SGDC Floodlit BQE/ RQE - Mar 22nd
SGDC is proud to host the first British Qualifying Event of the year, the third annual day-night main event (BQE/RQE). Possibly the first MultiGP Regional Qualifier!
Please join us under the floodlights for flying, fun, and the usual shenanigans at our home here at Yate Outdoor Sports Complex.
Our event is open to pilots of all abilities, so you don't have to be a top racer to take part and have a good time.
You can fly any FPV racing drone, it doesn't have to be a 5 inch race drone (but we would recommend it) you can fly your freestyle rig or even a toothpick and anything up to 6s - Just check it conforms with the BDRA technical specs .
We are limiting this event to 30 pilots to ensure that everyone can get in a good amount of flying and qualifying rounds.
Event location - https://yate-outdoor-sports-complex.co.uk/
Timing and Event Format
Our event will be run using an ImmersionRC LapRF timing system linked to Livetime. We will also be live streaming our event to YouTube so that you can easily keep track of the standings. We’ll be using the BDRA & MultiGP compliant race format (qualifying rounds leading into triple finals for all).
We have been granted the following local variation on the 2026 ruleset:
Qualifying rounds are not capped at 3 laps, you may fly as many laps as you wish within the time limit. The best 3 consecutive laps will then seed you into finals.
RQE ruleset:
Qualifying to Mains will be your “Single Fastest 3 Consecutive Laps”. Mains will all be 3 laps.
On Site Facilities
Our onsite Cafe/Bar will be open all day serving a range of hot/cold food and drinks.
We have toilets & facilities with onsite parking, lots of comfy cafe space & sheltered stadium seating.
Venue capacity for mains charging is available within reason.
Entry Fee
Entry fee is £30, there will be a £2 discount with BDRA membership. This will go directly to funding the venue, our site & track resources allowing us to offer prestigious events like this.
Refund Policy
In the event of a rained off / cancelled race day we will offer a 50% refund, however please prepare your quads to fly in the rain, using conformal coating or appropriate techniques. If the event goes ahead but you cannot fly, we will not be able to refund you. Remember, this is a Winter event!
If you cancel your place we will do our best to fill it from the reserve pilots list, if we fill the spot we will refund you minus PayPal fees (4%).
Requirements
BMFA insurance only
Analog or HDZero, 25 mw VTX output
Battery cell voltage must be no more than 4.35 V, if you are found to have over charged your batteries you will be asked to leave.
Please familiarise yourself with the new British Drone Racing Association regulations:
https://bdra.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BDRA_RULES_2026_FINAL_JAN_2026.pdf
https://bdra.uk/current-rules/
We look forward to welcoming you to YOSC for the Floodlit BQE.
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You can also check out our website: https://www.sgdc.co.uk
Registration opens on 01-03-2026 8:00 pm ( In: ... ! )