Below Rules and Regulations of the World Organization for Racing Drones (W.O.R.D) are from here onwards to be referred to as the Code. W.O.R.D.

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1 Below Rules and Regulations of the World Organization for Racing Drones (W.O.R.D) are from here onwards to be referred to as the Code. W.O.R.D. CODE version Disclaimer: Names, logos, brands, and other information featured or referred to within The CODE and within the World Drone Prix website, are the property of their the World Drone Prix and the World Organization of Racing Drones (W.O.R.D). By viewing the CODE and or being on the World Drone Prix website, individuals agree on that the website and its content is copyright of the World Drone Prix - WDP All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: Printing or download to a local hard disk extracts for personal and non-commercial use only Copying the content to individual third parties for their personal use, but only if the individual acknowledges the website as the source of the material Individuals may not, except with the express written permission of the Secretary General of the W.O.R.D, distribute or commercially exploit the content. Nor may the individual transmit it or store it in any other website or other form of electronic retrieval system. 1 of 22

2 1 - W.O.R.D CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS COMPETITORS APPLICATIONS LICENSES ORGANIZATION OF EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS WORLD DRONE PRIX CHAMPIONSHIP AERIAL TRACK REGULATIONS PIT STOP SHORTCUT LANE SHORTCUT JOKER LANE FAN PARTICIPATION VIEWERSHIP TECHNICAL REGULATIONS GEAR INSPECTION PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS RACE FORMAT RACE OBJECTIVES RACE REGULATIONS DEFENDING POSITION CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION INCIDENTS PROTESTS AND APPEALS W.O.R.D DELEGATES OFFICIALS SECURITY RACE SUSPENSION 22 2 of 22

3 1 - W.O.R.D The World Organization of Racing Drones is the sole and ultimate authority of all World Drone Prix (WDP) related Events, responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Drafting and releasing of the Code and/or any amendments. Overseeing the organization of all official World Drone Prix Events. Nominating, awarding and forming entities to organize World Drone Prix Events. Determining the countries to host the World Drone Prix, based on internal criteria determined by W.O.R.D. Releasing of any necessary, additional, governing documents prior to each specific event, including but not limited to: Aerial Track Design Guidelines for Organizers of International Events, Aerial Track Layout document and Rules for Individual Events. Ensuring that the Code is respected and followed in its entirety in all World Drone Prix Events. Registering Competitors, and ensuring the necessary requirements for registration are met. Organizing and overseeing all official Qualification sessions. Issuing licenses to qualified pilots. Determining incidents and issuing penalties as outlined in the Code. Providing each team with the necessary Gear as outlined in the Code. Judging and awarding winners. Delegating W.O.R.D representatives to occupy the Control Tower and supervise all Events. 3 of 22

4 2 - CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY Applying teams must consist of the mandatory team members outlined in the PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS Applying teams are allowed to have a Sponsor - a body or person that officially takes financial responsibility for the team Applying teams must have a team name that conforms to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste and modesty. Applying teams must have a drone that fits the requirements outlined in the Technical Regulations 3 - APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS It is the Team Manager s responsibility to ensure that all persons concerned observe all the requirements of the Code and that the team fits the conditions of eligibility. If the Team Manager is unable to be present in person at the Event, the Team Manager must nominate the Team s representative in writing. The team members are responsible jointly that all Code requirements are observed and respected. Team members and teams from here onwards to be referred to as Competitors. Competitors must ensure that their drones comply with the conditions of eligibility outlined in TECHNICAL REGULATIONS section of the code and safety throughout practice and the race. The presentation of a drone for inspection is to be deemed an implicit statement of conformity. All persons concerned in any way with an entered drone or present in any other capacity whatsoever in the Control row or Pit Stop Area must wear an appropriate pass at all times. No pass may be issued or used other than with the agreement of the W.O.R.D. A pass may be used only by the person and for the purpose for which it was issued. 4 of 22

5 4 - COMPETITORS APPLICATIONS Applications shall include: 1. Confirmation that the applicant has read and understood the Code and agrees, on its own behalf and on behalf of everyone associated with its participation in World Drone Prix, to observe them. 2. The names of the Pilots and Navigators. A Pilot and/or Navigator may be nominated subsequent to the application upon payment of a fee that may be applied by the W.O.R.D. 3. Written parental or guardian consent of any underage (-18) members of the team. 4. W.O.R.D issued License. 5. The team name must conform to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste and modesty. Inappropriate team names justify rejection of the team application. 6. The make of the competing drone and list of components. 7. An undertaking by the applicant to participate in every Event with the number of drones and Pilots entered. No more than 32 teams are to be admitted into each World Drone Prix Race. The number of competing teams may be increased in cases of joint ties between qualifying teams at W.O.R.D. discretion All applications are to be studied by the W.O.R.D and accepted or rejected at its absolute discretion. W.O.R.D is to publish the list of teams accepted. 5 - LICENSES Each pilot must be a holder of a certified W.O.R.D license qualifying them to participate in World Drone Prix Races. The license may be obtained through qualifications and interviews, if the following conditions are met: Speed in completing the set course. 5 of 22

6 Ability to maneuver. Full understanding of the Code. Consistent ethical, appropriate, polite and fair behavior during all WDP events. A copy of the Code as well as a copy of the Aerial Track Layout in preparation of the World Drone Prix Event is to be issued to each team. 6 - ORGANIZATION OF EVENTS For the local organization of one or more events, W.O.R.D may appoint an Organizing Committee. The organizer must be a club or body acceptable to the W.O.R.D and must enter into a host organization agreement with the W.O.R.D. The Organizing Committee acknowledges that the WDP is the exclusive property of W.O.R.D., that W.O.R.D will secure the full international trademark rights of the race and that W.O.R.D. owns all rights and data relating to their organization, exploitation, broadcasting, recording, representation, marketing, reproduction, access and dissemination by any means or mechanism whatsoever, whether now existing or developed in the future. All rights, including copyright, in all graphic, visual, artistic and rights in intellectual works shall remain in the full ownership of WORD The host organization agreement includes full acceptance of the Code and establishes roles and responsibilities of both the Organizing Committee and W.O.R.D. 7 - CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS Events are reserved for Racing Drones as defined in the TECHNICAL REGULATIONS. Each Event is to have the status of an international restricted competition. 1 Season of World Drone Prix is to consist of a maximum of 8 Events. 8 - WORLD DRONE PRIX CHAMPIONSHIP The World Drone Prix Racing Champion title is to be awarded to the Pilot that has scored the highest number of points, taking into consideration all the results obtained during the Events which take place. 6 of 22

7 The title of World Drone Prix Constructor Award is to be awarded to the Competitor which has scored the highest number of points for innovation of components created and overall results of the races. World Drone Prix Constructor Award is to be determined by the vote of the W.O.R.D judging panel and participating leagues. A Constructor is the person (including any corporate or unincorporated body) which is directly involved in Racing Drone development for the purpose of technological advancement and innovation. Points for both titles are to be awarded at each Event, with the exception of the final Event of the Championship, according to the following scale reflecting the finishing order: 1st 25 points 2nd 18 points 3rd 15 points 4th 12 points 5th 10 points 6th 8 points 7th 6 points 8th 4 points If a race is suspended under SUSPENDING RACE, and cannot be resumed, no points are to be awarded if the leader has completed less than 30% of the Race, half points are to be awarded if the leader has completed less than 75% of the original race distance and full points are to be awarded if the leader has completed 75% or more of the original race distance. The Pilots finishing first, second and third in the World Drone Prix must be present at the annual Prize Giving ceremony. A trophy is to be awarded to the Pilot who receives the most points during the championship season. Prizes and points awarded for all the positions of Competitors who tie, are to be added together and shared equally. If two or more Constructors or Pilots finish the season with the same number of points, the higher place in the World Drone Prix (in either case) shall be awarded to: The holder of the greatest number of first places. 7 of 22

8 If the number of first places is the same, the holder of the greatest number of second places. If the number of second places is the same, the holder of the greatest number of third places and so on until a winner emerges. 9 - AERIAL TRACK REGULATIONS In order to ensure the unique experience of World Drone Prix Events, the W.O.R.D mandates all Organizing Committee to follow the below rules for all aerial tracks: The length of one lap of the aerial track must not exceed the maximum of one approved battery life. Each aerial track must have guiding directional marking of specified design approved by W.O.R.D. Each aerial track must be physically present in form of rails and gates positioned throughout to serve as obstacles, in addition to obstacles that are not gates. Each aerial track must have multiple options of paths for the purpose of individual team strategy, including but not limited to: the Shortcut Lane, the Shortcut and the Joker Lane. Each aerial track boundaries, including height and width, shall be outlined prior to each Event in Rules for Individual Events document and Aerial Track Design Guidelines document. Each aerial track must feature obstacles. Event specific Obstacles are to be outlined in a separate Aerial Track Layout document. Each aerial track shall include dynamic obstacles that increase in difficulty over the course of the race. The obstacles must test the pilot s ability, including but not limited to the following: - Drone control skills during obstructing light conditions, increasing the Pilot s reliance on the Navigator. - The agility and coordination of the pilot. 8 of 22

9 - The pilot s ability to maintain course against wind. - The pilot s ability to maneuver. - The pilot s ability to make quick changes in direction. Instructions and designs of each W.O.R.D obstacle to be featured on the Aerial Track are to be provided in the form of Aerial Track Design Guidelines. If applicable to Event, Augmented Reality video overlay developed by W.O.R.D is to be made available to both teams and the audience on site and is to consist of, including, but not limited to, the following: Relevant track data, including but not limited to directional markings, obstacle information. Relevant race data, including but not limited to, current positions of competing drones, speed and number of laps completed. Digital extension of the Aerial Track. W.O.R.D reserves the right to utilize the supplementary AR as they deem fit PIT STOP Pit Stop is a designated landing area for propeller changes, battery changes, any technical servicing, or any combination of the above during the Race. Each Pilot must exit the aerial track, and land on the designated and clearly marked landing point. In the case that the Pit Stop Personnel has to perform a battery change, he or she must perform a hot-swap. At no time should the aircraft participating in the race be powered down. Failure to perform a hot-swap will disqualify the team from the Race. The Technician, Team Manager and Pit Stop personnel are the only members of the team that are allowed to be in the Pit Stop Area. 9 of 22

10 11 - SHORTCUT LANE Each Drone Prix Aerial Track (excluding Qualifiers) must feature a Shortcut Lane. Shortcut Lane is a challenging diversion which serves as a bonus track that allows the pilot to go through the Shortcut. One full run through the Shortcut Lane activates the Shortcut access for that pilot for the duration of the current lap. The Shortcut Lane may be used only once during the Race Shortcut Lane use may be a part of each team s winning strategy SHORTCUT Each Drone Prix Aerial Track must feature a Shortcut (excluding Qualifiers). A bypass on the Aerial Track, Shortcut is a path accessible only to the drone that flies through the Shortcut Lane or, if applicable in Event, was voted up by the audience to have one time access. Shortcut length shall be regulated for each Aerial Track by a Aerial Track Design Guidelines document tailored for each Drone Prix Event. The Shortcut may be used only once during the Race Shortcut use may be a part of each team s winning strategy JOKER LANE The Joker Lane is a mandatory diversion from the Aerial Track and it may be added in chosen Drone Prix Events. Each competing drone must go through the Joker Lane once. Failure to go through the Joker Lane in Events that include the Joker Lane is considered an incompletion of race and it disqualifies the team. 10 of 22

11 14 - FAN PARTICIPATION The Code mandates that fans shall be provided the opportunity to give their favorite pilot an extra speed boost by voting for them both prior to the Event and during the opening six minutes of the race. Top voted teams maybe granted: Battery Boost (a 2 second boost in battery power to be used at any time during the Race). 1 extra run through Shortcut portion of the Aerial Track VIEWERSHIP The Code mandates the Organizing Committee of the Event to provide the audience with live stream of the Race coverage from the following: Static cameras positioned on the Aerial Track focusing on Obstacles and challenging areas. Static cameras pointing at the Pilots and at the Navigators. Live Feed from the Pilot goggles. The Organizer must provide professional commentators to guide the audience through the Race TECHNICAL REGULATIONS All drones entered into any World Drone Prix Event have to comply with the following technical regulations: Size: Open Must function on FPV as visual device Video Transmitter & Receiver provided by W.O.R.D : 5.8GHz Raceband Channels 1-8 only, (if applicable to Event). Each aircraft may be fitted with a single transmitter, and no additional transmitters may be used. 11 of 22

12 Remote Control Frequency: 2400, 900, 433 MHz dependent on location and technical parameters of the racetrack. Final decisions on the frequency are to be made by W.O.R.D Race Officials and released in the Technical Document Requirements a minus of 10 days prior to the Race. The Drone shall enable Failsafe mode to allow for safety measures to be taken in case competing drone flies out of bounds or towards bystanders. Receiving connections for W.O.R.D. tracking module is outlined in the following GEAR section of the Code GEAR The Code hereby recognizes the following to be the official approved gear for any W.O.R.D organized or related events. W.O.R.D maintains the right to declare mandatory additional equipment to be fitted on each drone 7 days prior to the qualifiers: Each team is allowed 2 identical aircrafts. The Primary, and Backup aircraft. Both must be identical electronically, mechanically, and have the same build structure. The only difference is the aircraft registration tag, a sticker to be provided post technical inspection prior to being sealed off. All aircraft entered into the competition by the teams must be registered and must follow strict inspection. Teams may have up to 5 backup aircrafts, but only 2 are permitted during the race competition. All backup aircrafts must be inspected and follow regulation. Only in exceptional cases the team may request to use the other backup aircraft, and only if this is deemed as necessary by W.O.R.D. race officials. Each drone must be fitted with a Tracking Module during each Event and during all tests. The Tracking Module is to be provided by W.O.R.D. The Module must be secured to the top of the drone. The security of the module will be checked prior to the beginning of the Race during the Inspection procedure. Teams must use their best endeavors to ensure that the module is in working order at all times. The purpose of the module is to monitor, record or control one or more of the following: - Track the lap time of the Aircraft. - Track the position of the Aircraft. 12 of 22

13 Damage to the module during the Race that renders it inoperable shall automatically render the drone as out of the Race. Any repairable damage may be fixed during a Pit Stop, the time flown without an operating module shall still be counted and no extra time shall be given. Battery Regulation In the case that W.O.R.D. releases a list of approved batteries prior to the event, only the batteries on the list may be used in any official Drone Prix Events. In absence of list, the Code mandates the battery used to comply with the following: - 4s, 75c Maximum discharge rating LIPO Battery. Race Identification 4 LED distinctive lighting strips to be installed on the drone arms and back prior the race. Visual Devices - FPV transmitter system is to be provided by W.O.R.D which will operate on 5.8 GHz Raceband downlink. Flight Controller - Any flight controller is permitted, with the exception of automated flight controls. The pilot must be in control at all times during, before and after flight. Remote Control Frequency , 900 or 433 MHz, dependent on location and technical parameters of the racetrack. Final decisions on the frequency are to be made by W.O.R.D Race Officials and are to be released in the Technical Requirements Document. Frame - Any frame and material are acceptable unless deemed inappropriate or dangerous by the W.O.R.D. officials. - Frame size must accommodate the size of the Tracking Module as specified in the Technical Document released separately. 13 of 22

14 Recording Camera - Additional HD broadcast system, provided by W.O.R.D is required to be mounted on the drone for the World Drone Prix Race. The system will weigh no more than 200 grams, and its dimensions will not exceed 15x8x4 cm. Any obstructions in view of the camera qualify the team for penalties as deemed necessary by W.O.R.D. Race Officials. Exact weight, power and dimension specifications will be released separately in the technical specifications document 10 days prior to the Event. - Electromagnetic and RFID sensor system provided by W.O.R.D. must be installed and working. Individual teams are responsible for the working order of the system. Visual system (Goggles/Screen) - Teams may use a combination of goggles and screens as needed. The pilot must choose either a google or screen and operate in the designated Pilot Pod while racing. Pilot Pod - During all race time, the Pilot and the Navigator must operate from their designated Pilot Pod - drone control station. Apparel - Each team must wear designated safety clothing deemed by the W.O.R.D. race officials INSPECTION No drone may take part in the Event until it has been inspected and approved by the W.O.R.D Inspectors. The Inspectors may: - Check the eligibility of a drone or of a Competitor at any time during an Event. 14 of 22

15 - Require a drone to be dismantled by the Competitor to ensure that the conditions of eligibility or conformity are fully satisfied. - Require a qualified Competitor to supply them with such parts or samples as they may deem necessary to test before a race. - Inspection post race may be operated by the Inspectors and in case of any alteration, the Competitor may be disqualified Any drone which, after being passed by the inspectors, is dismantled or modified will be disqualified PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS Each team to consist of a minimum of 4 personnel including: A Pilot, Navigator, Technician, Pit Stop Personnel (up to 2) and a Team Manager. In such cases where the team has 4 personnel, the Pit Stop Personnel may be replaced by the Technician. Pilots The Pilot s task is to control the drone, assisted at all times through direct communication by the Navigator. The team is entitled to have 1 Backup Pilot. The Backup Pilot s task is to be ready to deploy if a pilot change is needed or permitted. Navigator The Navigator s task is to keep the Pilot informed of the surroundings that are outside the Pilot s sight, in order to prevent the breaking of any regulations - such as illegal overtaking or illegal prevention of overtaking by other drones outlined in the INCIDENT section of this document. In addition, the Navigator is to be responsible for the mandatory aerial track maneuvers which include the following: - Pit Stop - Joker Lane 15 of 22

16 - Notifying the Pilot of and guiding the Pilot through the increasing difficulty of the obstacles found on the aerial racing track - Clearing the pilot for a safe rejoining of the track Technician The Technician is responsible for the working order of the aircraft, as well as meeting W.O.R.D. aircraft requirements and maintenance before, during, and after the competition.the Technician is required to accompany the team leader to the Inspection Procedure Pit Stop Personnel Pit Stop Personnel are responsible for retrieving the aircraft in a safe manner, and must adhere to all safety rules set forth the W.O.R.D race officials. During Race, Pit Stop Personnel are responsible for the maintenance of the competing drone including but not limited to hot swapping batteries Team Manager The Team Manager is responsible for attending all meetings and must have a full understanding of procedures and regulation. He/she is responsible for all team procedures in all forms from technical to safety regulation. Team Managers must be identifiable by W.O.R.D. approved team badges. Team Personnel including the Pilot and Navigator may be changed once between the time of application by the Competitor and no later than 24hrs prior to the first Practice session. If the Team for any reason does not fulfill obligations and/or duties during the competition, concerning all the necessary procedures outlined by the Event, including administrative forms, queuing procedures, technical inspection procedures or any other necessary requirements set forth by the Official WDP organizers, penalties are to be set forth by W.O.R.D. as deemed necessary RACE FORMAT 16 of 22

17 Races are reserved for Racing Drones as defined in the TECHNICAL REGULATIONS. The World Drone Prix is to consist of the following flying sessions: Qualifying, Practice, Practice Race, Round of 32, Round of 16, 2 Semifinals of 8 and Final Race. In all sessions, 4 Pilots race in the aerial track at a time and the top two are advanced to the next stage until the Main Race. QUALIFYING: to take place on Qualifying Day. Best time counts. PRACTICE: to take place on the days preceding Practice Race Day. PRACTICE RACE: to take place on the day preceding Race Day 1 ROUND OF 32: to take place on Race Day One. The goal is to advance 16 of the Pilots, to proceed to Round of 16. ROUND OF 16: to take place on Race Day Two. The goal is to advance 8 of the Pilots, to proceed to the Semifinals. 2 SEMIFINALS OF 8: to take place on Race Day Two. The goal is to advance 4 of the Pilots, to proceed to the Final Race. FINAL 4: the starting positions in the Final 4 are determined by finishing position in the Semifinals. During this time, the Final 4 are designated their team colors for the remainder of the Main Race. The distance of all races, from the start signal to the finish, shall be equal to the least number of complete laps which exceed a distance of 7 km. At a meeting held prior to the start of the race, all Competitors shall be given any pertinent information regarding the running of the race such as emergency procedures, start and finish lines, starting times, intervals, order, Starter's commands (countdown or electronic signal), safety regulations, procedures for protests, and any other matters of importance. Competitors may ask questions about the course or the operation of the race. Additional meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Race Director. Competitors are responsible for the information discussed at that meeting. W.O.R.D. retains the right to change, at its sole discretion, the format and/or duration of the Race. 17 of 22

18 21 - RACE OBJECTIVES The objective of the race is to navigate the aerial race track in the fastest possible time incurring as few penalties as possible. Throughout the course of the race each drone must do the following: Overcome all obstacles found on the aerial track. Make a mandatory minimum of one Pit Stop per Race, failure to make a single pit stop will be viewed as incompletion of race and it will be cause for disqualification. Take one Joker Lane during the race, at any time during the course of the race, with the exception of the final lap. Maintain drones in the track at all times. For the avoidance of doubt the track marking and boundaries that can be found throughout the length of the track must be used for reference RACE REGULATIONS Should the pilot miss an obstacle, the Pilot must retake the same obstacle within the same lap. A missed obstacle must be retaken or the lap does not count. In order to retake the obstacle, the Pilot will need to go back and thus leave the boundaries of the track. It is the Navigator s responsibility to advise the Pilot on when it s safe to rejoin. A pilot cannot rejoin the track at the risk of other competitors found on the track. Should a drone go off the track, the Pilot may only rejoin if the Navigator has ensured no other drone is put at risk. Off track is outside the boundaries of the track as determined by the track itself. Re-entering may only be done without gaining any lasting advantage. At the absolute discretion of the race director, a Pilot may be given the opportunity to give back the whole of any advantage he gained by leaving the track. Precise timing and rounding methods must be specified prior to the start of the race. Times generated by digital watches must be recorded in minutes and seconds, and then converted to seconds, rounded to the nearest one-hundredth second. For the calculation of the results, the following formula applies: Time in seconds + Penalties = Result 18 of 22

19 All teams must begin the Race at their designated starting positions based upon Qualifications DEFENDING POSITION Any Pilot defending drone position on a straight portion of the track may use the full width of the track during his first move. Deliberate forcing of a drone beyond the edge of the track or any other abnormal change of direction are to be qualified as INCIDENTS CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION Being unprepared to start in the published sequence. Missing an obstacle and not retaking it Not making a single pit stop Not making a single pass through the Joker Lane Crashing into another drone and causing it damage that renders it unable to continue the race Nonobservance of the rules for: Technical Inspection Pit Stop Hot Swap Procedure Maneuvering deliberately with intention to disrupt the Race and/or other Competitors during Practice or Race. If a Team is forced to break the rules by the action of another person, the Race Director decides if the Team is to be disqualified or not for the competition. Deliberate misrepresentations on an entry form or in statements to Officials may result in disqualification from the entire event Any Competitor attempting to win a competition by irregular means, fails to follow an Official's order, fails to observe the safety rules, who conducts themselves in a manner unbecoming of the sport during the competition (including the use of profanity in the presence of spectators or officials), is to be disqualified. 19 of 22

20 25 - INCIDENTS The W.O.R.D race personnel has the right to impose time penalties to be added to the final racing time of any Team that causes an Incident. The penalties are assigned by the Race Director and/or the Race Officials based on the type and seriousness of the incident: Causing a false start Going off track Forcing another drone off the track Illegitimately overcoming an obstacle Causing collision Necessitating the suspension of a race Constituting a breach of the Code in any manner 26 - PROTESTS AND APPEALS The Team Manager must submit the protest in writing using the appropriate form. It must be submitted no more than 20 minutes after the official results are posted and signed by the Race Director. Protests and appeals from the Competitors are to be taken into consideration and re- solved as W.O.R.D officials deem fit W.O.R.D DELEGATES For each Event the W.O.R.D is to nominate the following delegates : Safety delegate Technical delegate Press delegate And may nominate: A representative of the President of the W.O.R.D. An administrative observer. 20 of 22

21 The role of the W.O.R.D delegates is to help the officials of the Event in their duties, to see within their fields of competence that all the regulations governing the Championship are respected, to make any comments they judge necessary and to draw up any necessary reports concerning the Event. The technical delegate nominated by the W.O.R.D is to be responsible for inspection and is to have full authority over the national inspectors OFFICIALS The W.O.R.D is to nominate a steering committee formed by up to 5 members will be appointed by WORD for the duration of each Event, one of whom is to be appointed chairman The W.O.R.D is to nominate the following for the duration of all Events and their names sent to the W.O.R.D at the same time as the application to organize the Event: A race director The officials of the race track. The race director shall have the overriding authority in the following matters and the officials of the race track may give orders in respect of them only with his express agreement: - The control of practice and the race, adherence to the timetable and, if he deems it necessary, the making of any proposal to the W.O.R.D steering committee to modify the timetable in accordance with the Code - The stopping of any drone in accordance with the Code - The stopping of practice or suspension of the race in accordance with the Code if he deems it unsafe to continue and ensuring that the correct restart procedure is carried out. - The starting procedure. The race director must be in contact with the officials of the race track and the Chairman s representative of the W.O.R.D race personnel at all times when drones are permitted to run on the race track. 21 of 22

22 - The officials of the race track shall work in permanent consultation with the race director. Additionally, the officials of the race track must be in race control and in contact with all Race Assistant s posts during these times SECURITY For the purpose of security and safety of everyone present during any Event: Footage from cameras installed on each drone that live feed the Event is to be referred to in case of an incident. The Failsafe mode shall be enabled upon a request from W.O.R.D staff as per directions of the race director in cases of necessity. Safety nets must be installed in order to protect any members of the audience in a close proximity, as determined by a separate Aerial Track Design Guidelines document released for each of the Aerial Tracks RACE SUSPENSION The Event is to be suspended if any of the following occurs: An incident and/or reason that W.O.R.D deems a legitimate cause to suspend a race for the purpose of security Weather conditions preventing the flying of drones in a safe manner such as winds that exceed 22 mph (19.4 knots) and/or rain Technical difficulties that prevent the regular function of the aerial track Less than 6 teams registered to participate Any reason the Steering Committee together with the Race Director define as dangerous/compromising for the Race and its attendees 22 of 22