AERIAL DRONE COMPETITION • REC FOUNDATION
Section 8 - Drone Rules <D1>
Teams must use the CoDrone EDU, CoDrone EDU JROTC Edition or Parrot Mambo.
<D2> <D3> <D4> <D5> <D6> <D7>
Drones must utilize stock Drone electronics.
Drones must utilize official motors, propellers and frames.
Drones must be running current firmware.
Decorations are allowed. One Drone at the Field.
There is a difference between accidentally and willfully violating a Drone rule.
Section 9 - Safety Rules <S1>
Teams may only fly their drone in a designated Flight Zone. Complete a Pre Flight Checklist before every Match.
<S2> <S3> <S4> <S5> <S6> <S7>
Stay in the Pilot station or Visual Observer stations and out of the field during a Match.
Stay in control of your Drone.
Batteries must be charged before launch.
Wear safety glasses.
Students must be accompanied by an adult.
Updates and Changelog
• Corrected minor typos • Added definition of Flight Clearance • Updated definition of Flight Zone • Added rule <T6> of Division Final Process • Clarified Autonomous Flight Rules Note regarding earning points with the blue Arch Gate and Fly Through Panel This manual may have updates over the course of the season. Each version is official and must be used in official events until the release of the next version, upon which the previous version becomes void. Any updates will be listed below in the Changelog. The latest version of the Competition Manual can always be found in the REC Library Article: Competition Manual & Resources Version 2.0 - October 28, 2024
• Updated rule <AM14> and <PM10> to clarify the edge of the Pilot Station • Clarified Skills Missions rules by replacing the word run(s) with Match (es)
• Added rules <D7> to expand on Drone Rule violations • Updated rule <S2> to add Flight Clearance Inspection
10 MISSION 2025 GRAVITY COMPETITION MANUAL V 2.0
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