Mission 2025: Gravity

Mission 2025: Gravity is taking flight. This season, we're challenging you to master the forces of gravity as you navigate your drone through exciting teamwork, piloting, and autonomous flight missions.

Mission 2025 Video

Mission 2025 Manual

Competitors play Aerial Drone Competition Gravity

Resources

FAQ

The Frequently Asked Question Page is a great place to learn about the Aerial Drone Competition.

FAQ

Help and Support

Got questions? We can help. This section will direct you to your Regional Support Manager and additional support websites.

Help and Support

Aerial Drone Competition Field set up and game elements set up in a school gym

Photography

Visit the REC Foundation Flickr page for Aerial Drone Competition photo albums.

Photography

Flyer cover features a player holding a controller. Text reads,

Program Flyer

This flyer promotes the Aerial Drone competition, inviting students to learn about drones, flight principles, programming, documentation, and communication skills.

Program Flyer

Become a Volunteer

Make an impact and volunteer at an Aerial Drone Competition. Learn how and read our training materials here.

Become a Volunteer

Two members of an Aerial Drone Competition team hold a trophy at an event.

Team Email

Aerial Drone Competition Team Email Updates are archived below:

Team Email

Four Missions

Teamwork Mission

Drones are piloted by students. Two teams fly together on the same competition field to maximize their score.

Autonomous Flight Mission

Drone is programmed by students to operate entirely autonomously. Each team competes alone to score as many points as possible.

Piloting Mission

Drone is piloted by students to fly through an obstacle course. Each team competes alone to score as many points as possible.

Communications Mission

Teams interview with Judges about their Drone, Programming and Competition Logbook Documentation

Season Timeline

April 2024

Mission 2025 Season Opens for Team Registration

September 10, 2024

Mission 2025 Competition Rules Released

October 2024 - March 2025

Local Qualifying Events

December 13, 2024

Deadline for Team Registration

April 2025 - June 2025

Regional Championships

Contact Us

Whether you're looking to learn more about the competition, need assistance with registration, or have any questions, we're here to help. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the information and support you need to make your experience with the Aerial Drone Competition as smooth and exciting as possible.

drones@recf.org

Interactive Support Map

Getting Help & Support

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See Our Program in Action

Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners

We proudly recognize the following organizations for their partnership and appreciate their continued support of our global mission to provide educators with hands-on, student-led competition programs and educational resources to prepare future innovators for a diverse and inclusive STEM workforce.