AERIAL DRONE COMPETITION • REC FOUNDATION
Overview
The REC Foundation’s Aerial Drone Competition provides a unique hands-on learning experience, fostering crucial STEM skills including drone piloting, programming, and problem-solving. The competition environment mirrors the real world, requiring teamwork, critical thinking, and innovation to navigate mission challenges. Students learn to collaborate effectively, hone their communication skills, and build the resilience needed to tackle future challenges. This fosters a deep understanding of flight principles, documentation, and interpersonal skills, all while igniting a passion for drone-related careers.
The Aerial Drone Competition has FOUR Missions for Teams to compete in:
Teamwork Mission Two Drone Teams compete as an Alliance in 90-second Matches, working collaboratively to score points on a field approximately 20’x20’. Autonomous Flight Skills Mission A Drone is programmed by Students to operate entirely autonomously earning points to complete tasks. Each Team will have the opportunity to have 2 five minute sessions at the field to complete up to three Autonomous Flight Skills Mission runs each session. Piloting Skills Mission A Drone is Piloted by Students to fly through an obstacle course. Teams compete alone to score as many points as possible by flight through, under and around obstacles. Each Mission is 60 seconds and Teams will have 2 opportunities at each competition. Communications Mission During the Communications Mission, Teams will interview with judges to answer questions about their Team, Drone, programming, and competition logbook documentation.
4 MISSION 2025 GRAVITY COMPETITION MANUAL V 1.0
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