Aerial Drone Competition – February 21, 2026

NASA Langley Research Center hosted an Aerial Drone Competition on February 21, 2026, for middle and high school students. Students competed in teamwork, piloting, and autonomous flight missions. A special thank you to the LAA members who volunteered their time and support –Sharon Monica Jones, Louis Glaab, Lil Richwine, Kathy Ferrare, Linda Bangert, Mary DiJoseph, Dave Hinton, Lawrence Taylor, John Berry, and Christina Moats-Xavier (not pictured). Their responsibilities included working the check-in desk, serving as a referee, pit administration, lunch assistance, inspection table support, and team queueing. Feedback from the LAA volunteers highlighted how exciting it was to watch the teams collaborate, noting the students’ enthusiasm and strong competitive spirit throughout the event. Additional pictures of the event are posted here.