# Challenges **URL:** https://greyarro.ws/c/challenges/20.md [Latest](https://greyarro.ws/latest.md) · [Categories](https://greyarro.ws/categories.md) · [Tags](https://greyarro.ws/tags.md) --- ## [About the Challenges category](https://greyarro.ws/t/about-the-challenges-category/686)
**Author:** [@PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/u/PingSpike)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2017 19:47 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/about-the-challenges-category/686 "2017-10-24T19:47:52Z")
Check this category regularly for your chance to win special trophy badges that will be added to your Profile page. The Grey Arrows Drone Club will be setting a series of special Challenges throughout the year which you… --- ## [Hyperlapse subjects, suggestions & ideas welcome](https://greyarro.ws/t/hyperlapse-subjects-suggestions-ideas-welcome/93130)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 21:05 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hyperlapse-subjects-suggestions-ideas-welcome/93130 "2026-09-29T21:05:48Z")
We are welcoming idea’s for hyperlapses, so If any of you lovely lot have any please feel free to post them here so a list can hopefully be created would really appreciate some thoughts & idea’s, Thank you … --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge - September 13th to September 26th - Patterns](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-september-13th-to-september-26th-patterns/115512)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 13:36 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-september-13th-to-september-26th-patterns/115512 "2026-09-29T13:36:14Z")
You decided: PATTERNS RULES The requirement is to submit a single still image created using a drone to illustrate the subject of the competition. This round will run from 00:01 Sunday September 13th to 23:00 Saturday… --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Competition September 27th to October 10th - Tall Chimney](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-competition-september-27th-to-october-10th-tall-chimney/116002)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2026 16:54 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-competition-september-27th-to-october-10th-tall-chimney/116002 "2026-09-28T16:54:06Z")
For this round of RTF you chose: RULES The requirement is to submit a single still image created using a drone to illustrate the subject of the competition. This round will run from 00:01 Sunday September 27th to 23:… --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge 27th September to October 10th - Vote for the subject - and a Challenge Change?](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-27th-september-to-october-10th-vote-for-the-subject-and-a-challenge-change/115738)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2026 17:29 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-27th-september-to-october-10th-vote-for-the-subject-and-a-challenge-change/115738 "2026-09-26T17:29:36Z")
At last the Mighty Randomizer™ has ceased its roar and we minions here at ChallCom HQ can communicate without shouting ourselves hoarse or resorting to sign language. And the machine has chosen another three subjects fro… --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge - August 30th to September 12th - Sunrise or Sunset](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-august-30th-to-september-12th-sunrise-or-sunset/115052)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2026 21:20 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-august-30th-to-september-12th-sunrise-or-sunset/115052 "2026-09-16T21:20:30Z")
You voted. You chose. Go for it! Just to make it look official, though no one ever reads them: RULES The requirement is to submit a single still image created using a drone to illustrate the subject of the competiti… --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge - September 13th to 26th - Vote for the Subject](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-september-13th-to-26th-vote-for-the-subject/115270)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [12 September 2026 21:37 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-september-13th-to-26th-vote-for-the-subject/115270 "2026-09-12T21:37:10Z")
Sunrises and sunsets are currently occuring outwith the hours of 9 to 5 so both those with time on their hands and many who work should be able to post an entry in the current RTF. And now is your chance to vote for the… --- ## [GADC Fpv Challenge “WTF”!](https://greyarro.ws/t/gadc-fpv-challenge-wtf/114192)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2026 20:17 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/gadc-fpv-challenge-wtf/114192 "2026-09-06T20:17:07Z")
The challenge will run from Monday 10th August 00,01 hours until (TBA) 22,00 hours where a poll shall be put up shortly after for all GADC members to cast their votes ! everything set out below from @ORB\_FPV How about… --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge August 16th to 29th - Trains or Trams](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-august-16th-to-29th-trains-or-trams/114432)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [1 September 2026 17:54 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-august-16th-to-29th-trains-or-trams/114432 "2026-09-01T17:54:59Z")
A new round - you chose: Don’t get too close and upset Network Rail, please! RULES The requirement is to submit a single still image created using a drone to illustrate the subject of the competition. This round wil… --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge - Subject suggestions invited!](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-subject-suggestions-invited/35641)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 193\ **Last updated:** [31 August 2026 15:43 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-subject-suggestions-invited/35641 "2026-08-31T15:43:30Z")
When the RTF Competition returns we want to get oft to a flying start (pun intended) So we need your help. Let us have your suggestions for the things you think would make good, challenging (but not impossible!) subjects… --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge - August 30th to September 12th - Vote for the Subject](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-august-30th-to-september-12th-vote-for-the-subject/114792)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2026 21:06 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-august-30th-to-september-12th-vote-for-the-subject/114792 "2026-08-29T21:06:41Z")
Three candidates for the next challenge subject. Vote for your favourite by 22:00 on Saturday August 29th. poll @group-challenges --- ## [Solar Eclipse 2026 Friendly Competition - Scores Revealed](https://greyarro.ws/t/solar-eclipse-2026-friendly-competition-scores-revealed/114285)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 06:37 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/solar-eclipse-2026-friendly-competition-scores-revealed/114285 "2026-08-24T06:37:10Z")
Just had a thought, so there’s been no planning gone into this but seeings there’s been a bit of chat & interest regarding the solar eclipse today, why not & open to all members on here whether your using a camera drone … --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge August 2nd to 15th - Bridges - Vote for the Winner](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-august-2nd-to-15th-bridges-vote-for-the-winner/113705)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [20 August 2026 08:30 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-august-2nd-to-15th-bridges-vote-for-the-winner/113705 "2026-08-20T08:30:42Z")
By due democratic process you have selected the subject for this round of RTF. Which means that 60% of you should have no reason to moan! The rest of you can grumble as normal :slight\_smile: This time the subject you h… --- ## [Let’s Edit: Is This Photo Worth The Effort?](https://greyarro.ws/t/let-s-edit-is-this-photo-worth-the-effort/88040)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 278\ **Last updated:** [18 August 2026 07:27 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/let-s-edit-is-this-photo-worth-the-effort/88040 "2026-08-18T07:27:31Z")
Seeing as the official FAFEC challenge is taking a break, @Kirky and myself thought it might be an idea to start this up. The idea is for someone to post a photo (preferably the RAW file) they think can be improved and … --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge August 16th to 29th - Vote for the Subject](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-august-16th-to-29th-vote-for-the-subject/114056)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 August 2026 21:04 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-august-16th-to-29th-vote-for-the-subject/114056 "2026-08-15T21:04:49Z")
Here we go again! Time to vote for your choice of drone photo subject. And the choices are Cranes, Trains or Trams, and agriculture. The poll closes at 22:00 on August 15th. poll @group-challenges --- ## [GADC Fpv Challenge - Winner Announced 🥇](https://greyarro.ws/t/gadc-fpv-challenge-winner-announced/111566)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2026 16:44 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/gadc-fpv-challenge-winner-announced/111566 "2026-08-10T16:44:25Z")
The challenge will run from Monday 15th June 00,01 hours until (TBA) 22,00 hours where a poll shall be put up shortly after for all GADC members to cast their votes ! everything set out below from @ORB\_FPV ok time t… --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge July 19 to August 1st - Lakes - Winners Announced](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-july-19-to-august-1st-lakes-winners-announced/113072)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2026 06:56 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-july-19-to-august-1st-lakes-winners-announced/113072 "2026-08-05T06:56:13Z")
20 out of 28 of you have voted for the subject - how many entries will we get? With less than an hour to go we have seven entries for the current subject, ten voted for it out of a total of 25 voters. Can we hope for a b… --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge July 5th to 18th - Long Exposure (Nights) - Winner announced](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-july-5th-to-18th-long-exposure-nights-winner-announced/112397)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [3 August 2026 19:32 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-july-5th-to-18th-long-exposure-nights-winner-announced/112397 "2026-08-03T19:32:48Z")
You chose Long Exposure (Nights) as the subject of the Challenge. You have until 23:00 on Saturday July 18th to submit your entries:. RULES The requirement is to submit a single still image created using a drone to i… --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge August 2nd to 15th - Subject Announced](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-august-2nd-to-15th-subject-announced/113330)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2026 21:13 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-august-2nd-to-15th-subject-announced/113330 "2026-08-01T21:13:07Z")
Your subjects this week are (in case reversed writing a la Leonardo isn’t your forte): Motor Sport, Bridges or Motorway Services. Vote for your favourite before the poll closes at 22:00 on Saturday, August 1st. poll @gr… --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge July 19th to August 1st - Vote for the Subject](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-july-19th-to-august-1st-vote-for-the-subject/112758)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 July 2026 21:08 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-july-19th-to-august-1st-vote-for-the-subject/112758 "2026-07-11T21:08:00Z")
Three potential subjects freshly picked by the Randomizer™. Non-seasonal and suitable for day or night! You have until 22:00 on Saturday 18th to vote for your favourite. poll @group-challenges --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge June 21st to July 3rd - Mills - Vote for the Winner](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-june-21st-to-july-3rd-mills-vote-for-the-winner/111801)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [7 July 2026 09:59 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-june-21st-to-july-3rd-mills-vote-for-the-winner/111801 "2026-07-07T09:59:28Z")
You voted. You chose: MILLS And where would we be without rules? RULES The requirement is to submit a single still image created using a drone to illustrate the subject of the competition. This round will run from 0… --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge July 5th to 18th - Vote for the Subject](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-july-5th-to-18th-vote-for-the-subject/112091)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2026 00:21 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-july-5th-to-18th-vote-for-the-subject/112091 "2026-06-30T00:21:10Z")
Your choice of three subjects for the upcoming Challenge is Cliff Face, Dronies (selfies) in Interesting Places or Long Exposure (Nights) The poll will close at 22:00 on Saturday, July 4th. poll @group-challenges --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge June 7th to 20th - Contrasts in Nature - Winner Announced](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-june-7th-to-20th-contrasts-in-nature-winner-announced/111335)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [23 June 2026 13:28 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-june-7th-to-20th-contrasts-in-nature-winner-announced/111335 "2026-06-23T13:28:47Z")
You have chosen You’ve just got time to read the rules before heading out to create your image(s): RULES The requirement is to submit a single still image created using a drone to illustrate the subject of the compe… --- ## [The GADC Fpv Challenge - Urban Drop + Any Kind Of Dive - Winner Announced](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-gadc-fpv-challenge-urban-drop-any-kind-of-dive-winner-announced/109803)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [14 June 2026 11:04 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/the-gadc-fpv-challenge-urban-drop-any-kind-of-dive-winner-announced/109803 "2026-06-14T11:04:02Z")
The challenge will run from Sunday 26th April 00,01 hours until Sunday 24th May 22,00 hours where a poll shall be put up shortly after for all GADC members to cast their votes ! The poll for voting shall be open till… --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge June 21st to July 3rd - Vote for the subject](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-june-21st-to-july-3rd-vote-for-the-subject/111551)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 June 2026 21:00 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-june-21st-to-july-3rd-vote-for-the-subject/111551 "2026-06-13T21:00:02Z")
Your three randomly selected choices are Crops, Mills and Landscapes without Buildings. The poll closes at 22:00 on Saturday June 20th. poll @group-challenges --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge May 24th to June 6th - Boats with Engines and / or Follys - Winners Announced](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-may-24th-to-june-6th-boats-with-engines-and-or-follys-winners-announced/110839)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [9 June 2026 18:45 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-may-24th-to-june-6th-boats-with-engines-and-or-follys-winners-announced/110839 "2026-06-09T18:45:01Z")
Three to choose from and the popular vote was split equally between two subjects So you can photograph either or both, in the unlikely event of being able to combine the two But, before you rush out to take advan… --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge May 10th to 23rd - Clocks - Winners Announced](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-may-10th-to-23rd-clocks-winners-announced/110334)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [7 June 2026 10:22 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-may-10th-to-23rd-clocks-winners-announced/110334 "2026-06-07T10:22:57Z")
For the next fortnight turn your attention to the subject of Clocks And, because you enjoy them so much, here are the rules: RULES The requirement is to submit a single still image created using a drone to illustrat… --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge June 7th to 20th - Vote for the Subject](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-june-7th-to-20th-vote-for-the-subject/111099)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 May 2026 20:55 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-june-7th-to-20th-vote-for-the-subject/111099 "2026-05-30T20:55:16Z")
Your three choices are Contrasts in Nature, Reservoirs or Shiny. The poll will close at 22:00 on Saturday June 6th so, if you are going to the Big Meet. - vote early! poll @group-challenges --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge May 24th to June 6th - Vote for the Subject](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-may-24th-to-june-6th-vote-for-the-subject/110596)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 May 2026 20:52 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-may-24th-to-june-6th-vote-for-the-subject/110596 "2026-05-16T20:52:06Z")
As usual, three to choose from. Which one will you pick? You have until 22:00 on May 23rd to decide! poll @group-challenges --- ## [RTF Drone Photo Challenge April 26th to May 9th - Castles - Winners Announced](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-april-26th-to-may-9th-castles-winners-announced/109810)
**Author:** [@Challenges\_Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Challenges_Committee)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [16 May 2026 20:50 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/rtf-drone-photo-challenge-april-26th-to-may-9th-castles-winners-announced/109810 "2026-05-16T20:50:59Z")
The subject you have chosen for this round is RULES The usual rules apply, have you ever read them?. The requirement is to submit a single still image created using a drone to illustrate the subject of the competiti… [Next page](https://greyarro.ws/c/challenges/20.md?page=1)