Drone Racing

2026 Australian Championship

22-24 October 2026

at Wenty Leagues
Sydney AUSTRALIA

be part of the action

What is Drone Racing?

Drone racing is a modern aerial race sport that combines remote piloting, FPV goggles and physical race environments. Blending the familiarity of esports-style controls with live, real-world competition, pilots race through purpose-built circuits in a fast, accessible format designed for spectators, partners and brand engagement.

RACING

The Goggles
Pilots race wearing HD FPV (first Person View) goggles that stream low-latency video directly from the drone, placing them inside the race and responding in real time.
The Controller
Each pilot uses a handheld radio controller featuring two precision gimbals—one governing throttle and rotation, the other controlling the drone's pitch and roll.
The Drone
The racing drones are quadcopters built for speed and agility, typically featuring a carbon fibre frame, and a camera that streams live footage to the pilot's goggles.
The Pilots
Racing drone pilots train to navigate complex courses at high speed using only the live video feed from their aircraft. This is an acquired skill set.
The Race Track
Racing takes place on a three-dimensional course of illuminated gates, pylons, and obstacles. LED strips on each drone trace vivid light trails through the air, revealing the split-second flight paths as pilots weave through the track at speeds exceeding 160 km/h.

THE TIMING IS JUST RIGHT

Key growth drivers include cutting-edge advancements in drone technology, increased availability of live events, and drone racing’s rise as a thrilling and fast-paced spectator sport.

The drone industry in Australia is growing quickly, with forecasts suggesting activity could reach around 60 million drone flights a year by 2043. The local drone market is already worth hundreds of millions of dollars annually and is expected to more than double over the next decade as drones become part of everyday life in entertainment, sport and events. Your brand comes in while this market is taking off, aligning with a new, high‑growth industry just as Australian families and young fans are discovering drone racing as the next big thing

As Australia enters this space, the timing is RIGHT!

Wenty Leagues

Wentworthville, Sydney AUSTRALIA

Where the action will be at

Established in 1958, Wenty Leagues is one of Western Sydney’s most established and innovative community destinations, built on a proud history of growth and strong member engagement.

Today, Wenty Leagues welcomes tens of thousands of members and generates over a million visits annually, delivering consistent, high-frequency foot traffic throughout the year. With thousands of visits per day, and significantly higher numbers across weekends, entertainment nights and major events, the Club provides a substantial and reliable audience base for partners and sponsors.

Following a multi-million-dollar redevelopment, Wenty Leagues has evolved into a modern hospitality and entertainment precinct, featuring vibrant dining outlets, contemporary social spaces, enhanced event facilities and family-friendly environments. This transformation reflects the Club’s commitment to remaining relevant, innovative and community driven.

As Wenty Leagues enters its next phase of evolution, it continues to embrace emerging, technology-driven experiences that connect new audiences with the venue. Hosting the DSpec Drone Racing Championship aligns with this forward-looking vision, positioning the Club as an ideal home for the inaugural DSpec event, offering sponsors access to a large, engaged audience within a modern, future-focused environment.

For more details about Wenty Leagues, visit the Wenty League website.

A highly visible hub

Western Sydney at its Heart

With direct frontage to the Great Western Highway and just minutes from the M4 on‑ramp at South Wentworthville, this site exposes brands to around 36,000 vehicles a day. Adjacent hotel accommodation, nearby retail and strong rail and bus connections via Wentworthville Station ensure constant movement of locals, commuters and visitors past the venue, delivering sustained visual impact for highway‑facing signage.

IT'S ALL HAPPENING

The General Event Floor-Plan

Here’s a general overview of the event space. The full perimeter is secured with gated entry points to support site security and crowd control. Guests enter through the vendor precinct, with food and beverage, merchandise, and sponsor activations/branding positioned along the main arrival route. From there, patrons move into General Admission, which leads through to the activation area, while seated-ticket holders have access to the grandstand for reserved seating.

3-day competition

The Championship race will be held from 22nd to 24th of October 2026.

Day ONE
STEM DAY

A dynamic hands-on event designed to spark interest in STEM amongst students of all ages.

Key activities include
- Drone-building challenges
- Robotics demos
- Engineering problem-solving
Day TWO
RACE DAY

The qualifying round will feature pilots from across Australia and the greater APAC region, competing for the best times to secure spots at the grand final.

Highlights
- Drone racing competition
- Drone racing simulators
- Entertainment and more
Day THREE
GRAND FINALS

Top pilots will go head-to-head, all vying for the grand prize. This is the must-attend event for all drone enthusiasts.

Highlights
- Grand Finals
- DJ and entertainment
- Food trucks, vendors and more