Rocket Drones Racing & Career Readiness Program (Middle & High School)

Drone Racing Program + Classroom Drone Kit Grades: 6th-12th Number of Students: Up to 24, up to 5 students per group Additional Resources: What is Rocket Drones, Race Sim Video, What is the Classroom Kit, Rocket Drones Portal   Highlights: Competitive drone racing is an exhilarating and engaging way to bring the excitement of cutting-edge technology to schools while fostering crucial skills in students. At Rocket Drones, we believe in the power of drone racing for schools as it not only encourages teamwork and healthy competition but also hones students’ piloting abilities and quick decision-making skills. Drone Aviation League As part of the rocket drones racing program, your best pilots get the chance to compete nationally against other ranked student drone teams each year both virtually and in person each year in sunny Pensacola Beach, Florida. Best of all, you don’t have to travel to qualify as our timer and drone DVR allow us to ensure all results submitted are verified. However, anytime you wish to challenge another rocket drones equipped school virtually or in person, you can always schedule it within the league portal.   Curriculum or Lesson Topics: By participating in this thrilling eSport, students develop a deeper understanding of aerodynamics, engineering, and electronics, which strengthens their STEM foundation. Drone racing provides a unique and interactive learning experience that promotes problem-solving, communication, and collaboration among students, preparing them for future success both in the classroom and in the fast-paced world of drone technology. We even take it a step further by familiarizing students with manual piloting skills that employers require when GPS and onboard sensors fail.   What's Included: 6 Rocket Drones Stage 1 racing drones 6 classroom drones for intro flights with new pilots 6 FPV (first person view) Fatshark Scout goggles with onboard DVR 6 micro SD cards for DVR 6 FRSKY drone controllers 60 rechargeable drone batteries 6 drone battery chargers with the ability to charge 6 batteries at once 6 drone racing chairs 1 Windows gaming laptop to support the racing simulator and race timing app Gym sized inflatable racecourse with 5 unique race gates Classroom sized inflatable racecourse with 5 unique race gates 2 air pumps for inflating and deflating the racecourse 30 racecourse pathway cones 6 carrying cases 6 lanyards 24 safety goggles for the team and audience 12 team jerseys Toolkit and spare parts to include extra propellers, screws, motors and adhesive patches for the inflatable race course 3 oversized heavy duty bags with wheels and backpack strap   SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Student, teacher, and parent web portal access 1 electronic race gate timing system with an interactive computer app and online manual timer League management portal 1 annual Rocket Drones race league fee for up to 12 racers Drone simulator site license for up to 100 site users (included with Race league team fee) Safety Signage PDF Extensive video library for support walkthroughs + coaches guide Drone racing curriculum Drone activities guide Drone club access (Allows for club teams within a school to expand drone activities beyond just the ranked drone race team of 12-24) This covers all students grades 6-12 on campus via the clubs.     Special Notes and Considerations: LEAGUE DATES : BEGINNING FALL 2025 Fall Qualifier SUBMIT RESULTS BY NOVEMBER 1ST OF EACH YEAR   Spring Qualifier SUBMIT RESULTS BY MARCH 1ST OF EACH YEAR   National Championship IN PENSACOLA BEACH, FLORIDA MID APRIL OF EACH YEAR   There is an annual race league fee of $1000 per team. This includes the league events and annual simulator site license renewal.