CNY Drones

CNY Drones provides a statewide support mechanism for educators & students involved in drone building, coding, & flying paired with technology exploration opportunities.

Our experienced volunteers connect students, educators & new drone enthusiasts to New York State’s technology education & employment pipeline through mentoring, hands-on demonstrations, workshops & training, along with STEM-based competitions & technical support. More About CNY Drones

2025 District II Qualifier Results

Recent Regional Stories – In the News

Jan 19, Sunday, (CENTRAL) Vernon Verona Sherrill

1st Place – Madrid Waddington CSD

2nd Place – Cicero-North Syracuse High School

3rd Place – Vernon-Verona-Sherrill CSD

Feb 08, Saturday, (SOUTHERN TIER) GST BOCES @Corning Painted Post Middle School

1st Place – Owego

2nd Place – Bath Haverling

3rd Place – Corning Painted Post

4th Place – Watkins Glen

Feb 08, Saturday, (CENTRAL WEST) Cicero-North Syracuse High School

1st Place – Madrid Waddington CSD

2nd Place – Mohonasen High School

3rd Place – Cicero-North Syracuse High School

Feb 10 (NORTH) Madrid Waddington CSD

1st Place – Madrid Waddington CSD

2nd Place – Salmon River CSD

Upcoming 2025 District II Qualifiers

Feb 13, Thursday, (EAST) Mohonasen High School – Schenectady Demo & Qualifier!
- Thank you to Mohonasen & Schenectady School Districts for collaborating! Happy to have you working together!
Feb 22, Saturday, (NYC/LI) NYPD Community Affairs @NYC Police Academy, Queens NY

Interested in getting a team started, attending an event or planning for the District II Championship? Need technical support?

We’re here to help. Gmail: cnydrones@gmail.com or call 315-732-1001.

2025 District II Championship @ SUNY Poly

Mar 2, Sunday, SUNY Polytechnic Institute Wildcat Field House

Top teams from District II Qualifiers will be invited to compete in Utica.
Proof of AMA Membership for all student participants required – this is a sanctioned event.
Top finishers at SUNY Poly will be invited to the 2025 National Championship – The Road to Virginia II, May 2-3, 2025.

2025 National Championship

May 2-3, Friday & Saturday, Alexandria, Virginia
We anticipate at least 1st – 4th place at the District II Championship to receive automatic berths.
2 additional berths may also be available as Wildcards.
Let us and the U.S. Drone Soccer Association know your interest in traveling as soon as possible.
Start planning for a possible team trip to the DC area!

Did someone say Camps?

Get ready for Summer 2025! Catch us at SUNY Poly in Utica, NY this summer for more U.S. Drone Soccer camps. We want seasoned U.S. Drone Soccer members to hold their own official U.S. Drone Soccer Bootcamps around the State & around the Country. We know you can do it. We’re here to help! We’re also happy to help parents locate Official U.S. Drone Soccer camps run by experienced members of the U.S. Drone Soccer Association (501c3 Not For Profit).

2024 DISTRICT II Championship (NY/NJ)

CNY Drones is taking flying robotics to the next level! How do we do it? Collaboration!

Be a part of the growing nationwide community involved in this aviation workforce development initiative & sports league!

Participate. Volunteer. Sponsor Teams.

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EVENT NOTICE A similar notice will now replace our Annual Consent & Release Form for all CNY Drones events – saving on time & printing. By entering our venues with posted notices, attendees are agreeing to consent & release terms. We will also provide competing teams & volunteers with our release statement in all event materials to be shared with friends & family. THANKS.

Outdoor Recreational Drone Pilot Safety

As AMA Members, we promote safety first!

Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) (AMA administered)

FAA Drone Registration – Register Your Drone!

STEM Focused. Community Supported. Volunteer Driven.