General Info

Welcome to our first Aerial Drone Competition at Riverfield Academy for Mission 2023: Blackout.

We are excited to host our first tournament and are looking forward to hosting more events in the future!  All participants and spectators are welcome.

To prepare for the event, be sure to read the game manual, review the inspection form and review the competition logbook and team judging rubrics.  

Check the official Aerial Drone Competiton Official Q & A forum for any rule updates and changes.

Prep for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament. 

The Excellence Award and 2 Tournament Champions will receive invitations to the Aerial Drone Competition Championships.

Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget:
Goggles/Safety Glasses                      Spare parts & tools                         Batteries and chargers                        Programming cable                              Power strip                                     Laptop computer
Competiton Logbook (if you have one, helpful for Excellence Award, Flight Operations Award and Judges Award)
Banners and other decorations for your team pit

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

All approved events and event attendees are required to follow all local, state, federal, or any other government ordinances regarding COVID-19 safety procedures, social distancing, and best hygiene practices. We will continually assess, based on current government guidelines, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees when necessary

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging