Sky Pilot Obstacle Run
Plan, practise and fly a drone through a course your team builds itself.
About
Sky Pilot Obstacle Run is a flexible, tech-driven team challenge. Teams must guide a drone carefully through eight human-made obstacles, from take-off all the way to landing on the launch pad.
Teams begin by studying eight obstacle cards, each showing a complex formation. Together they analyse the cards and plan their choreography: who moves where, when, and who does what.
Every person gets a turn at flying the drone. Teams practise and refine their moves, finding faster and smarter ways to form each obstacle, before taking part in the final timed race.
The winning team is the one that involves every player and coordinates its movements with the most speed and precision. Along the way, teams discover just how much precision and communication it takes to keep a drone steady while everyone else is moving around it.
Learning outcomes
Sky Pilot Obstacle Run is a fun and inventive way to develop teams through technology. During practice, teams look for the most efficient ways to move and position themselves to save precious seconds in the final run.
Choreographing and reinventing the obstacles calls for innovative thinking and often leads to real breakthroughs. Roles keep changing, so every person has to adapt constantly, a perfect metaphor for agile teamwork.
Although it feels playful, the activity is a complex exercise in strategic planning that involves everyone without putting anyone on the spot.
Added time pressure keeps the atmosphere competitive but safe, giving teams space to explore how they work together and reinforce positive habits of trust and communication. Every person flies at least once, so quieter team members get a moment in the spotlight, and the whole team learns to give clear, calm instructions to whoever is at the controls.
Program flow
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Briefing
Teams learn the rules, meet their drone and get a first feel for the controls.
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Plan the formations
Teams study the eight obstacle cards and plan their choreography: who moves where, when and who does what.
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Practice flights
Everyone takes a turn at the controls while the team refines its moves and finds faster ways to form each obstacle.
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Final race
Teams fly the full course against the clock, from take-off to landing on the launch pad.
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Results
The team that involves every player and coordinates with the most speed and precision is crowned the winner.
What is included
Included
- Facilitation by experienced hosts
- Drones for every team
- Obstacle cards and course setup
- Practice time with expert guidance
- Timing and scoring
Not included
- Venue rental
- Catering and refreshments
- Audio-visual equipment
- Transportation to and from the venue
- Printing of personalised materials
Frequently asked questions
How many people can take part?
Groups from 10 to 500 guests can take part, working in smaller teams.
How long does the program take?
A typical session runs for about 1.5 hours.
Do we need any experience with drones?
No. Every person takes a turn at the controls, and teams practise with expert guidance before the final race.
Can this be run indoors or outdoors?
Yes. It can be run indoors, outdoors or a combination of both, depending on your venue.
How is the winning team decided?
The winner is the team that involves every player and coordinates its movements with the most speed and precision.
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