{"id":6,"date":"2015-11-18T16:27:13","date_gmt":"2015-11-18T16:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\/uas4stem\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2025-08-25T18:22:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T18:22:43","slug":"the-mission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\/uas4stem\/the-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Teams prepare to fly a specific mission challenge, which varies by season. All teams must complete the virtual ground school and build a drone from components. The mission challenge varies for\u00a0<strong>Beginner<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Advanced<\/strong>\u00a0divisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beginner Division<\/strong>: Focuses on foundational skills in programming for autonomous flight using ArduPilot Mission Planner software and basic mission tasks (such as conducting a search grid to locate points of interest).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced Division<\/strong>: Adds engineering complexity\u2014teams must also design and fabricate a mechanism for the drone to tackle a specialized mission challenge such as picking up and transporting a payload.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2015\/11\/IMG_4776-7627235-4365910-scaled-5692034-8332141-9893257-7948295.jpg\" alt=\"img_4776-7627235-4365910-scaled-5692034-8332141-9893257-7948295\" class=\"wp-image-1246 size-full\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Competition Timeline &amp; Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>September 1- January: Get registered and get started!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Order drone components: After registering, order drone components as soon as possible. Sometimes there are shortages or shipping delays. It will also take time to build the drone, learn how to fly it, troubleshoot and make repairs. Technical Director\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:archies@modelaircraft.org\">Archie Stafford<\/a>\u00a0is happy to answer questions related to equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ground school: After submitting a roster, each team receives access to AMA\u2019s mandatory online sUAS ground school. This covers flight principles, aviation safety, regulatory guidelines, airspace procedures, and prepares students to pursue a Part 107 drone operator license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to fly: Students will need to practice flying the drone manually and learn how to use ArduPilot Mission Planner software to program the drone for autonomous flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April (last two weeks)<\/strong>:&nbsp;<strong>Virtual Preliminary Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams must submit a proof-of-flight video and attend a virtual session with judges to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deliver their Flight Readiness Review (FRR)\u2014a professional presentation showcasing their team, flight procedures, mission plans, and accomplishments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share a team video which welcomes new teams and showcases their spirit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a timed Mission Planner software assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>July (last week): Championship Competition at EAA AirVenture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Top-performing teams (usually six per division) are invited to compete in person at the world\u2019s largest aviation event in Oshkosh, WI. Participants enjoy admission, lodging, special access (such as being featured before the Air Show), and compete for trophies, prizes, and scholarship awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sample Competition Elements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students develop technical drone skills and other important professional skills such as teamwork, communication, time management and problem solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some examples of student-created videos from previous preliminary competitions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UAS4STEM  Promotion\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KbRlli1HKYM?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2024 UAS4STEM Promo Video | 55 Knights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UAS4STEM Team SAR New Team Support Video\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G3FKYkbZFDs?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2024 UAS4STEM Promo Video | Some Assembly Required<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2024 Bumblebee - Training video 2024 Version 1\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aAhJGnm2Yp4?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2024 UAS4STEM Promo Video | Bumblebees<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UAS4STEM - 2024 Advertisement Video - Redstone\/Mountain Lakes Beginner Team\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2iLftfRxG70?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2024 UAS4STEM Promo Video | Redstone Beginner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aeronautics Promo Vid\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m5RQVM8Rqvg?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2024 UAS4STEM Promo Video | Corntographers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UAS4STEM Tutorial: Continuity Check\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5pMazFg7H_g?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2024 UAS4STEM Promo Video | McIntosh Advanced<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Example Flight Readiness Review (FRR) presentations delivered by teams for previous competitions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beginner Division<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UAS4STEM 2023 | FRR - Beginner Team | Aerohawks\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a2nT5fw4604?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2023 UAS4STEM FRR | AeroHawks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UAS4STEM 2023 | FRR - Beginner Team | Corntographers\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KD45EWwOSig?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2023 UAS4STEM FRR | The Corntographers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Division<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UAS4STEM 2023 | FRR - Advanced Team | Midtown Mavericks\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ELYW7KqLuu4?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2023 UAS$STEM FRR | Midtown Mavericks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UAS4STEM 2023 | FRR - Advanced Team | Redstone Composite Squadron\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hHZkaeLk4ok?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2023 UAS4STEM FRR | Redstone Composite Squadron<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>UAS4STEM participants indicate that they feel more prepared to succeed in science, technology, engineering and math. They also feel improved confidence, along with a better capacity for teamwork, communication and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/07\/IMG_4827_edited-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" data-id=\"2226\" src=\"https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/07\/IMG_4827_edited-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/07\/IMG_4827_edited-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/07\/IMG_4827_edited-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/07\/IMG_4827_edited-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/07\/IMG_4827_edited-1536x1005.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/07\/IMG_4827_edited-2048x1340.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/07\/IMG_4827_edited-400x262.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/5M0B7315-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"1258\" src=\"https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/5M0B7315-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/5M0B7315-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/5M0B7315-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/5M0B7315-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/5M0B7315-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/5M0B7315-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/IMG_4664.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"1252\" src=\"https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/08\/IMG_4664.jpg\" alt=\"img_4664-5739120-8525159-scaled-5790795-8429680-7476916-9318751\" class=\"wp-image-1252\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Competition Timeline &amp; Structure September 1- January: Get registered and get started! 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