Aerial Drone Competition Sponsorships 2024-25

Students learn about drones, flight principles, programming, documentation, and communication skills while expanding their understanding and building interest for Drone-related workforce and career opportunities.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2024-2025

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CULTIVATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF STEM STUDENTS Development

A STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN TOMORROW’S LEADERS

There are more than 120 events every season, with a growth rate of 62% each year. Each event is attended by hundreds of individuals, with Regional Championships attracting several thousand participants, educators, parents, community leaders, and other sponsors making the Aerial Drone Competition a high-profile platform to showcase your commitment to education and innovation.

The REC Foundation’s Aerial Drone Competition is more than a venue for STEM education; it’s a platform for cultivating the next generation of innovators. By combining thrilling competition with hands-on learning, we equip students with STEM skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and confidence through problem-solving. This real-world experience ignites a passion for STEM careers. By sponsoring the Aerial Drone Competition, you’re not just supporting a competition; you’re providing students with the tools and self-assurance they need to thrive in tomorrow’s workforce. ADVANCING TODAY’S WORKFORCE Introduction

Sponsor our Aerial Drone Competition and impact thousands of STEM students. Enjoy elevated brand visibility, increased customer engagement, and exposure to U.S. drone teams and schools. Customize your sponsorship package starting at $10,000.

“The program teaches the students very important skills, like teamwork…the collaboration effort is really great.”

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Over the past three seasons, the Aerial Drone Competition has grown exponentially. The number of registered teams participating in the ADC has risen over 300%, with 2,000 teams expected in the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the program’s expansion, as well as the impact it has had on students and educators, with the infographs below. GET TO KNOW OUR NUMBERS Statistics

- Keith Bonilla, Rochester School for the Deaf

“Participating in the Aerial Drone Competition has helped a lot with teamwork. I’ve learned leadership at moments when you don’t have someone else on your team or when you have to go scout for someone for your alliance. It helps with understanding more about current technology and how drones work, and that’s a good thing to have for future careers.” - Dominic, Drone Pilot “Learning from JROTC definitely helped with drones because you’re taught to be disciplined, the time management, you’re definitely more aware of your surroundings and then drone flips and helps you with teamwork, communication, missions and all this and that flips over to helping you in JROTC. So they both work well with each other.” - Alex, Slidell High School, Louisiana, Team 26581A “The more we can expose students to the variety of opportunities that exist within aeronautics, especially at a young age, the better it is for them to make an informed choice so as they continue through high school, they can continue these types of opportunities that could lead into that career field later in life.” - Kris Copeland, Vice President, Tulsa Community College

Students developed a significant increase of knowledge, skills and abilities in STEM area(s)

Students have an increased interest in STEM Careers

Coaches reported that the program provided them tools to engage underrepresented students in STEM

40 OUT OF 50 US states have drone teams

GROWTH OF EVENTS

TEAM GROWTH

2021-22

*Projected growth for 2024-25 season.

1546

2022-23

2000*

949

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2023-24

381

200 *

2024-25

*Projected growth for 2024-25 season.

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Benefits and Levels

We offer a variety of benefit packages that can be customized to meet the individual needs of sponsors. Sponsors receive recognition on the REC Foundation website, in event programs, on social media, and more. Additionally, sponsors can increase their visibility through event signage and media opportunities.

With over twenty thousand spectators attending Aerial Drone Competition events throughout the season, your brand gains enhanced visibility from a diverse audience with a wide range of interests nationwide.The following sponsorship levels qualify as season partners of the REC Foundation Aerial Drone Competition (ADC).