CNY Drones

CNY Drones provides a statewide support mechanism for educators & students involved in drone building, coding, & flying paired with technology exploration opportunities.

Our experienced volunteers connect students, educators & new drone enthusiasts to New York State’s technology education & employment pipeline through mentoring, hands-on demonstrations, workshops & training, along with STEM-based competitions & technical support.

More About CNY Drones

2025 District II Qualifier Results

Jan 19, Sunday, (CENTRAL) Vernon Verona Sherrill

1st Place – Madrid Waddington

2nd Place – Cicero-North Syracuse

3rd Place – Vernon-Verona-Sherrill

Upcoming 2025 District II Qualifiers

Jan 28, Tuesday, (NORTH) Madrid Waddington Central School

Feb 01, Saturday, (EAST) Mohonasen High School

Feb 08, Saturday, (SOUTHERN TIER) GST BOCES @Corning Painted Post Middle School

Feb 08, Saturday, (CENTRAL WEST) Cicero-North Syracuse High School

Feb 22, Saturday, (WEST) Niagara Wheatfield High School

Feb 22, Saturday, (NYC/LI) NYPD Community Affairs Unit @NYC Police Academy, Queens

How to Register for District II Qualifiers

We’re here to help. Gmail: cnydrones@gmail.com or call 315-732-1001.

Registrations will be first come, first serve, with priority given based on location and date of request. Do not wait! All events have morning start times. Run times subject to change due to the number of participating teams. Qualifiers are typically half day events.
Teams must compete or host a District Qualifier for District II Championship invitation consideration.
Competing teams must have membership in the U.S. Drone Soccer Association. (USDroneSoccer.org). Questions? Contact us or info@USDroneSoccer.org.
We also invite schools to bring interested students!
Events are FREE! We ask that you give us a heads up on attending so that we send you the correct times, locations and parking information.

2025 District II Championship @ SUNY Poly

Mar 2, Sunday, SUNY Polytechnic Institute Wildcat Field House

Top teams from District II Qualifiers will be invited to compete in Utica.
Top finishers at SUNY Poly will be invited to the 2025 National Championship – The Road to Virginia II, May 2-3, 2025.

2025 National Championship

May 2-3, Friday & Saturday, Alexandria, Virginia area, location TBA

We anticipate at least 1st – 4th place at the District II Championship to receive automatic berths. 2 additional berths may also be available. Let us and the U.S. Drone Soccer Association know your interest as soon as possible. Since CNY Drones is helping with the event, you’ll have some familiar faces there cheering you on! Start planning for a possible team trip to the DC area!

2024 DISTRICT II Championship (NY/NJ)

CNY Drones is taking flying robotics to the next level! How do we do it? Collaboration!

Be a part of the growing nationwide community involved in this aviation workforce development initiative & sports league!

Participate. Volunteer. Sponsor Teams.

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EVENT NOTICE A similar notice will now replace our Annual Consent & Release Form for all CNY Drones events – saving on time & printing. By entering our venues with posted notices, attendees are agreeing to consent & release terms. We will also provide competing teams & volunteers with our release statement in all event materials to be shared with friends & family. THANKS.

Outdoor Recreational Drone Pilot Safety

As AMA Members, we promote safety first!

Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) (AMA administered)

FAA Drone Registration – Register Your Drone!

STEM Focused. Community Supported. Volunteer Driven.