Aso Drone Race 2026 will start on 1 November 2026 at the outdoor theater ASPECTA in Minamiaso, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture. The event will feature Avata and Neo classes using the DJI Avata 2/Avata 360 and Neo series, with courses of approximately 3 km and 1.5 km, followed by finals after the qualifying rounds.
The Aso Drone Race Executive Committee and SEKIDO CO.,LTD. will hold Aso Drone Race 2026, a one-make race event, on Sunday, 1 November 2026, using the entire ASPECTA outdoor theater in Kumamoto Prefecture. The participating aircraft are 4 models, the DJI Avata 2, Avata 360, Neo 2 and Neo, and the event will use commercially available aircraft as sold, with modifications prohibited.
Practice and qualifying rounds will be held on courses approximately 3 km long for the Avata class and 1.5 km long for the Neo class, followed by finals based on qualifying rankings. The race is designed to be enjoyed by both beginners and experienced participants, and is intended to be accessible not only to experienced drone racers but also to aerial photography enthusiasts and first-time participants.
The event outline lists the date as 1 November 2026, the venue as Kumamoto Prefecture Outdoor Theater ASPECTA, the participating aircraft as the Avata 2/Avata 360/Neo 2/Neo, participation fees of ¥6,000 for the Avata class, ¥5,000 for the Neo class and ¥8,000 for double entry, a capacity of 30 participants, and an application deadline of 13 October 2026. Advance registration is required, with a link to the official website provided.