SEKIDO CO.,LTD. will hold Aso Drone Race 2026 on 1 November at ASPECTA in Minamiaso, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture. The event will have 2 classes using 4 Avata and Neo models, with advance applications accepted through 13 October.
The event will be held as Aso Drone Race 2026 on 1 November 2026 at Kumamoto Prefecture Open-Air Theater ASPECTA (Aspecta). It will feature one-make racing in 2 classes using 4 models from the DJI Avata and Neo series.
The Avata class will use a course approximately 3 km long, while the Neo class will use a course approximately 1.5 km long. Following practice and qualifying, the finalists will be divided into groups based on their qualifying results before the final races are held. The 4 models are the DJI Avata 2, Avata 360, Neo 2 and Neo. Modifications to the aircraft are prohibited.
The event is limited to 30 participants. Entry fees are ¥6,000 for the Avata class, ¥5,000 for the Neo class and ¥8,000 for dual entry in the Avata and Neo classes. Applications close on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, or earlier if capacity is reached.
Advance registration is required. Details and registration information are available on the dedicated page of the official website.