Schedule

Information on due dates for the proposal and design report phases will be posted here once it becomes available.

 Competition Schedule

• Proposal Submission Window Open: 15 October 2026, 8 a.m. ET
• Proposal Submission Window Closed: 31 October 2026, 5 p.m. ET
• Team Notifications Sent: 21 November 2026 (no later than)
• Final Report Submission Window Open: 1 February 2027, 8 a.m. ET
• Final Report Submission Window Closed: 19 February 2027, 5 p.m. ET
• Design/Build/Fly Competition Flyoff: 15–18 April 2027 | Tucson, AZ

PLEASE NOTE: All schedule deadlines are strictly enforced.

 DBF Fly-Off Preliminary Schedule

• Thursday, 15 April: 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.
• Friday, 16 April: 7 a.m.– 6 p.m.
• Saturday, 17 April: 7 a.m.– 6 p.m.
• Sunday, 18 April: 7 a.m.– 6 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: All deadlines are strictly enforced.