No flying robots with exposed aerofoils
WEAPONS
4.1
All pyrotechnics (see 4.2); explosives; flames; firearms; corrosives; liquids; electronic devices - e.g. radio jamming, heat-guns,Tesla coils are banned.
4.2
Small, non-offensive pyrotechnics - e.g. flashpuffs - May be allowed at the organiser's discretion.
4.3
Devices using inflammable or combustion-supporting gases are banned.
4.4
i) Untethered projectiles are not allowed.
ii) Tethered projectiles are allowed, but the tether may not exceed 2.5m (approx. 8 ft) in length, (measured from the centre of the robot to the tip of the projectile).
4.5
The speed of any rotating weapons - e.g. circular saws, carbon or steel cutting discs - must not exceed the manufacturer's specification. The manufacturer's specification must be available for inspection.
4.6
Rotating hardened steel blades that may shatter are not allowed.
4.7
Commercial blades - e.g. bayonets - must not exceed 2Ocm/8inches in length.
4.8
All sharp edges of weapons, including fixed weapons - e.g. spikes -and robot bodywork In general that is sharp, MUST be fitted with adequate protection that must be in place at all times except in the arena. (These guards are not included with the overall weight of the robot).
4.9
i) Any moving or swinging arms - whether or not they hold sharp and/or rotating weapons - MUST be fitted with a visible locking pin that shows the arm(s) is securely locked into place.
ii) Locking pins must be painted red or have a red tag attached and MUST be in place at all times - except in the arena. (These locking pins are not included with the overall weight).
4.10
Self-contained weapons - e.g. IC powered cutting discs - must have a secondary restraint fitted in the event of the main fitting breaking way.
