Aerial Drone Competition
by Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
STEM Drone Skills + National Competition
Aerial Drone Competition is a competition by Robotics Education & Competition Foundation for students in Grade 5 to 12, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Grade 5 to 12
Fee
$200
Duration
Annual season June 1 to April 30; individual events run one day each
Format
Team · Teams of 5
Time needed
Varies; regular practice sessions plus one-day competition events
About this opportunity
The Aerial Drone Competition (ADC) is an annual hands-on STEM competition organized by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) in partnership with Robolink. Student teams of 3-5 members fly and program CoDrone EDU drones through four distinct mission types in a structured competition format, building skills in drone piloting, autonomous programming, teamwork, and STEM communication.
The four missions that make up the ADC are: the Teamwork Mission, where two alliances of two teams each pilot drones simultaneously on a shared field for alliance-based scoring; the Autonomous Flight Mission, where teams program drones to fly autonomously; the Piloting Mission (Skills), a one-minute timed obstacle course for individual team scoring; and the Communications Mission, which is a judge interview covering drone knowledge, programming documentation, and workforce skills.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 5 to 12
- Age range
- 10 to 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to students in grades 5-12, divided into Middle School and High School divisions. Teams of 3-5 students.
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Rewards and recognition
Recognition
International STEM Competition
Skills your child builds
Rounds & format
Qualifying events (November-March): teams compete in four missions (Teamwork, Autonomous Flight, Piloting Skills, Communications). Top teams advance to Regional Championships (April-June).
How entries are judged
Teamwork Mission: alliance-based scoring. Autonomous Flight Mission: autonomous precision scoring. Piloting Mission (Skills): timed obstacle course, individual team score. Communications Mission: judge panel interview on drone knowledge and programming documentation.
How to apply
- 1Form a team of 3-5 students and source CoDrone EDU drone hardware from Robolink
- 2Register the team at RECFevents.org and pay the USD 200 season registration fee
- 3Find and register for qualifying events (additional USD 50-100 per event set by event partner)
- 4Compete at qualifying events; top teams advance to Regional Championships
Fees & financial support
Fee details
USD 200 per team per season registration fee, plus USD 50-100 per team per qualifying event (set by event partner).
Frequently asked questions
Is Aerial Drone Competition free?
No. The registration fee is $200.
Who can participate in Aerial Drone Competition?
Students in Grade 5 to 12. Children aged 10 to 18.
What will my child gain from Aerial Drone Competition?
Hands-on drone piloting and autonomous programming in a competitive setting. Teamwork and STEM communication skills developed through four distinct mission types. Access to RECF scholarship partnerships with 80+ universities. Signature Event brings top teams from multiple regions together. Excellence Award and Championship recognition for top-performing teams.
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