Date and time
Aug 6, 2026
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location
Dayton
Price
Free
RSVPs
0 going
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Last updated
Jul 19, 2026
6:01 PM
Flite Fest 2026 is heading to Dayton, Ohio, for the largest collaboration in its history. For the first time, Flite Fest will take place alongside the DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) Lift Challenge, a $6.5 million heavy-lift drone competition that pushes the limits of UAV design, aerospace engineering, and vertical-lift innovation. And it all happens, August 6-9, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force! Flite Fest, one of the largest family-friendly RC aviation events in the world, bringing together builders, pilots, and STEM enthusiasts, will feature Build Tents, Open Flying, Crazy Builds, RC Air Combat and more on the museum grounds. Now it's combined with one of the most ambitious drone innovation challenges in the world. The DARPA Lift Challenge is a unique aviation competition where teams of engineers, students, and innovators will compete for a share of $6.5 million in prizes by pushing the limits of unmanned flight. Visitors can observe cutting-edge aircraft demonstrations and experience aviation innovation in action. If you love RC planes, drones, aerospace engineering, STEM, and aviation history, this is the aviation event of 2026. While you're here, take advantage of FREE admission every day, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force - the world's largest and oldest military aviation museum, featuring over 360 aircraft across 19 acres of indoor space. More about Flite Fest & the DARPA Lift Challenge:
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Date: Aug 6, 2026
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location: Dayton
Price: Free