Veteran Drone Racing Team

“Drone Racing is a sport that can provide Veterans the opportunity to try many new things. Be it Racing and competition, flying, STEM, electronics, 3D design and video production, it is a sport that can be whatever you want it to be supported by a fantastic and encouraging community”

‘Bear’ Team Pilot

Australian International Airshow

Victoria - March 2025

The Veteran Drone Racing Team put in an incredible performance at the Australian International Airshow! SQuiD, Stuart Francis (South Australia) from the Veteran Team, took out the win in the military competition! The rest of the team did themselves proud as well - BEAR finished in 10th, Nug Nug finished in 11th, Papabear finished in 32nd and Lukeflight23 finished in 33rd.

In the Team’s Points competition, the Veteran team finished 3rd and were extremely close to beating the Army Team for 2nd place.

In the Open Competition, which saw civilian pilots compete, many of whom are considered in the Top 10 within the Country, again SQuiD performed amazingly, finishing in 4th place.

Australian Drone Nationals

Townsville - September 2024

The Australian Drone Nationals is Australia's premier drone racing event, which saw 81 pilots from across the country travel to Townsville to compete at the Townsville Sports Precinct. The Veteran Drone Racing Team consisted of 4 Veterans, SQuiD, BEAR, NugNug and SmileyFPV who competed in the event representing their home clubs from Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide.

RESULTS: 10th - SQuiD, 36th - BEAR, 60th - NugNug, 76th - SmileyFPV

Meet the Veteran Drone Racing Team

Mission

To provide a welcoming community for veterans that provides engagement, fun, enjoyment and the chance to compete in a new and exciting sport.
To provide an opportunity for Veterans to compete in sporting competitons regardless of physical ability.
To promote mental wellbeing whether you fly on your own or with your mates.