CNY Drones provides a statewide support mechanism for educators & students involved in drone building, coding, & flying paired with technology exploration opportunities.
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.
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U.S. Drone Soccer 2026 District II Championship
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Time to thank the people & organizations of our U.S. Drone Soccer District II Community for making the 2026 DII Championship a success!
AFRL – Rome, NY – you started it all & continue to keep us running!
SUNY Polytechnic Institute – The U.S. Drone Soccer Northeast Hub!
Riverhawk – choosing us to help target investment in the future workforce!
NYSTEC – for providing lunch for everyone!
Innovation Alley Participants:
Civil Air Patrol – NY Wing, Oneida County Sheriff’s Dept. Drone Unit, NYS Police Drone Unit, NYPA, Modovolo, & Sphero!
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GST BOCES – home of the most generous, supportive and student-minded people!
Check social media for more on the event.
Questions? CNYDrones@gmail.com
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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!
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STEM Focused. Community Supported. Volunteer Driven.
We Are CNY Drones and We Are U.S. Drone Soccer!
Proud U.S. Drone Soccer Association Educational Partners, Support Hub & District II Directors!
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Contact Us: cnydrones@gmail.com
Volunteer-Run, Community-Based Organization Since 2016!
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This site, social media accounts, & the programs presented by CNY Drones are made possible by dedicated volunteers from the drone community in Central New York State. CNY Drones exists as a volunteer-run, fiscally sponsored organization made possible by generous organizations & individuals who believe in our mission. CNY Drones adheres to AMA guidelines and FAA regulations to promote a safe flying community. SUNY Polytechnic Institute Auxiliary Services Corporation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, serves at the fiscal agent for CNY Drones. Please see our “Help Us” page for donation information. Thank you.
