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Drones and Land Robotics Sync for Next-Level Strategy

May 18, 2026
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Elevate your STEM skills with the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation Aerial Drone Competition Pro (ADC Pro), a new competition for students ages 13+ designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the high-growth aviation industry.

Designed as the “pro” tier of educational drone sports, this competition challenges students to master precision flight, engineering design, and advanced computer programming. Unlike standard competitions, ADC Pro focuses on integrated strategy, requiring teams to coordinate multiple drone vehicles alongside a land vehicle to out maneuver their opponents.

By participating, your students will:

  • Build Technical Mastery: Engage in mechanical design and 3D printing.
  • Develop Career Readiness: Explore real-world industry applications and aviation career paths.
  • Enhance Communication: Learn to strategize and execute complex, multi-vehicle missions.

Learn more about how ADC Pro helps students gain the competitive edge they need for the future workforce.

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2025-2026 Signature Event Updates

  1. An Event Partner wanting to apply to host a Signature Event must have hosted events for at least 2 seasons prior to applying. 
  2. Signature Events must use the officially branded award banners for the Excellence Award and Tournament/Teamwork Champions Award.
  3. When hanging field skirts the VEX Robotics logo/brand name can not be covered up on the competition fields.
  4. VEX V5 Robotics Competition Signature Events may have regional capacity and max per organization restrictions lifted 8 weeks before the event if the event is not full (similar to the process already in place for VEX IQ Robotics Competition Signature Events).
  5. Minimum pit size reduced to 8’x 8’ instead of 10’x10’.
  6. Beginning in the 2025-2026 season, the REC Foundation will collect $10 instead of $5 per team registration on all Signature Events. This is to help offset travel costs for REC Foundation staff to support these larger events.

2025-2026 Signature Event Application Reminders

  1. Existing Signature Events only need to complete the Final Application (due by March 31, 2025)
  2. New Signature Event concepts will need to complete the Initial Proposal by January 31, 2025 and if approved, complete the Final Application by March 31, 2025.
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