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 needed:
Alliance/Teamwork Field
| Number of Teams | Number of Teamwork Fields to Set Up | Number of Field Perimeters Needed | Number of Teamwork Game Element Kits Needed | Number of Fittings and Pipes Sets Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 18 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 24 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 36 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Build a complete 20' × 20' competition field
To create one complete alliance/teamwork competition field, you’ll need:
2 Field Perimeters
Each field perimeter measures 10' × 20'. Place two perimeters side by side to create the full 20' × 20' competition field. These can be ordered from Drone Competition Gates.
2 Teamwork Game Element Kits
Each Mission 2026 Teamwork Game Element Kit contains the game elements for half of a competition field. You'll need 2 kits to complete one full Teamwork field. These can be ordered from Drone Competition Gates.
2 Sets of PVC Fittings & Pipes
The PVC is used to create the cage around the competition field.
Each set includes the fittings and pipes needed for one 10' × 20' field perimeter. You'll need 2 sets to build the cage for a complete 20' × 20' Teamwork field.
You can purchase the PVC fittings and pipes at your local hardware store.
Use the fittings and pipes PDF below for the complete parts list and direct Home Depot purchase links.
Need help putting it all together? Follow the assembly guide for the cage for step-by-step instructions.
Your Complete Alliance/Teamwork Field Checklist
For one complete 20' × 20' alliance/teamwork competition field, you'll need:
- 2 × 10' × 20' field perimeters
- 2 × Mission 2026 teamwork game element kits
- 2 × sets of PVC fittings & pipes
- 1 × cage assembly guide
Solo Match Field
| Number of Teams | Number of Solo Match Fields to Set Up | Number of Skills Game Element Kits Needed |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | 2 | 2 |
| 24 | 2 | 2 |
| 36 | 3 | 3 |
Everything you need in one kit
Setting up a solo match field is simple. You’ll need:
1 Skills Game Element Kit
The skills game element kit includes everything you need to build a complete solo match field. No field perimeter/cage is required for the solo match field. These can be ordered from Drone Competition Gates.
Your Complete Solo Match Field Checklist
For one complete solo match field, you'll need:
- 1 × Mission 2026 skill game element kit
- No field perimeter required
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 ordering official ADC Pro Trophies from Drone Competition Gates.
Standard Awards
The standard trophy set includes 8 trophies
- (1) – All Around Champion
- (2) – Teamwork Mission Champion
- (1) – Engineering Design Award
- (1) – Coding Systems Award
- (1) – Skills Mission Champion
- (1) – Airmanship Award
- (1) – Industry Insights Award
Additional Awards
If additional awards are presented beyond the standard event awards, event partners will need to select one of the following options:
Purchase individual trophies: Contact Drone Competition Gates to purchase individual trophies with a blank award plate. Event partners are responsible for having the plate engraved or adding an appropriate label.
Print award certificates: Use Competition Control software and a color printer to print official award certificates.
Create or purchase a custom trophy: Design or purchase a unique trophy to present to the award recipient.