Canada's top FPV pilots return to Niagara, Ontario, to battle for the title of fastest drone pilot on Canadian soil.
The Event
The Biggest Event of the Year in Canadian Drone Racing
Two national-level races in one major national 3-day event.
Canadian Nationals
Open to anyone registered. Day 1 qualifying sets the field: your best three consecutive lap times determine seeding into the Sport or Pro category for Day 2 finals. Win your class, take the national title.
Regional Series Finals
Canadian MultiGP Regional Championship, run the same weekend. To participate you need to qualify by racing in a Regional Qualifier (RQ) held anywhere in Canada earlier this season. Day 3's double-elimination bracket decides who's the fastest MultiGP pilot in the country.
Aug 1–3, 2026
Race Weekend Schedule
Three days, three formats. All times on-site at PrecisionFPV Field.
Nats Qualifications
- Pilot registration & tech inspection
- Pilot meeting + track walkthrough
- Qualification rounds (10 packs min)
- End of day
Nats Finals
- Practice: Open Class (Sport)
- Sport Mains
- End of Sport Mains
- Practice: Open Class (Pro)
- Pro Mains
- End of Pro Mains + Podium Ceremony
MultiGP Regional Finals
- Open practice (3 packs max)
- Regional Finals: double elimination
- End of Regional Finals + Podium Ceremony
Know The Course
Race Track
This year's track has been created by legendary track designer Anthony “AyyyKayyy” Knight. You can practice this track in the VelociDrone simulator. Search “Canadian National Championship 2026” in the track browser to try it yourself.
Know Before You Fly
Hardware, Classes & Rules
Every quad goes through technical inspection before it touches the track. Here's what to bring and how to keep your national title.
Hardware & Classes
General Rules
- 5.8GHz analog or HDZero video only, no other systems
- 25mW max VTX power, no HDZero mW offset allowed
- Must quick-switch to Raceband channels 1–8
- OSD must display VTX channel / band / power
- Switchable antenna polarization: even channels RHCP, odd LHCP
- Control link 2.4–900MHz, 100mW max, non-dynamic
- Any ESC firmware · LEDs encouraged, not mandatory
Open Class
- 800g max all-up weight, any LiPo, any prop / motor / frame size
Rules & Sportsmanship
- Governed by the official 2026 MultiGP Rulebook
- 30m maximum altitude, designated flight areas only
- No freestyle. This is a controlled competition environment
Our Partners
Event Sponsors
A very special thank you to the following organizations for sponsoring this event with gear or funds, which goes directly into the hands of our pilots and winners.
Gold Sponsors
Site: foxeer.com
About: For over a decade, Foxeer has built its name on FPV cameras and video transmitters designed in Shenzhen and flown by racers worldwide. Their gear is a staple of the racing and freestyle scene, prized for crisp image quality, dependable signal, and prices that keep pace with pilots who crash often and fly harder.
Site: radiomasterrc.com
About: RadioMaster has become one of the most trusted names in RC radios by keeping open source hardware and firmware genuinely affordable. Their transmitters, receivers, and radio modules put competition grade control in the hands of pilots at every level, from weekend flyers to world championship competitors.
Silver Sponsors
Site: gemfanhobby.com
About: Gemfan has been shaping propellers for FPV pilots since the early days of the sport, and their props remain a race day staple for their raw thrust and value. Precision molded and dynamically balanced for smooth, vibration free flight, Gemfan props are the kind of gear you stop thinking about because they simply work.
Site: hqprop.com
About: HQProp built its reputation on precision, engineering propellers that lock in stable, predictable handling even under aggressive tuning. Where other propellers are built for speed alone, HQProp is built for control, favored by pilots who need their gear to behave exactly the same way, lap after lap.
Site: tattuworld.com
About: Tattu has powered competitive FPV racing since 2013 as the dedicated drone battery brand of Grepow, one of the most established names in lithium battery research and development. The R-Line series, now in its sixth generation, delivers the high discharge rates and instant throttle response racers depend on, backed by strict quality control on every single cell.
Site: skybridgeuav.ca
About: Skybridge UAV brings drone pilot training to Ontario, preparing students for their Transport Canada certification through both self-paced and live courses. Beyond certification, their youth programs introduce the next generation to drone soccer, FPV simulation, and aerial photography, building the pilots of tomorrow one flight at a time.
Site: rotorvillage.ca
About: Rotor Village is Canada's own FPV shop, proudly Canadian owned and operated with over a decade of experience keeping local pilots flying. From frames and motors to custom builds through their in-house build service, they stock the gear Canadian racers need and ship it same day, so a broken part never has to mean a missed weekend.
Site: t-hobby.com
About: Better known to pilots simply as T-MOTOR, T-Hobby is the FPV storefront of a company that has been engineering propulsion systems since 2009. Their racing motors are trusted for smooth throttle response and rock solid reliability, built on the same precision manufacturing that has made T-MOTOR a supplier trusted across the drone industry, not just on the race track.
Site: launchpadfpv.ca
About: Launchpad FPV keeps Canadian pilots stocked with drones, whoops, props, batteries, and electronics from local Canadian stock, so orders skip the customs delays and fees that come with buying from overseas. Their catalog leans into the micro and whoop side of the hobby as much as full-size racing gear, making them a go-to Canadian source for the smaller stuff too.
Site: totalpower.ca
About: Total Power has supplied and serviced power generation systems across Canada for over 65 years, backing everything from hospitals and data centers to gas stations and air traffic control centres with reliable standby power. With thousands of generators sold and tens of thousands of parts in stock, they're one of the most established names in Canadian PowerGen.
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2026 Nationals Pricing
Was open to any pilot with a multigp.com account and a Basic or Advanced Transport Canada RPAS Certification (aircraft below 250g are exempt).
Early Bird
CA$90 / US$65
May 6 – Jun 30, 2026
Promo code EARLYBIRD took 25% off. This window has closed.
Full Price
CA$120 / US$90
Jul 1, 2026 – Race Weekend
Registration for the 2026 event has closed.
- Active multigp.com pilot account
- Basic or Advanced Transport Canada RPAS Certification (aircraft below 250g are exempt)
- Event was capped at 48 pilots
2026 Recap
2026 Nationals Race Results
The 2026 Nationals moved to a qualify-then-seed format: Day 1 lap times placed you into the Sport or Pro Main, run alongside the separate Canadian Regional Series Finals. A tornado tore through mid-event, destroying the track and equipment, but everyone came together to rebuild, endure, and make sure every scheduled race still happened.
In the Main Event, Pedro “Pino” Caceres defended his Pro title from 2025, and Kevin “Kbar” Barker topped the Sport field. In the Regional Series Finals, Rob “BigRob” Bowles turned a 5th-place Pro Main finish into the Canadian Regional Series title.
2026 in Photos
2026 Canadian National Gallery
Event Location
PrecisionFPV Field
Fonthill, Ontario, just 15km from Niagara Falls.
Steve Bauer Trail – Kottmeie Rd, Fonthill, ON, L0S 1E6
Get Directions
Field layout: flight area, pits, and parking & camping.
Getting There
- About 1 hour from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) or Buffalo Niagara (BUF)
- Free on-site parking
Camping & Amenities
- Tent and small RV camping on-site, Friday evening to Monday (no water or sewage hookups)
- Power provided in the pits, washrooms on-site
- No campfires, and quiet after dusk
Where to Stay
- Four Points by Sheraton, Thorold
- Holiday Inn Express, Welland
- Travelodge by Wyndham, Welland
All within a short drive of the venue. Book early, rooms are subject to availability.
Who Makes This Happen
Organizers
The Canadian Drone Racing Nationals is a non-profit event, organized and run by CanaRotor Drone Sports, an organization comprised of volunteer drone racing pilots in the community.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a license to compete?
Yes. You'll need an active multigp.com pilot account and a Basic or Advanced Transport Canada RPAS Certification (aircraft below 250g are exempt) to register.
Do I need to be a Canadian Citizen to participate?
No, the event is open to all pilots willing to come to Canada to fly with us.
What can I fly?
Open Class only: 800g max AUW, 5.8GHz analog or HDZero video, 25mW max VTX power, and a quick-switch to Raceband 1–8. Full spec is in the Rules section above.
What if all of my drones break?
You'll have some downtime during qualifying rounds to make repairs. But if you're not ready to fly when your heat is called, you'll be marked down as no laps completed for that round.
How fast do the drones go?
Modern race drones can easily exceed 200km/h.
How do you measure lap times?
A radio receiver mounted at the start/finish gate captures the video signal broadcast from each drone as it passes through, timing every lap automatically.
How do I qualify for the Day 3 Regional Series Finals?
You need at least one result from a MultiGP Canadian Regional Qualifier (RQ) event held earlier in the season.
How much does it cost?
Full-price entry is CA$120 / US$90. Early-bird pricing (CA$90/US$65) ran May 6–Jun 30, 2026 and has now closed.
Where do I sign up?
Through MultiGP. Hit any “Register” button on this page to go straight to the official race listing.
Can I camp at the venue?
Yes. Tent and small RV camping is available on-site from Friday evening to Monday. There are no water or sewage hookups, and no campfires are permitted.
Is power available for charging?
Yes. Power is provided in a designated area of the pilot pits, so there's no need to bring your own generator.
Is food provided?
No, but downtown Fonthill is a short drive from the field and has grocery stores and restaurants if you need to stock up. Plan to bring food and water for race day.
Do I need to bring tables and chairs?
No. Tables and chairs will be waiting for you in the pits under a giant canopy.