Rogers and Lowell families, mark your calendars! On Saturday, February 14, LISA Academy Rogers-Bentonville Middle-High will host the RECF Aerial Drone Competition, bringing together drone enthusiasts, students, and STEM innovators from across the region. This free, family-friendly event showcases aerial robotics, drone technology, and student teamwork in an exciting, high-energy environment.

Why the RECF Aerial Drone Competition is a Must-Attend STEM Event

The RECF Aerial Drone Competition is designed to inspire students and the community by combining hands-on learning, STEM education, and drone innovation. Participants will:

Navigate challenging flight courses with precision and skill

Complete autonomous flight missions and piloting challenges

Demonstrate teamwork, strategy, and problem-solving

Explore the cutting-edge world of drone technology

For spectators, the event is a chance to witness high-flying drone maneuvers, learn about STEM fields like robotics, aerospace, and engineering, and support the next generation of innovators.

Event Details – LISA Academy Rogers-Bentonville Middle-High

Date: Saturday, February 14

Location: LISA Academy Rogers-Bentonville Middle-High

592 S. Horsebarn Rd, Rogers, AR 72758

Agenda:

7:50 AM – Doors Open

8:00 AM – Team Check-in, Flight Clearance Inspections, Pit Set-Up

8:30 AM – Piloting Skills Missions Matches Begin

9:00 AM – Flight Team Meeting & Teamwork Match Schedule Created

10:00 AM – Teamwork Matches, Autonomous Flight Mission Matches & Judging Begin

12:00 PM – Lunch

12:45 PM – Teamwork Matches, Autonomous Flight Skills Mission Matches & Judging Resume

1:30 PM – Teamwork Matches, Skills Missions Matches & Judging End

1:45 PM – Alliance Selections

2:30 PM – Teamwork Elimination Matches, Finals Matches & Awards

4:30 PM – Event Ends

Header 5: RSVP to Attend the Rogers Drone Event

We encourage students, parents, teachers, and STEM enthusiasts from Rogers, Lowell, and surrounding areas to attend this unique educational event. Please RSVP to help us prepare:

RSVP Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeHGepP2CXkBB5xKCLLnRHwwa3LzdDxbZcXewONlUHuNkM4A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106173327849085084956

Support STEM Education in Rogers and Lowell

The RECF Aerial Drone Competition is more than a competition—it’s a celebration of innovation, teamwork, and STEM excellence. Attendees will leave inspired by the creativity and technical skill of student drone pilots and the opportunities STEM education provides.

Don’t miss this chance to see aerial robotics in action and explore the future of STEM careers right here in Rogers and Lowell, Arkansas!    

Explore LISA Academy: https://www.lisaacademy.org/