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<DR10> Skills Drone Requirements. a. Teams must use the Robolink CoDrone EDU or CoDrone EDU JROTC Edition for the Piloting and Autonomous Skills Matches. b. Each team must bring at least one Skills Drone to an event. Bringing multiple Skills Drones is allowed, and borrowing a Skills Drone from another team at an event is allowed in the case where a Team’s Drone becomes damaged. Teams may not use another Team’s autonomous code on a shared Drone. c. Teams may not modify the drone (except as permitted in <DR10d>) or its electronics. When replacing motors, propellers, frames, or drone batteries, only identical official parts may be used. External battery packs are permitted for use with controllers. d. Teams are permitted to decorate their Drones (e.g., painting the frame or adding stickers), provided all rules in this competition manual are followed. Decorations must not create safety hazards or interfere with the drone’s ability to sustain flight. All decorations should reflect the spirit of an educational competition. <DR11> Teamwork and Skills Robot Requirements. Teams are allowed to bring any type of Robot to an event, provided they meet the following requirements and do not violate other rules. a. Teams are allowed to bring one or more Robots to an event. If a Team elects to bring multiple Robots to an event, they must all meet the Robot requirements and pass inspection. Borrowing a Robot from another Team is not allowed. Teams can use one Robot for all Missions, or they can use different Robots for the Teamwork and Skills Missions. b. Robots must fit within a volume of 15” by 15” by 15” throughout the Match. If a Robot accidentally becomes damaged or entangled during the Match, resulting in the Robot extending beyond the size limits, it will generally be considered a Minor Violation unless the increase in size contributes to the Team winning the Match and becoming Match or Score Affecting. c. Robots are allowed to use only one battery, with a maximum capacity of 1500mAh (milliamp hours). d. The Robot must be controlled wirelessly using 2.4 GHz or using Bluetooth. Teams should expect other Drones and Robots to be controlled wirelessly at the event during a Match and utilize equipment that will not result in lost connections due to interference. Matches will not be replayed due to lost connections during a Match. e. Limited pneumatics are allowed. If used, the pneumatic system must include a visible pressure gauge and a pressure release valve. Pneumatic systems are limited to a maximum pressure of 50 psi and must be charged before placing their Robot on the Field. f. Wheels or other mechanisms that make contact with the Floor may not leave damaging or permanent residue (non-marking) on the Floor. Teams should take note that events may take place in venues, like school gyms, and utilize wheels that will not damage the Floor.
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