Aerial Drones Robotics Competition

The Aerial Drone Competition offers an exciting educational drone sporting event that focuses on hands-on, student-centered learning.

The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation's Aerial Drone Competition provides a unique hands-on learning experience, fostering crucial STEM skills including drone piloting, programming, and problem-solving.

Teams learn about drones, flight principles, programming, documentation, and communication skills while expanding their understanding of and building interest in drone-related workforce and career opportunities.

Teams compete in four missions: Teamwork, Piloting, Autonomous Flight, and Communications.

Aerial Drone competition is open to grades 3 and above. Team UP for STEM organizes elementary, middle, and high school teams. Recommended team size: 2 to 4.

Team dues: $199.99/month. The dues help cover the cost of competition registration, equipment, and materials.

Season Schedule

June 2025 — Mission 2026 Season Opens for Team Registration

September 9, 2025 — Mission 2026 Competition Rules Released

October 2025 to March 2026 — Qualifying Events

June 2026 — Regional Championships

Ready to join? Please fill in this registration form to sign up for a team.