RAD Drone

RAD Drone Competition

RAD (officially re-labeled by the REC Foundation as the Aerial Drone Competition) is an exciting challenge presented in the form of a game.  4 Drones made up of 2 Alliances fly around the field to score as many points as possible.  The object of the game is to attain a higher score than the opposing alliance.

RAD fosters student development through teamwork, critical thinking, project management, and communication skills required to prepare them to become the next generation of innovators and problem solvers.

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Registration

2022-23 REGISTRATION is now OPEN! 

If your child, in grades 7-12, is interested in joining a RAD Drone team, please complete the ONLINE Registration Form via the link below. Restration will remain open until practices begin, or all spots are filled (6 remain as of 10/27/22). 

Registration Form

Participation Fee

A non-refundable $50 participation fee is required at the time of registration. Scholarships are available for those who may need assistance.  

Payment will be accepted online via Paypal (click the button below) or by check, made out to: "Caledonia Enriched" and mailed to PO Box 194, Caledonia, MI 49316.

*Please do NOT send or deliver money to school.*

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Award Winners

2023

Aerial Drone Championship Qualifiers

• Mutt Cutts (13130A), Jackson Bernal & Hailey Laprath
• A Major Minor Overload (13130C) Liam Langeweg & Liam Ryan
• Cal RAD Team 7 (13790B), Grant Feldpausch & Grant Morrell
• Cal RAD Team 8 (13790C), Landyn Bennett & Owen Williams
• Cal RAD Team 9 (13790D), Nicholas Amorose & Zachary Little
• Unidentified Flying Drones (13790F), Gavin Grysen & Owen Marshall

Kettering University Aerial Drone Competition Event #1 - HS/MS

• Programming Award - Cal RAD Team 7 (13790B), Grant Feldpausch & Grant Morrell
• Autonomous Flight Champion - Cal RAD Team 7 (13790B), Grant Feldpausch & Grant Morrell

Kettering University Aerial Drone Competition Event #2 - HS/MS

• Inspire Award - Cal RAD Team 10 (13790E), Kamden Williams
• Kettering, Judges Award - God's Eyes (13130D), Ka'eo Briones

West Michigan Aerial Drone Competition @ Fennville

• Tournament Champions: Cal RAD Team 8 (13790C), Landyn Bennett & Owen Williams
• Excellence Award: Unidentified Flying Drones (13790F), Gavin Grysen & Owen Marshall
• Autonomous Flight Champion: Cal RAD Team 7 (13790B), Grant Feldpausch & Grant Morrell
• Flight Operations Award: Mutt Cutts (13130A), Jackson Bernal & Hailey Laprath
• Programming Award: Cal RAD Team 7 (13790B), Grant Feldpausch & Grant Morrell
• Judges Award: The Flying Squirrels (13790A), Kate Yard & Kendall Somerville

2022

RAD World Championship Qualifiers

• (13130A) Colin Pearson, Grant Peek & Nolan Reynolds
• (13130B) Alex Hochwarth & Mason Banfill
• (13790B) Brennan Donnelly, Jackson Bernal & Hailey Laprath

Kettering University RADC Down Draft 2 Event #2 - HS/MS

• Tournament Champions: (13130A) Colin Pearson, Grant Peek & Nolan Reynolds

Plainwell Robotics Club MS/HS RADC Tournament

• Tournament Champions: (13130A) Colin Pearson, Grant Peek & Nolan Reynolds
• Tournament Champions: (13790B) Brennan Donnelly, Jackson Bernal & Hailey Laprath
• High Flyer Award: (13790B) Brennan Donnelly, Jackson Bernal & Hailey Laprath
• Programming Skills Champion: (13790C) Liam Langeweg & Liam Ryan