The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is excited to host a first-of-its-kind drone competition. Through partnership with NC Innovation, America Makes and The Range Complex, the two-day event is set for Oct. 8-9, at The Range Complex in Cumberland County.
This competition highlights the region’s defense innovation ecosystem, anchored by Fort Bragg, and is the first of its kind to connect military, academia, industry and private citizens. One of the goals of this event is to build North Carolina’s largest drone community and advance innovation within the United States.
Day one, competitors will compete amongst their category in first-person view (FPV) races across three different lanes. On day two, teams will come together across sectors for a series of tactical exercises that will require collaboration and adaptability…