SANCTIONED RACE FORMAT
SANCTIONED RACE FORMAT
Underground Drone League has official races all across the USA, and soon the world! As a pilot, participating in UDL is easy! Here's how:
Underground Drone League has official races all across the USA, and soon the world! As a pilot, participating in UDL is easy! Here's how:
Step 1:
Choose between one of the two classes and learn the rules, the fast and furious Shriekers or the precise adrenaline rush of Igniters. Or both!
Step 2:
Build your own race drone! Maybe even add a little bit of flair to it if you fancy. Make sure you follow the rules of the class closely!
Step 3:
Find races near you! With over 50 official qualifying races across the USA this season, there's plenty to choose from. Break a prop!
Step 4:
Create an account before joining any official races. This will be how you can track your performance against other pilots and progress in the league!
Step 5:
Attend races, earn points, and climb that leaderboard! The better you do, the more points you get and the higher you can climb.
Step 6:
The top pilots on the leaderboard get invited to a Regional Finals race where they get to put themselves head to head against the best pilots in the region.
The most active clubs will have the opportunity to host official UDL events. These are open races, meaning anyone can register and participate.
The most active clubs will have the opportunity to host official UDL events. These are open races, meaning anyone can register and participate.
WIN THE BELT
The top pilot from each race will win a UDL belt. Multiple top finishers may be strongly considered for future invitationals and all pilots may be selected to be featured in official UDL media.
OFFICIAL RACES
OFFICIAL RACES
Pitch Black: Ignites - Bluegrass Drone Racing
Located near Louisville, Kentucky, Bluegrass Drone Racing (BDR) hosts one of the most unique UDL events to date. The first race of the 2026 season kicks off early on December 6th, 2025. Find info and sign up here.
Rotor Rodeo Races - Northern Alberta FPV League
July 25th, 2026 - Igniter (Belt on the line)
July 26th, 2026 - Shrieker
We’ll be back at M.E. Lazerte High School for the 2026 Rotor Rodeo – a two-day whoop racing extravaganza! Day One (Saturday) will be UDL IGNITER spec class racing. Every quad will be lit up with bright LEDs and the tightest lines will result in the fastest times. Day Two (Sunday) will be UDL SHRIEKER racing where any 1S-powered ducted whoop can be flown. Pilots can register for either or both days below, and as always spectators are welcome!
More Info:
https://northernalbertafpv.ca/2026-rotor-rodeo-races/
Igniter Tickets:
https://northernalbertafpv.ca/event/2026-rotor-rodeo-races-udl-igniter-class/
Shrieker Tickets:
https://northernalbertafpv.ca/event/2026-rotor-rodeo-races-udl-shrieker-class/
Cigar City
Located in Tampa, Florida, one of the most active UDL clubs in the USA are planning their own event.
Outlaw Open
Located in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the Outlaw Open will take the place of Champs for the 2026 season and is planned for the first weekend of November. More info coming as details get planned.
These are the official regions for this season. Qualify in your region, win the Regional Final, get invited to the UDL Championship!
These are the official regions for this season. Qualify in your region, win the Regional Final, get invited to the UDL Championship!
Northwest
This region will have its Regional Final race in Idaho with qualifying races in Idaho, Oregon, California, and Utah
Great Lakes
This region will have its Regional Final race in Ohio with qualifying races in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania
Southwest
This region will have its Regional Final race in Arizona with qualifying races in Arizona and California
Central
This region will have its Regional Final race in Colorado with qualifying races in Colorado and Nebraska
FINDING LOCAL RACES
FINDING LOCAL RACES
There are plenty of clubs running Igniter spec class races outside of the official sanctioned events. Connect with others on UDL social media to find groups near you! Also check in with the Street League website to see posted races.
There are plenty of clubs running Igniter spec class races outside of the official sanctioned events. Connect with others on UDL social media to find groups near you! Also check in with the Street League website to see posted races.
