April 25, 2025
16 High School Teams
16 Middle School Teams
The top 32 teams in Florida will be invited to the 2025 Florida Championship.
Held at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. This will be the greatest Drones in School event ever!
Who Earns an Invitation to the Florida Championship?
Simulator Races
Championship Spots
2 - High School Teams
2 - Middle School Teams
Virtual Races
Championship Spots
5 - High School Teams
5 - Middle School Teams
Live Races
Championship Spots
5 - High School Teams
5 - Middle School Teams
Wildcard Spots
Championship Spots
4 - High School Teams
4 - Middle School Teams
Teams will be permitted to fly a stock drone in head-to-head racing and capture the flag at this event, but all drones must carry the season payload during flight. Teams must provide their payload to the official within 30 seconds of the conclusion for each race.
To earn the maximum points and have a chance at becoming the first Florida State Champion for Drones in School, your team should complete all of the aspects of the program - Team Manufactured Drones, Team Display, Team Portfolio, and Marketing Video See the Season Guide for additional details.
One Middle School and one High School team from the Florida State Championship will automatically qualify to attend the 2024-25 Championship Race in Houston, Texas on May 21 & 22, 2025
2025 Special Guest
Meet Hyper!
Mason Lively (Hyper FPV), the 2024 and 2023 MultiGP Top Global Qualifier and Drone Racing League (DRL) pilot, will be joining our event operations staff for the Florida Championship. Mason started flying RC helicopters and planes at nine years old and has always been fascinated with flight. When he flew FPV for the first time at 15 years old, he was immediately hooked on drone racing. His flying style is a perfect balance of aggressive and smooth, which has propelled him to the top of the professional drone racing world. Students will get the chance to get pro-pilot tips and see Mason's skills up close and personal as he rips through our course throughout the day.
Location
The 2025 Florida Championship will take place at the ICI Cneter on the campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. ICI Center houses Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s Department of Athletics and the Department of Intramural and Recreational Sports. Located on Clyde Morris Boulevard directly across from the campus main entrance, the 50,000-square-foot facility is the centerpiece for campus recreation, athletics, and University functions such as graduation ceremonies, guest speakers, and concerts.
Address:
ICI Center
601 S Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Lunch Options at ERAU
Since there is no cost for this event, lunch will not be provided. However, concessions will be open at the ICI Center and there are a number of food options at the Mori Hosseini Student Union, which is only a short seven-minute walk from the ICI Center.
Options at Mori Hosseini Student Union include:
- Chick-Fil-A
- Qdoba Mexican Grill
- Starbucks
- Propeller's – features homemade burgers, grilled chicken caesar salads, fried potato wedges, fried chicken, soft serve ice cream, and more.
- Refueling Station – featuring a variety of serving stations including Soup and Salad Bar, Deli, Pizza Fresco, Sauté Your Way, Grilled to Perfection, and Comforts of Home.
Low-fat, vegetarian, vegan, and kosher choices are available.
Schedule of Events
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Teams Arrive at the ICI Center |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Drone Check-In / Evaluation / Scrutineering – Display/Team Area Setup |
| 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Head-To-Head and Capture the Flag |
| 10:00 AM | Portfolio, Display, Design and Engineering Judging Begins |
| 12:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Staff Lunch Break |
| 12:30 AM - 1:00 PM | ERAU Tours |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Head-To-Head Finals / Capture the Flag Finals |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Awards Ceremony |
| 4:00 PM | Team and Event Tear Down |
Lodging and Travel
Recommended Hotels
Courtyard Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport
1605 Richard Petty Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(0.7 Miles from ICI Center)
Event Rate: $213.00/night
Hampton Inn Daytona Speedway-Airport
1715 W International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(1.2 Miles from ICI Center)
Event Rate: $154.oo/night
Residence Inn Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport
1725 Richard Petty Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(1.2 Miles from ICI Center)
Event Rate: $164.oo/night
Fairfield Inn & Suites Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport
1820 Checkered Flag Blvd,
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
The Daytona, Autograph Collection
1870 Victory Cir.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
2025 Championship
Invited Teams
High School Division
| RACE | ID # | TEAM | ORGANIZATION | STATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIM | 5178 | BASA Above All | Boynton Aerospace Science Academy | FL |
| SIM | 5171 | Retro Ramz | Palm Beach Lakes Community High School | FL |
| VIRTUAL | 5174 | Eagles | Donna Klein Jewish Academy | FL |
| VIRTUAL | 5179 | BASA Raven8 | Boynton Aerospace Science Academy | FL |
| VIRTUAL | 5251 | RAM Velocity | David Posnack Jewish Day School | FL |
| VIRTUAL | 5248 | RpAM | David Posnack Jewish Day School | FL |
| LIVE | 5155 | RamTech | Miami Coral Park Senior High School | FL |
| LIVE | 5033 | Red Phoenix | George T. Baker Aviation High School | FL |
| LIVE | 5173 | Apex Flow | George T. Baker Aviation High School | FL |
| LIVE | ||||
| LIVE | ||||
| WILDCARD | 5195 | Sigma Six | Navarre High School | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5172 | Park Vista - Cobra Robotics | Park Vista High School | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5224 | Seacoast | Seacoast Collegiate High School | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5032 | Paxton Team 1 | Paxton High School | FL |
| WILDCARD | ||||
| WILDCARD |
Middle School Division
| RACE | ID # | TEAM | ORGANIZATION | STATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIM | 5205 | ADHUS - 6 Arrows | A.D. Henderson Lab School | |
| SIM | 5207 | ADHUS - Cypress Speeds | A.D. Henderson Lab School | |
| VIRTUAL | 5200 | Eagles Perch | Donna Klein Jewish Academy | FL |
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| LIVE | 5013 | Very Cool Kids | Bethlehem School | FL |
| LIVE | 5228 | Bethlehem Team 2 | Bethlehem School | FL |
| LIVE | 5199 | Intergalactic Bounty Seeker (IBS) | Donna Klein Jewish Academy | FL |
| LIVE | ||||
| WILDCARD | 5223 | Bethlehem Team 1 | Bethlehem School | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5016 | Warrior 1 | Walton Middle School | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5241 | TBS MS Drone Team 01 | The Benjamin School | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5254 | TBS MS Drone Team 02 | The Benjamin School | FL |
| WILDCARD | 5255 | TBS MS Drone Team 03 | The Benjamin School | FL |
2025 Florida Championship Presented By:
