The A2RL Drone Championship returns for Season 2 at UMEX Abu Dhabi, bringing the world’s top AI teams together to push the limits of autonomous flight. Following last year’s historic moment when an AI-powered drone beat a world champion human pilot, Season 2 raises the stakes with new challenges, faster algorithms and latest innovations in aerial autonomy on full display.
21-22 January 2026, Hall 10

EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, 22 January:
09:00 Multi-Drone Challenge – Silver Races
09:15 AI Speed Challenge – Teams Sessions
11:53 Human vs AI Races – Semi-Finals
13:23 Multi-Drone Challenge – Gold Races
13:58 Human vs AI Races – Finals
15:28 Awards Ceremony

Note: Timings subject to change.