SC - Cavalier Fright Flight JROTC

South Carolina JROTC

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Remaining: 24
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📌 Event Details

Season: 2026-2027 Season

Code: ADC20269447

Timezone: UTC

Event Dates: 10/31/2026 - 10/31/2026

Registration: 08/03/2026 - 10/01/2026

📍 Location

Dorman High School

1050 Cavalier Way

Roebuck, SC 29369

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Eligible Grade Levels: High School

📋 General Information

1st Annual Dorman High School Cavalier Battalion Army JROTC Drone Meet

 

  1. Purpose: On 31 October 2026 Dorman High School will host Cavalier Fright Flight its 1st Annual Cavalier Drone Meet. This MOI will outline the various events and specific standards of performance.

     

  2. Objective: To provide JROTC cadets with a competitive exciting educational drone sporting event focused on hands-on, student-centered learning. 

     

  3. General Information:

     

    1. Registration Opens 1 September


       

    2. Location: The competition will take place at Dorman High School, 1050 Cavalier Way, Roebuck, SC 29376.

       

    3. Grading / Scoring: Events will be judged and graded IAW the Robotic Education and Competition Foundation (RECF) standard. (recf.org)

       

    4. Awards: Trophies will be awarded to the following: All Around Champion, Teamwork Champion, Skills Champion, Communications Champion, Judges Champion, Coding, and Airmanship.

       

    5. Uniform: Teams members from the same team should be easily identified as being on the same team. Teams must wear appropriate attire with closed toes shoes and eye protection.

       

    6. Documentation: At check-in, participant release forms will be verified if not verified previously online.

       

    7. Safety: Be sure to have everyone review the Safety Rules of the Competition Manual.  Also remember that all students are required to have a responsible adult onsite to supervise them. The adult must obey all rules and be careful to not violate student-centered policies, but must be present at the event in the case of an emergency. Violations of this rule may result in removal from the event. Anyone near the Missions fields are required to wear safety glasses or prescription glasses.

       

  4. Team Pit Area: Teams will be assigned a workspace (Pit) at the event. Each team will be provided with a table and chairs, as well as access to electricity to use for battery charging. 

     

  5. Flight Clearance Inspection:

     

    1. Prior to the start of qualifying or skills matches, teams must receive a flight clearance to ensure they are following regulations. Refer to the Competition Manual and the Flight Clearance Inspection for additional details.
    2. Inspections should be completed as soon as possible upon arrival to the event. 

       

  6. Event Meeting (Opening Ceremony): An event meeting is typically held in the main competition area and led by the Head Referee and/or the Event Partner. All participants, including students, coaches and other adults associated with the team, are expected to attend. In this meeting, safety, rules, and behavioral expectations will be reviewed. Event-specific information, like where to line up and/or any adjustments to the schedule, are also provided. Practice areas and other activities will be closed during the Event Meeting to allow all participants to attend. 

     

  7. Judging (Communication Mission):

     

    1. Judges work as a team in a private area to review student logbooks and determine winners of judged awards under the guidance of an experienced Judge Advisor. Pairs/groups of judge’s interview student teams in their pits during the competition day.
    2. Competition Logbooks will be submitted digitally - prior to the event.

       

  8. Matches: Teams compete in Teamwork, Autonomous Flight and Piloting Skills matches during an event to showcase their abilities. 

     

    1. Teamwork Mission- Matches, Alliances & Elimination Matches

       

      1. Qualification Matches: Each Qualification Match is played on the 20’X20’ field, is 90 seconds long, and consists of two teams (randomly paired) operating as an alliance to score points. Teams will play in a predetermined number of qualifying matches.  At the conclusion of the Qualification Matches, teams will be ranked based on their Qualification Match performance. 
      2. Alliance Selections: During the Alliance Selection process, top ranked teams will have priority in choosing the team they would like to play with in the Finals Matches. Details of the Alliance Selection process may be found in the Teamwork Mission section of the Competition Manual.
      3. Finals Matches: The number of teams participating in the Finals Matches is found in the Teamwork Mission Section of the Competition Manual and is determined by the number of teams at the event. Each alliance will play one match, with the highest scores advancing to the next bracket of finals play until a Champion is determined.  In the event of a tie, information on the tie breaking process can be found in the Teamwork Mission section of the Competition Manual.

         

    2. Autonomous Flight Skills Mission Matches:

       

      1. Events have dedicated fields set up for teams to complete Skills Challenge matches on a first-come, first served basis. 
      2. In the Autonomous Flight Skills Mission, Drones are programmed by Students to operate entirely autonomously.  Each Team will be given the opportunity to have 2 five-minute sessions at the field to complete their Autonomous Flight Skills Mission. The highest score attained during the 5-minute session will be recorded.
      3. Teams will be ranked based on the combined Autonomous Flight Skills Mission and Piloting Skills Mission score.  The Team with the top combined score will be the Skills Missions Champion at that event.
      4. The Autonomous Flight Mission section of the Competition Manual includes information on how a team's scores are calculated.

         

    3. Piloting Skills Mission Matches:

       

      1. Events have dedicated fields set up for teams to complete Skills Challenge matches on a first-come, first served basis. 
      2. In the Piloting Skills Mission, the Drone is Piloted by Students to fly through an obstacle course. Teams compete alone to score as many points as possible by flying through, under, and around obstacles. Each mission is 60 seconds and Teams will have 2 opportunities at each competition.
      3. Teams will be ranked based on combined autonomous flight skills mission and Piloting skills mission score. The Team with the top combined score will be the skills champion at that event.
      4. The Piloting Skills Mission section of the Competition Manual includes information on how a team's scores are calculated.

         

  9. Schedule of Events:

 

  • 0800 - 0900:        Set-up & Team Check-in
  • 0830 - 0930:        Scorekeeper Set-up
  • 0930 - 1200:        Piloting Skills, Autonomous Skills, Communications Missions
  • 1000 - 1200:        Teamwork Missions
  • 1200 - 1300:        Lunch Break – Teams will find time to break for lunch during this time
  • 1300 – 1400:       Complete morning events
  • 1400 – 1530:        Alliance Selections & Strategy
  • 1530 - 1600:        Championship
  • 1615 – UTC:        Awards Presentations


  1. We look forward to your participation. Please address any comments, questions, or concerns to SFC (R) Mitchell Ames (864) 921-6066 or email amesji@spart6.org

 


⚠️ Emergency Info

If the weather makes you late for the event or prevents you from attending, please immediately contact SFC Ames at amesji@spart6.org / 864-921-6066 on the day of the event and by email before the event.

If the event is canceled due to weather or any other unforeseen circumstance, it will be posted here on this event website.

Emergency Contact: Call 911 for all life-threatening emergencies. Event security can be reached at the Security Desk near each hall entrance.

On-Site Medical: A certified medical team will be stationed in the Main Arena of the High School

Severe Weather: In the event of a severe weather warning, all participants will be directed to interior shelter areas on the lower level of the convention center. Follow instructions from event staff and venue personnel.

Fire Evacuation: Exit through the nearest marked emergency exit. Do not use elevators. Assembly points are located in the parking areas on the east and west sides of the building.

Lost Child Protocol: Report missing children immediately to any event staff member or security personnel. A family reunification area is located near the main information desk.


🗓️ Agenda

  1. Schedule of Events:

 

  • 0800 - 0900:        Set-up & Team Check-in
  • 0830 - 0900:        Scorekeeper Set-up
  • 0900 - 1200:        Piloting Skills, Autonomous Skills, Communications Missions
  • 1000 - 1200:        Teamwork Missions
  • 1200 - 1300:        Lunch Break – Teams will find time to break for lunch during this time
  • 1300 – 1400:       Complete morning events
  • 1400 – 1530:        Alliance Selections & Strategy
  • 1530 - 1600:        Championship
  • 1615 – UTC:        Awards Presentations

⚙️ Judging Format

Digital Competition Logbooks must be submitted no later than Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. Submission instructions and the required link will be provided to registered teams.

Team interviews will be conducted onsite during the competition on Saturday, October 31st, 2026. Teams should arrive prepared to discuss their design process, programming, flight strategy, teamwork, and lessons learned. Interview schedules and locations will be provided during event check-in.

🏆 Awards

💵 Refund Policy

If the event partner cancels the event:

  • Refunds will be issued

If a team registers and decides not to attend the event: 

  • No refunds will be issued to "no show" teams.

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