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The route around Liberty Science Center of the Liberty Cup Drone Race on July 30 and 31.

(Courtesy of LSC)

Liberty Science Center will be abuzz with high-flying excitement as the Liberty Cup Drone Race competition takes flight against the New York City skyline for the very first time.

The public event is a qualifying event for the U.S. National Drone Racing Championship and features a race course of challenging obstacles all around the grounds of the science center.

In this qualifier, 100 of the world's most highly skilled drone pilots will compete for four spots in the U.S. Drone National Races in August.

The Liberty Cup drone competition will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the science center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City.

Guests have the opportunity to meet the pilots, learn how racing drones work, and follow the races through first-person-view goggles all around Liberty Science Center. Attendees can see the drones from the racers pit, indoor and outdoor viewing areas and the drone race observation tent.

Below is a full schedule of the two-day event:

Saturday, July 30

8:30 a.m.: Registration begins for all participants

9:45 a.m.: Opening Ceremony

10 a.m.: Races begin

2 p.m.: Break

2:30 p.m.: Freestyle competition

3 p.m.: Races continue until end of day

Sunday, July 31

8:30 a.m.: Registration begins for finalists

9:45 a.m.: Opening Ceremony for final 24 racers

10 a.m.: Races begin

2 p.m.: Break

2:30 p.m.: Freestyle competition

3 p.m.: Final Races - Top 8

"Liberty Science Center is thrilled to bring cutting-edge technology to our guests in such a visually stunning and exciting way," said Paul Hoffman, president and CEO of LSC. "First Person View (FPV) drone racing is a natural extension of STEM education and a great way to get people interested in science and technology."