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Team Registration
- Registration – New Team Registration is includes one event registration and a full kit of parts needed to compete in the current season. Returning Team Registration is a reduced cost and includes one event registration.
- Qualifying Competitions – Qualifying competitions will be held November. The Championship event will be held during the first weekend of December.
What does a team consist of?
During competition, a mix of 7 ground-and air-based vehicles are piloted simultaniously, as such it is not recommended to have less than 7 students on a team, nor more than 15. Teams should have the support of instructors or advisors.
What equipment is needed?
Our kit that is included in the New Team Registration includes everything you need to get started - 3 Sphero Mini robots, 1 Sphero RVR, and the build kits and manuals for the DEXI drone and AVR drone. It also includes the transmitters for both drones.
In addition to the kit, teams will also need a computer, access to a 3D printer, and devices (such as tablets or phones) to operate the ground-based vehicles.
What skills does the AVR competition target?
The AVR competition combines a variety of skills into two parts:
- The presentation.
- The mission.
The presentation is an opportunity for students to use graphic design, written & spoken word to explain to the judges how they work cohesively as a team, and to detail their problem solving, planning, engineering, and manufacturing to a panel of judges.
The mission shifts each year according to industry standards and insight. Students solve real-world problems by completing several tasks with each uncrewed vehicle - sometimes autonomously, and sometimes by piloting manually.
Students will build, program, and fly their own drones. They will design and create custom payloads to preform tasks. They will use CAD, and utilize code in languages such as Python and C++. And they will work together as a team to complete challenges.
When do events occur?
The official gameplay manual and rulebook are released to teams in August. The Championship is held in December, with Qualifying Events on the weekends prior. Dates vary by year.
Throughout the rest of the year, we will send out hints and breadcrumbs to reveal parts of the year's mission!
How do I register a team?
Purchase Registration Here!When available, follow the button below and choose your registration type.
New Team Registration
-Includes the full kit with all vehicles, the team's registration for that year, and 1 Qualification Event. (Additional Qualification Events are $500)
Returning Team Registration
-Includes the team's registration for that year, and 1 Qualification Event. Add-ons may also be available. (Additional Qualification Events are $500)
I want additional units of the kit elements- how do I get those?
Your voice has been heard! We are working with our suppliers to ensure that additional AVR drone kits and DEXI drone kits will be available - stay tuned!
Who do I talk to if I still have questions?
Contact UsTalk to us! Fill out our form, and someone will get back to you with an answer.
