UAS4STEM

UAS4STEM 2026 Season: Registration Now Open

Middle and high school students can now register for the 2026 UAS4STEM drone competition. Teams will design, build, and fly drones while developing STEM skills in engineering, coding, and teamwork. Beginner and Advanced divisions are available, and teams can compete virtually from anywhere.

Prizes include up to $2,500, Skydio drones, trophies, and certificates.

Financial assistance is available for new teams.
Apply by October 13, 2025.

Key Dates:
Registration closes: January 12, 2026
Virtual competition: April 14–29, 2026
Championship: July 20–22, 2026 at AirVenture

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The UAS4STEM season is underway, inviting teams to build drones and compete. New teams welcomed for 2024-2025 competition.

Are you interested in getting involved in UAS4STEM, but need some financial assistance to get started? We have wonderful news: the UAS4STEM Funding Application is open through 11:59 PM EST on November 20th! Applying for funding for UAS4STEM is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Registration for the 2024-2025 UAS4STEM Competition is now open!

Students showcased their drone skills at UAS4STEM finals during EAA AirVenture 2024, with top teams winning national titles and drone kits.

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UAS4STEM is a drone engineering contest that is designed for students to learn, practice, and demonstrate plenty of sUAS knowledge and other skills

We have some very exciting news to share with you: registration for the 2023-2024 UAS4STEM Sponsored by Skydio Competition opens TOMORROW, September

The 2023 UAS4STEM Sponsored by Skydio season just recently wrapped up at the end of July, and we are already preparing to open registration for the

Over the past week, students from around the country have been in Oshkosh, Wisconsin during AirVenture, not just to enjoy the airshow, but to compete

Drones are expected to take on more and more roles in the coming years in both the commercial and hobby realms. Love them or hate them, they’re here

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UAS4STEM 2026 Season: Registration Now Open

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