April 25, 2025
14 High School Teams
14 Middle School Teams
The top 28 teams in Florida will be invited to the 2025 Florida Championship.
Held at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. This will be the greatest Drones in School event ever!
Who Earns an Invitation to the Florida Championship?
Simulator Races
Championship Spots
2 - High School Teams
2 - Middle School Teams
Virtual Races
Championship Spots
4 - High School Teams
4 - Middle School Teams
Live Races
Championship Spots
4 - High School Teams
4 - Middle School Teams
Wildcard Spots
Championship Spots
4 - High School Teams
4 - Middle School Teams
Teams will be permitted to fly a stock drone in head-to-head racing and capture the flag at this event, but all drones must carry the season payload during flight. Teams must provide their payload to the official within 30 seconds of the conclusion for each race.
To earn the maximum points and have a chance at becoming the first Florida State Champion for Drones in School, your team should complete all of the aspects of the program - Team Manufactured Drones, Team Display, Team Portfolio, and Marketing Video See the Season Guide for additional details.
One Middle School and one High School team from the Florida State Championship will automatically qualify to attend the 2024-25 Championship Race in Houston, Texas on May 21 & 22, 2025
2025 Special Guest
Meet Hyper!
Mason Lively (Hyper FPV), the 2024 and 2023 MultiGP Top Global Qualifier and Drone Racing League (DRL) pilot, will be joining our event operations staff for the Florida Championship. Mason started flying RC helicopters and planes at nine years old and has always been fascinated with flight. When he flew FPV for the first time at 15 years old, he was immediately hooked on drone racing. His flying style is a perfect balance of aggressive and smooth, which has propelled him to the top of the professional drone racing world. Students will get the chance to get pro-pilot tips and see Mason's skills up close and personal as he rips through our course throughout the day.
FPL Spirit Award
Presented By: Florida Power & Light Company
The FPL Spirit Award is a special award given at the Florida State championship to the team that displays the most team spirit.
Criteria:
- Spirit
- Wearing creative/uniformed team colors/mascots (The wackier, the better!)
- Loudest/Most Enthusiastic
- Cheering, High-fiving, Positive sup
- Sportsmanship
- Be caught supporting other teams/persons
- Being polite/kind
The winning team will receive a $500 sponsorship from STEM2 Hub for their trip to the Championship Race in Houston, TX, or expenses for next year’s Drones in School season!
Thursday Meet and Greet
Courtesy of Florida Power
& Light Company
When: Thursday, April 24, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST
Where: The FPL Solar Pavilion at the
Daytona International Speedway
Turn One Dr, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(Use the 'Turn 1 Drive' entrance from International Speedway Blvd)
Why: Meet other DiS teams from around the state.
Who: All teams participating in the Florida State Championship, plus their advisors and chaperones, are welcome to attend.
Food and beverages will be provided by Florida Power & Light Company.
Please note: There will not be access to restrooms on site. There are public restrooms a short ride across the street at the One Daytona.
Location
The 2025 Florida Championship will take place at the ICI Cneter on the campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. ICI Center houses Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s Department of Athletics and the Department of Intramural and Recreational Sports. Located on Clyde Morris Boulevard directly across from the campus main entrance, the 50,000-square-foot facility is the centerpiece for campus recreation, athletics, and University functions such as graduation ceremonies, guest speakers, and concerts.
Address:
ICI Center
601 S Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Lunch Options at ERAU
Since there is no cost for this event, lunch will not be provided. However, concessions will be open at the ICI Center and there are a number of food options at the Mori Hosseini Student Union, which is only a short seven-minute walk from the ICI Center.
Options at Mori Hosseini Student Union include:
- Chick-Fil-A
- Qdoba Mexican Grill
- Starbucks
- Propeller's – features homemade burgers, grilled chicken caesar salads, fried potato wedges, fried chicken, soft serve ice cream, and more.
- Refueling Station – featuring a variety of serving stations including Soup and Salad Bar, Deli, Pizza Fresco, Sauté Your Way, Grilled to Perfection, and Comforts of Home.
Low-fat, vegetarian, vegan, and kosher choices are available.
NOTE: ERAU Foodservice is a cashless service. Please make arrangements to have a credit, debit, or pre-paid credit card for purchases.
Schedule of Events
NOTE: Marketing Videos should be submitted online by 11:59 PM ET on Tuesday, April 22nd.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Teams Arrive at the ICI Center |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Drone Check-In / Evaluation / Scrutineering – Display/Team Area Setup |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | MS - Head-To-Head - Time Trials |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | HS - Capture the Flag - Time Trials |
| 10:00 AM | Portfolio, Display, Design and Engineering Judging Begins |
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | HS - Head-To-Head - Time Trials |
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | MS - Capture the Flag - Time Trials |
| 12:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Staff Lunch Break |
| 12:30 AM - 1:00 PM | ERAU Tours |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | HS - Head-To-Head - Time Trials |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | MS - Capture the Flag - Time Trials |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Head-To-Head Finals / Capture the Flag Finals |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Surprise Time! |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Awards Ceremony |
| 4:00 PM | Team and Event Tear Down |
Lodging and Travel
Recommended Hotels
Courtyard Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport
1605 Richard Petty Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(0.7 Miles from ICI Center)
Event Rate: $213.00/night
Hampton Inn Daytona Speedway-Airport
1715 W International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(1.2 Miles from ICI Center)
Event Rate: $154.oo/night
Residence Inn Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport
1725 Richard Petty Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(1.2 Miles from ICI Center)
Event Rate: $164.oo/night
Fairfield Inn & Suites Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport
1820 Checkered Flag Blvd,
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
The Daytona, Autograph Collection
1870 Victory Cir.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Required Forms
All students and adults participating in the Drones in School Florida State Championship must complete the required forms. The completed forms must be brought to the event and submitted when checking in your team at registration. Any student or adult who does not have a completed form will not be allowed to participate in the event.
NOTE: All students must wear safety glasses when participating as a visual observer or when flying drones line-of-sight.
All teams should review the Flight Procedures and Pre-Flight Checklist documents below. We will be following these procedures during the Florida State Championship event.
Flight Procedures
Pre-Flight Checklist
2025 Championship
Invited Teams
High School Division
| RACE | ID # | TEAM | ORGANIZATION | STATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIM | 5178 | BASA Above All | Boynton Aerospace Science Academy | FL |
| SIM | 5171 | Retro Ramz | Palm Beach Lakes Community High School | FL |
| VIRTUAL | 5174 | Eagles | Donna Klein Jewish Academy | FL |
| VIRTUAL | 5179 | BASA Raven8 | Boynton Aerospace Science Academy | FL |
| VIRTUAL | 5251 | RAM Velocity | David Posnack Jewish Day School | FL |
| VIRTUAL | 5248 | RpAM | David Posnack Jewish Day School | FL |
| LIVE | 5033 | Red Phoenix | George T. Baker Aviation High School | FL |
| LIVE | 5173 | Apex Flow | George T. Baker Aviation High School | FL |
| LIVE | 5155 | RamTech | Miami Coral Park Senior High School | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5265 | Bethlehem High School | Bethlehem School | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5195 | Sigma Six | Navarre High School | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5224 | Seacoast | Seacoast Collegiate High School | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5032 | Paxton Team 1 | Paxton High School | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5170 * | Alphas in the Atmosphere | West Boca High School | FL |
Middle School Division
| RACE | ID # | TEAM | ORGANIZATION | STATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIM | 5205 | ADHUS - 6 Arrows | A.D. Henderson Lab School | FL |
| SIM | 5207 | ADHUS - Cypress Speeds | A.D. Henderson Lab School | FL |
| SIM | 5161 * | Soarin' Eagles | Punta Gorda Middle School | FL |
| VIRTUAL | 5200 | Eagles Perch | Donna Klein Jewish Academy | FL |
| LIVE | 5013 | Very Cool Kids | Bethlehem School | FL |
| LIVE | 5228 | Bethlehem Team 2 | Bethlehem School | FL |
| LIVE | 5199 | Intergalactic Bounty Seeker (IBS) | Donna Klein Jewish Academy | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5223 | Bethlehem Team 1 | Bethlehem School | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5016 | Warrior 1 | Walton Middle School | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5241 | TBS MS Drone Team 01 | The Benjamin School | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5254 | TBS MS Drone Team 02 | The Benjamin School | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5255 | TBS MS Drone Team 03 | The Benjamin School | FL |
Examples of Team Displays
Examples of Marketing Videos
2025 Florida Championship Presented By:
