Competition Fields
Having enough competition fields at your event will ensure teams have the opportunity to complete all missions in a timely manner. Below you will find details on how many fields and game element sets are needed based on the number of teams:
| Number of Teams | Number of Alliance/ Teamwork Fields | Number of Solo Match Fields | Equipment Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1 | 2 |
3 Field Element Kits 2 Game Element Kits |
| 24 | 1-2 | 2 |
3-4 Field Element Kits 2 Game Element Kits |
| 36 | 2 | 3 |
5 Field Element Kits 3 Game Element Kits |
With one field element kit and one game element kit, you can set up either an alliance/teamwork field OR a solo match field — but not both at the same time.
If you want to have both fields set up at the same time, you will need:
- 2 Field Element Kits
- 1 Game Element Kit
This allows you to have one complete alliance/teamwork field and one complete solo match field set up simultaneously.
For example:
1 field element kit + 1 game element kit
→ Set up one alliance/teamwork field OR one solo match field.
2 field element kits + 1 game element kit
→ Set up one alliance/teamwork field AND one solo match field at the same time.
The kits are designed to give teams and coaches flexibility. In a classroom or practice environment, a coach can set up the type of field the teams are currently working on and use the appropriate game elements for that field.
Field Elements
The field element kit contains all of the reusable elements needed for the competition. Not every field element is used in every season or on every field.
The game rules for each season determine which elements are required for the alliance/teamwork field and solo match field. Some seasons may use nearly all of the elements in the kit, while other seasons may use only a portion of them.
What Is Included in the Kit?
The standard field element kit includes:
- 1 Red Arch Gate
- 1 Blue Arch Gate
- 1 Yellow Keyhole Gate
- 1 Green Keyhole Gate
- 1 Red Landing Pad
- 1 Blue Landing Pad
- 1 12" Blue Landing Cube
- 1 18" Red Landing Cube
- 3 Programming Mats
- 3 Color Mats
- 1 Tunnel
Which Elements Do I Use?
Before setting up the fields, check the current season's field specifications to determine which elements are required.
This means that some elements may remain in storage during a particular season. Keep all field elements and store them carefully between seasons, even if they are not currently being used. Future games may require them again.
The table below shows which field elements are used for each field type:
| Field Element | Alliance/Teamwork Field |
Solo Match Field |
|---|---|---|
| Red Arch Gate | X |
X |
| Blue Arch Gate | X |
X |
| Yellow Keyhole Gate | X |
X (without stand) |
| Green Keyhole Gate | X |
X |
| Red Landing Pad | X |
X |
| Blue Landing Pad | X |
X |
| 12" Blue Landing Cube | X |
X |
| 18" Red Landing Cube | X |
X |
| Tunnel |
|
X |
| 3 Programming Mats |
|
X |
| 3 Color Mats |
|
X |
Game Element Kit
Each season, the Aerial Drone Competition introduces new missions and challenges for teams. The Game Element Kit contains the reusable game elements needed to set up the competition fields for that season.
Each game element kit provides all the game elements needed for one alliance/teamwork field AND one solo matches field.
Setting Up
The game rules and field specifications for each season will identify which elements are used. Please see the manual at games.recf.org for details on how to build the game elements and set up the competition fields.
Alliance/Teamwork Field
Solo Match Field
Trophies
As an event partner, you’ll want to recognize the teams who earn awards with high-quality trophies. You may choose to create your own trophies, work with a local supplier, or order trophies from Drone Competition Gates.
Please review Trophies for RECF Drone Competitions for more details on trophy packs.