US Drone Soccer

Updated: Apr 22, 2025 @ 1:08 pm

U.S. Drone Soccer Facts:

The U.S. Drone Soccer Association is a 501c3. The organization is headed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Sponsors help support events, programming and USDSA memberships.
U.S. Drone Soccer has grown from 4 initial U.S. Drone Soccer schools in 2021 to 280+ schools and organizations serving 5,000+ students in 38 states in 2025.
The U.S. Drone Soccer community stretches across the USA, broken into 11 distinct Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Districts (modelaircraft.org). All competing championship teams are required to have AMA Membership.
Teams of middle & high school students participate in a ladder system of scrimmages, league play, Qualifiers & District Championships to be chosen for National Championship participation.

CNY Drones works together with the U.S. Drone Soccer Association & school districts to inspire students to pursue education and careers in aviation & aerospace technology through a robust build, code & fly program connected nationally through competition. CNY Drones directs District II with the largest cohort of teams and programs: 30+ active teams and 50+ programs.

Why U.S. Drone Soccer?

CNY Drones remains part of the Academy of Model Aeronautics as a Model Aviation Student Club.

U.S. Drone Soccer is an AMA Special Interest Group, holding sanctioned events leading student teams all the way up to FAI world competition.

Check out USDroneSoccer.org for information on the National Championship!

New York Teams Advance!

Owego-Apalachin Wins. wbng.com
Schools Soar! wktv.com

Nationwide Growth Around District Hubs includes programs in Alaska & Hawaii

8 teams onboarding monthly!

Know Before You Go

We suggest contacting the U.S. Drone Soccer Association regarding the status of any drone soccer event prior to registering. Got equipment? Join the Association!

District II Drone Soccer is made possible by…

Air & Space STEM Outreach

U.S. Drone Soccer is leading the way in robotic drone technology education & team gameplay! CNY Drones is a proud U.S. Drone Soccer Association Educational Partner thanks to Air & Space STEM Outreach funding.

CNY Drones (District II Hub) & U.S. Drone Soccer

U.S. Drone Soccer can easily be set up as a small classroom, enrichment or intramural program. In New York State, CNY Drones is your support system, helping both educators & non-profits grow their programs & teams! We offer both virtual (FREE) & on-site technical support (BY QUOTE) for products from the originators of U.S. Drone Soccer, Drone Sports, Inc. Our volunteer staff is the most experienced & knowledgeable group of drone soccer technologists in the Country. We have all versions of products at our fingertips so we can work directly with educators at their convenience.

Before You Buy

Ask us about our experiences with an assortment of companies, salespeople and equipment. When something good starts, there’s always someone out there who thinks they can profit off of what others have established. We’re happy to help save you time & money! cnydrones@gmail.com

District II – Participation 10/24AMA District Map