Frequently asked questions

Drone Soccer is an indoor, net-enclosed team sport that allows students pilot lightweight, protected drones to score goals—combining the excitement of athletics with hands-on STEM learning. It develops coordination, teamwork, and problem-solving while introducing real aerospace concepts.

Competition Space: Gym or multipurpose room; recommended clearance 10x20x10 for the net-enclosed play area.

Storage: Secure area to store equipment if you are the host location.

Practice area: Requires a 10 foot area. The arena will not be required for beginning level drones when obstacles are in place. Advanced level drones require tethering when not inside of the arena.

Physical Education: Aligns to SHAPE America (2024) National PE Standards (competency, responsible behavior, inclusive participation, and personal well-being).

EdTech/STEM: Aligns to International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE ) Standards for Students:

• Empowered Learner

• Innovative Designer

• Computational Thinker

• Digital Citizen

Alignment matrix is available upon request.

Drone soccer qualifies for several funding opportunities that assist with workforce development and STEAM initiatives:

• Perkins V (CTE)

• Title IV-A (Student Support & Academic Enrichment)

• 21st CCLC

• Local education foundations

• Corporate sponsorships

Safe & school-ready: All plays occur indoors inside a netted enclosure using protective frames and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); programs include briefings, supervision, and incident procedures. (FAA jurisdiction does not extend indoors, which reassures risk management.) Saker Drone Soccerehs.harvard.edu

Space: Gym or multipurpose room; recommended clearance 10x20x10 for the net-enclosed play area.

Pre-flight inspections, PPE, clear rules of play, and a code of conduct promote respectful, safe participation for all students.

Documents include Safety Briefing Script, Incident Response Plan, and Return-to-Play guidance. Aerialsoccerfc.com

Pick a model (PE unit, club, or event).

Confirm dates and space.

We provide equipment, training, and safety materials. Contact: aerialsoccerfc@gmail.com | 803-792-1583