Drone Soccer

NYGEAR UP is Investing in Drone Soccer Equipment for our sites because…

Drone soccer is an inclusive and accessible youth program
Supports increasing underrepresented groups in STEM fields
Drone Soccer expands the workforce development pipeline
It establishes new aviation career pathways with real world applications
Encourages student interest in STEM related fields through practical, fun, hands on experience

Students engineer drones and fly them during contests.

Drone soccer is played in a 20 m x 10 m “flying zone” or net.
A match has 3-5 players on each team and 3 sets lasting 3 minutes each.
Drones are operated by pilots (students with controllers) who have learned how to prepare and repair drones.
One player on each team (known as the “Striker”) can score by flying their drone through the circular goal post.
The rest of the players help their team score and work to prevent the other team from scoring.
Many students compare drone soccer games to Harry Potter Quidditch matches.

Drone Soccer - Basics