AERIAL DRONE COMPETITION • REC FOUNDATION
1 Overview
The Robotics Education and Competition Foundation’s (RECF) 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 to build the resilience required 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 together to score points. Autonomous Flight Skills Mission Students program their Drone to operate fully autonomously, earning points by completing specific tasks during the Autonomous Flight Skills Mission. Each Match lasts 3 minutes, and Teams are allowed up to three Matches per event. Piloting Skills Mission Students pilot their Drone through an obstacle course, aiming to score as many points as possible by flying through, under, and around various challenges during the Piloting Skills Mission. Each Match is 60 seconds, and Teams are allowed up to three Matches per event. Communications Mission During the Communications Mission, Teams submit competition logbooks and participate in an interview with judges. During the interview, Teams will respond to questions about their Team management, coding, strategies, and career connections.
4 MISSION 2026 TIME WARP COMPETITION MANUAL V 1.0
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