill Competition starts with a landing platform, take off and do a circular pattern around a flag, keeping the center of the picture on the target and keeping the image as steady as possible. The next task is to do a pan of the banners, keeping them centered. The Third task will be a pan away starting from first base and going back until the crowd is in full view. This competition will be based on cinematography, control and efficiency. The Short Track “Boomerang” FPV Race will allow competitors two chances to run a “boomerang” course–the fasted clocked time will win.
The competition will be run in two categories: 250mm width and Open Size. The race is four laps on a course consisting of two 90 degree turns, two switchbacks, a straightaway and passing through a hoop. For competitor information and schedule of events, visit bridgercup.com. Don’t miss out on this modern Drone Exhibit, Film Festival, and Competition! •
