2023 National Race Results

The Best Teams in the Nation Faced Off at the AUVSI XPONENTIAL Conference in Denver, Colorado

The top nine high school and seven middle school of teams from around the nation participated in the 2023 National Championship. Below are the results of this event.


Championship Brackets

Event Results

High School Division

Overall Award

National Champions

 Hog Flyers - Bellbrook High School - Bellbrook, OH


Second Place

Polar Props - Hardin Northern - Dola, OH


Third Place

BH Drones US A - Belmont Hill School - Belmont, MA


Fourth Place

Speed Demonz - Bellbrook High School - Bellbrook, OH



High School Judges Choice Award

RamTech - Miami Coral Park Senior High School - Miami, FL

High School Head-to-Head Racing

First Place

Hog Flyers - Bellbrook High School - Bellbrook, OH


Second Place

BH Drones US A - Belmont Hill School - Belmont, MA


Third Place

Speed Demonz - Bellbrook High School - Bellbrook, OH


Fourth Place

Polar Props - Hardin Northern - Dola, OH


High School Capture the Flag Racing

First Place

Hog Flyers - Bellbrook High School - Bellbrook, OH


Second Place

BH Drones US A - Belmont Hill School - Belmont, MA


Third Place

Polar Props - Hardin Northern - Dola, OH


Fourth Place

Speed Demonz - Bellbrook High School - Bellbrook, OH



High School Marketing Video

First Place

Hog Flyers - Bellbrook High School - Bellbrook, OH


Second Place

Speed Demonz - Bellbrook High School - Bellbrook, OH


Third Place

Flying Rams - David Posnack Jewish Day School - Davie, FL


Fourth Place

BHS Fuel - Brookfield High School - Brookfield, OH

High School Portfolio & Display

First Place

Hog Flyers - Bellbrook High School - Bellbrook, OH


Second Place

Polar Props - Hardin Northern - Dola, OH


Third Place

Speed Demonz - Bellbrook High School - Bellbrook, OH


Fourth Place

Sky Knights Team 1 - Miami Sunset Senior High School - Miami, FL

High School Design & Engineering

First Place (tie)

BH Drones US A - Belmont Hill School - Belmont, MA

First Place (tie)

Polar Props - Hardin Northern - Dola, OH

First Place (tie)

Hog Flyers - Bellbrook High School - Bellbrook, OH

Second Place

Sky Knights Team 1 - Miami Sunset Senior High School - Miami, FL


Third Place

Speed Demonz - Bellbrook High School - Bellbrook, OH


Fourth Place

Top Drone HN - Hardin Northern - Dola, OH

Middle School Division

Overall Award

National Champions

Six Degree Drone Racing - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL


Second Place

Lift-OFF - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL


Third Place

P.I.C. - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL


Fourth Place

FastSpeeds - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL


Middle School Judges Choice Award

Cwoodeagles - Crestwood Middle School - Royal Palm Beach, FL

Middle School Head-to-Head Racing

First Place

Six Degree Drone Racing - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL


Second Place

Flying Pythons - iPrep Academy North - Miami, FL


Third Place

P.I.C. - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL


Fourth Place

FastSpeeds - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL

Middle School Capture the Flag Racing

First Place

Flying Pythons - iPrep Academy North - Miami, FL


Second Place

Six Degree Drone Racing - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL


Third Place

Burrito Bandits - Elizabethtown Area Middle School - Elizabethtown, PA


Fourth Place

Lift-OFF ADHUS - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL

Middle School Marketing Video 

First Place

Six Degree Drone Racing - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL


Second Place

Lift-OFF - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL


Third Place

P.I.C. - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL


Fourth Place

FastSpeeds - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL

Middle School Portfolio & Display

First Place

Lift-OFF ADHUS - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL


Second Place (3-Way Tie)

Burrito Bandits - Elizabethtown Area Middle School - Elizabethtown, PA


Six Degree Drone Racing - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL


FastSpeeds - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL


Third Place

P.I.C.  - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL


Fourth Place

Cwoodeagles - Crestwood Middle School - Royal Palm Beach, FL

Middle School Design & Engineering

First Place

Burrito Bandits - Elizabethtown Area Middle School - Elizabethtown, PA


Second Place

Six Degree Drone Racing ADHUS - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL


Third Place

Lift-OFF ADHUS - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL


Fourth Place

FastSpeeds ADHUS - A.D. Henderson Lab School - Boca Raton, FL

Images from the 2023 National Championship Race

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Understanding FAA Regulations for Drones

September 24, 2024
There is a great deal of confusion and misinformation regarding the regulations and requirements schools must follow when using drones in the educational environment. The majority of these concerns revolve around the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensing requirements in the United States. In this article, we will provide the correct information related to FAA rules so you can move forward with the Drones in School program with confidence. "The mission of the FAA is to regulate civil aviation and U.S. commercial space transportation, maintain and operate air traffic control and navigation systems for both civil and military aircrafts, and develop and administer programs relating to aviation safety and the National Airspace System." ( reference link ) The Drones in School program is designed to operate entirely indoors. The FAA is tasked with ensuring safety in the national airspace system (places where airplanes fly), a.k.a. outdoor space. Since airplanes do not fly inside buildings, the FAA does not regulate what you do with an aircraft or model aircraft when you are indoors. Therefore, no licensing is required as long as students and adults practice the guidance provided by Drones in School and fly indoors. When you restrict flying to indoor spaces, you can rest assured that you are entirely in compliance with the legal requirements for drone flight. However, to provide one additional layer of safety, we recommend all students and advisors complete T he R ecreational U AS S afety T est ( TRUST ) and download their official certificate proving they fully understand the legal requirements for flying outdoors for recreational purposes. Although this is not required for indoor flight, we think it's a good idea since it is quite possible a student or adult may want to fly outdoors at some point with their aircraft. When flying a drone like the ones used in Drones in School that weigh less than 250g (.55 lbs) for recreational purposes, the FAA only requires the pilot to have their TRUST certificate and follow the guidance of their community-based organization. (We recommend following Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) guidance) We hope this provides some clarity for educators and administrators exploring the Drones in School program for their students. If you have any questions about regulations or the program and general, please contact us at: info@dronesinschool.com

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