The Go-To Toolkit for Coaches & Event Partners: Your Most Frequently Used Resources in One Place

We're grateful for everyone who made this season such a success. As we celebrate all we've accomplished together, we're already looking ahead to the future.

Mission 2027 launches on August 11, 2026. New and updated materials will be released at that time. Save the date!

Mission 2027: Coming Soon
 

Competition Manual, Official Q&A and Mission Video

• Competition Manual and Q & A
• Mission Video - Coming soon

Quick Guides - Coming August 2026

• Teamwork Mission
• Piloting Mission
• Autonomous Flight Mission
• Communications Mission

Training

Getting Started - Coaches

• Robolink's Getting Started CoDrone EDU Courses 
• CoDrone EDU Pilot Certification
• FAA - Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)

Getting Started - Event Partners

• Event Planning Planning Guide (coming August 2026)

Training and Certificatons (coming August 2026)

• Coach Training Courses
• Event Partner Training and Certification Course
• Judge Training and Certification Course
• Referee Training and Certification Course

RECF YouTube Channel Videos

Aerial Drone Competition Playlist

• Coaching Success Tips and Best Practices
• Behind the Curtain: The Judging Process Explained
• Competition Logbook: A Practical Guide for Teams
• Finding Volunteers for Events
• Hosting a Competition: Planning Logistics, & Best Practices
• Robolink's Sensor Powered Missions
• Robolink & CoDrone EDU:Updates, FAQ's and Best Practices

Competition Documents

• Digital Competition Logbook Submission Process (coming Fall 2026)
• Participant Release Form Submission Process (coming Fall 2026)

Communication Mission (Judging) Resources

For Coaches, Teams, and Judges

• Competition Logbook Rubric (updates coming Fall 2026)
• Team Interview Rubric (updates coming Fall 2026)
• Team Interview Tips and Sample Questions 
• Award Descriptions

For Judges

• Team Interview Notes
• Judges Single Page Reference Sheet
• Initial Award Candidate Ranking Sheet
• Final Award Nominee Ranking Sheet
• Volunteer Field Note To Judges
• Judge Volunteer Check-in Sheet
• Judges’ Note to Missed Team

Competition Resources

Field Element Set up Video

Scoresheets (coming August 2026)

• Teamwork Mission
• Piloting Mission
• Autonomous Flight Mission

Inspection and Checklists

• Flight Clearance Inspection (updates coming Fall 2026)
• Pre-Flight Checklist

Event Resources

• Event Release Sign

Additional Resources

• Photos from the South Central Regional Championship
• Videos - Hear from our Coaches and Students