Drone Soccer Resources

Updated: Oct 19, 2026 @ 1:59 pm

GETTING STARTED – for Educators in NYS & NJ

1. Gather Equipment. Drone soccer equipment/kits must meet U.S. Drone Soccer Association Ruleset specs for gameplay to participate in official USDSA events. Older kits from previous seasons may need refreshing or updating. Now is the time to seek out vendor suggestions on what is needed to get up and running. Referrals & suggestions are available through CNY Drones. In NYS, CoSer funding is available – request through your local BOCES.

2. Complete Professional Development (aka LMS) offered by Drone Sports, Inc. Drone Sports, Inc. is a NYS Vendor. Educators from a school/ organization that has purchased their equipment can receive a FREE code to complete the certification training. Email: Eric@dronesports.us Subject: LMS Support. Once notified that this overview certification has been completed, CNY Drones will be happy to provide support for your program!

3. Teams Must Join the U.S. Drone Soccer Association! For 2026, teams must be members of the Association to participate in events. Low cost fees help the Association support District events. Contact the U.S. Drone Soccer Association or their website for details.

4. Register your team by providing information at fly.dronesoccer.us. All team members must be entered to compete in Qualifiers and Championships. The 2 previous steps must be taken before access is granted in this league management software.

5. Join the Academy of Model Aeronautics. All students participating in District Championships MUST be AMA members. We suggest signing up as a MASC – Model Aviation Student Club. The lead educator for the club receives a free adult membership with their team. Student memberships (age 12-18) are $20 (as of 1/2026). Note that this is a $5 increase per student from last season. Should all educators be AMA members? YES!

NY District II Support

In-Person & Virtual Tech Meets & Weekly Planning Committee Access

- For information exchange & team development
- For technical support & ongoing community connection

Support Google Drive Access

- - Essential items for starting & maintaining the District II Community
  - Includes team, competition, safety equipment info, references, photos, & slide presentations

Technical Support Staff

- - - Experienced Certified Instructors from the NYS STEM & drone community
    - Typically, <24-hour response time for most issues
    - Support is ONLY available once Professional Development (LMS) is completed

Contract Professional Development Services

- On-site workshops, troubleshooting, & coaching
- Minimum of 2 instructors per session, ensuring optimal learning
- Proven training format for superior individual learning & concept sharing

Event Hosting

- Annual District II Kick-Off
- In-Person & Virtual Tech Meets
- Annual District II Championship

Support for Qualifiers & Local Events

- Networking & promotion within District II, the Northeast & Nationally
- Advice on coaching, scrimmaging, event coordination, & workshop creation
- Assistance with sanctioned events & demos to growth District II

DRONE SOCCER TECH

A few words about LiPo Battery Safety – from U.S. Drone Soccer…

“Battery manufacturers report that inadvertent short circuits caused by abuse during handling are the largest single source of field failures for lithium batteries. Problems associated with shorting as well as other hazardous conditions can be reduced by observing the following guidelines:

Lithium batteries shall be stored and transported inside a flammables storage cabinet or fire-resistant container at all times.
Remove jewelry items such as rings, wristwatches, pendants, etc., that could come in contact with the battery terminals.
NEVER leave packages or pallets of batteries unattended where they can be damaged by personnel or vehicles.
Perform a safety inspection prior to every use.
Damaged batteries shall be disposed of immediately in the nearest Safety Can.”

How to Reach CNY Drones for Support

The fastest way to reach us is by phone or direct message!
- 315-732-1001 CNY Drones Volunteer Coordinator: Bob
Email us! if you’d like to add technical info, photos or video