It’s time for the 2^nd Annual Ice Storm Drone Racing Competition scheduled for the Pettit National Ice Center April 29-30, 2023. This family friendly event will be drawing in more than 60 professional drone pilots from around the world to fly their drones at up to 120 mph over the ice between two rinks at the Pettit! Unique Drone Zones on Saturday will also feature highly interactive participation for drone enthusiasts, families and kids of all ages. Fly a virtual drone, talk to pilots, learn how to assemble and fix drones, watch pilots do tricks and much more. Additional info is below and photos from last years event are also attached. A video link from last year’s racing can be found here if needed –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4LweHkhs74

Ice Storm Drone Racing Competition Details

DATE:                        Saturday, April 29 thru Sunday April 30

LOCATION:             Pettit National Ice Center
500 S 84th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53214

TIMES:                      Saturday, April 29:  9:00am – 1pm Tiny Trainer Class Qualifying

                                       1:30 – 3:00pm School Team Races

                                       3:00-7:00pm Open Class Qualifying

Interactive Drone Zones

• Sunday, April 30:    9:00am – Tiny Trainer Next Bracket
• 10:30am – Open Class Next Bracket
• 1:00pm – Tiny Trainer Pro Class Bracket
• 2:30pm – Open Pro Class Bracket

Wisconsin’s only international drone racing competition over ice returns to the Pettit National Ice Center for its second year April 29-30! This popular weekend event attracts drone enthusiasts and families to see more than 60 professional drone pilots from the U.S. and as far away as Italy, Costa Rica and South Korea racing at 120 mph over the Pettit’s ice rinks for $25,000 in cash prizes. Local student teams will also compete. New this year for attendees on Saturday – special interactive Drone Zones where fans can meet pilots/support teams; learn how to make, fly and repair drones; try out the Velocidrone – a virtual drone simulator, watch drone pilots performing tricks, learn more about drones, robotics and rockets and much more. Kids and adults of all ages are welcome to get an immersive family friendly experience into this growing and popular sport and hobby!

Ice Storm Drone Racing Top Pro Pilots Competing:

• 19-year-old Minchan Kim, South Korea – recognized as the fastest drone pilot in the world!
• Alex Vanover – 2019 Drone Racing League (DRL) World Champion
• Armando Gallegos, MondoFPV, DRL pilot
• Mason Lively, Hyper, DRL pilot
• Christian VanSloun, Amari, DRL pilot

COST:             $10 per day, $18 for a 2-day pass, kids 5 and under – Free!

Tickets & info at www.wisconsindroneracing.com / Food/beverage available on site

EVENT ORGANIZERS/CONTACT:           Milwaukee Montessori School and MultiGP

Alesa Weiss aweiss@milwaukeemontessori.org

Milwaukee Montessori School 414-259-0370 Ext. 142