The Robot Drone League (RDL) is an innovative educational program aimed at inspiring and empowering young individuals through exciting STEM challenges involving robots and drones. RDL goes beyond conventional education by nurturing a wide range of skills, fostering innovation, and addressing real-world issues. In this document, we delve into the various aspects of the Robot Drone League and its transformative influence on shaping the future workforce.
News
Robot Drone League Event Dates Announced
Check out the homepage of our website for dates and details about our regional and national championship events! We'll be in GA, TN, and VA throughout October and November.
View This Year's Game! MINESHAFT.
This year, we embark on a remarkable journey that not only showcases the innovative spirit of RDL but also pays homage to a significant chapter in the American narrative—the history of coal mining.
Need a robot or drone for this year's competition?
Our Rookie Kit of Parts offers new teams all of the tools necessary for success on the field! Included is the registration fee, a DJI RoboMaster Tello EDU drone, and a DJI RoboMaster EP Core robot.
Elementary Educator Workshop
Robot Drone League Jr. will be hosting an Educator Workshop for elementary teachers in Kingsport, TN on May 16. RDL Jr. is aimed at inspiring young students through exciting STEM challenges.
Competition Process
Each fall, numerous new teams from around the Southeastern United States eagerly open boxes sealed with packaging tape labeled with the Robot Drone League logo. Inside these boxes, they find robot and drone kits, ranging from basic to advanced, designed for different grade levels (K-12). Students quickly realize that these kits contain a multitude of assorted items, predominantly made of metal, along with various wheels, extensive wiring, an Arduino processor, a claw, and a camera. What all these kits have in common is that each is unassembled. In the days following the unboxing, students meet regularly, either during or after school, to strategize the optimal machine design intended to take on the annual RDL challenge. An adult teacher, coach, or mentor guides them through the fundamentals of the engineering design process and offers as much assistance as permitted by the RDL guidelines.Judging Criteria
Participate
Website: https://www.robotdroneleague.com/
Managing Organization: Streamworks
Eligibility:
Students in grades K-12 from the Southeastern United States.
Students in grades K-12 from the Southeastern United States.
Registration Dates
March 25, 2024
12:01am PDT
Registration Opens
March 25, 2024
12:01am PDT