Competition Fields and Game Elements - What do I need?

Quantity of Competition Fields Needed

Having enough competition fields are your event will ensure teams have the opportunity to complete all missions in a timely manner.  The following is a list of suggested number of fields at your event based on the number of teams attending.

Ordering Field Elements and Game Elements

Field Element Kit

Each kit includes the field elements you need to set up ONE field (either a teamwork or skills field). This kit includes:

• 3 Sets of Arch Gate Hardware
• 5 Fabric Arch Gates (2 Red, 2 Blue, 1 Screen)
• 2 Keyhole Gates (1 Yellow, 1  Green)
• 2 Landing Pads (1 Red, 1 Blue)
• 2 Small Cubes (1 Red, 1 Blue)
• 2 Large Cubes (1 Red, 1 Blue)

This equipment is reused every season.

Game Element Kit

For Mission 2025 game element kit includes pieces for BOTH the Teamwork Field and the Skills Fields. 

For the Teamwork Field Layout you will use:

• 7 Drop Zones
• 7 Bean Bags
• 10 Balls

For the Skills Field Layout you will use:

• 2 Solid Panels and Brackets
• 1 Fly Through Panel
• 3 Programming Mats
• 3 Color Mats

Note: Each Game Element Kit has enough pieces to set up 1 Teamwork Mission Field and 1 Skills Missions Field. 

PVC Perimeter

• • Purchase this from your local hardware store to create a field perimeter.  

Field Element Kits and Game Element Kits are available for purchase at DroneCompetitionGates.com or on RobotEvents.com.

Layouts

The Aerial Drone Competition has two field layouts: one for the teamwork mission and one for the autonomous flight and piloting skills missions. As an Event Partner you will need to set up both types of fields for teams to compete.

Teamwork Mission Competition Field - Mission 2025: Gravity

The teamwork mission field is approximately 20' x 20', and uses the following components:

• Competition Elements
  • One Red Arch Gate
  • One Blue Arch Gate
  • One Blackout Screen
  • One Green Keyhole Gate
  • One Yellow Keyhole Gate
  • One Red Landing Pad
  • One 12” Red Landing Cube
  • One 12" Red Landing Cube
• Game Elements
  • 7 Drop Zones
  • 7 Bean Bags
  • 10 Balls
• PVC - customers need to purchase PVC on their own at the local hardware store. 
  
  
  • See Section 10 of the Competition Manual for exact specifications

Piloting and Autonomous Flight Skills Competition Field - Mission 2025: Gravity

You will need the following 

• Competition Field Elements
  • 1 Red Arch Gate
  • 1 Blue Arch Gate
  • One Green Keyhole Gate
  • One Yellow Keyhole Gate
  • One Blue Landing Pad
  • One 12” Blue Landing Cube
  • One 18" Blue Landing Cube
• Game Elements
  • 3 Programming Mats
  • 3 Color Mats
  • 2 Solid Panels and Holders
  • 1 Fly Through Panel