AERIAL DRONE COMPETITION • REC FOUNDATION
<TM2> Loading Zone Cleared. At the start of the Match, each of the 2 Launchers will have 8 Balls in its Loading Zone.
A Loading Zone is considered Cleared when
a. All 8 Balls from that Launcher have been launched into the field. b. No Balls remain in the Loading Zone. c. No Balls are on the Launcher.
Figure 23
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Figure 24
<TM3> Introducing Match Load Balls. Match Load Balls may be introduced to the Match under the following conditions:
For the purpose of this rule, “introduce” refers to the moment when Match Load Balls are no longer in contact with a human.
Balls may be placed on the Launcher under the following conditions: 1. The Match has started. 2. Ball placement is done by a Visual Observer.
3 . The loading end of the Launcher is in contact with the ground. (Figure 25). 4. The Ball is placed behind the yellow dotted line on the Launcher. 5. Balls must be loaded only from the Loading Station adjacent to their corresponding Launcher; transferring balls between stations is not allowed. 6. The Launcher is activated by the downdraft or weight of the Drone, which triggers the release of the Ball(s) into the field.
Figure 25
The Visual Observer is permitted to tip the Launcher back to reload Balls.
40 MISSION 2026 TIME WARP COMPETITION MANUAL V 1.0
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