Every School Has a Path to a National Championship
The MLDR Minor League Championship provides students with a structured competitive pathway from local school competition to the MLDR National Championship while promoting STEM, aviation, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.
CHAMPIONSHIP DASHBOARD
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District Championships
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National Qualifiers
CHAMPIONSHIP PATHWAY
From your school gym to the national stage — follow the path to glory.
School Champion
Description
Every participating school crowns its School Champion.
Qualification
Win school tournament
Champion Receives
School trophy + advancement
Schools
500+
Audience
200–500
↗ Winning team advances to the District Championship.
District Champion
Description
School Champions compete against nearby schools.
Qualification
Win district tournament
Champion Receives
District banner + advancement
Schools
50–100
Audience
500–1,000
↗ District Champion advances to Regionals.
Regional Champion
Description
District Champions compete for the Regional title.
Qualification
Win regional tournament
Champion Receives
Regional trophy + advancement
Schools
10–25
Audience
1,000–2,500
↗ Winners advance to the State Championship.
State Champion
Description
Regional Champions compete for the State Championship.
Qualification
Win state tournament
Champion Receives
State title + nationals berth
Schools
4–10
Audience
2,500–5,000
↗ State Champions qualify for Nationals.
MLDR National Champion
Description
The best school teams from every state compete for the MLDR National Championship.
Qualification
Win state championship
Champion Receives
National trophy + broadcast
Schools
50
Audience
10,000+
↗ Crowned National Champions!
INTERACTIVE MAP
Click a state to see participating schools, champions, and events.
SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Search and discover participating schools across the nation.
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SEASON TIMELINE
The road to a National Championship.
Registration Opens
Schools register teams and prepare for the season.
School Championships
Intra-school competition crowns the School Champion.
District Championships
School Champions battle within their district.
Regional Championships
District Champions compete for Regional titles.
State Championships
Regional Champions fight for the State crown.
MLDR National Championship
State Champions compete for the national title.
WHY SCHOOLS PARTICIPATE
More than just racing — an investment in students' futures.
STEM Education
Hands-on science, technology, engineering & math learning.
Drone Technology
Master cutting-edge drone building and flight.
Aviation Career Pathways
Direct path to aviation and aerospace careers.
Engineering
Real-world engineering problem-solving.
Teamwork
Build collaboration and communication skills.
Leadership Development
Develop the leaders of tomorrow.
Scholarships
Earn scholarships through competition.
Esports Competition
Compete in the fastest-growing sport.
School Pride
Represent your school on a national stage.
Fundraising Opportunities
Raise funds for your school programs.
National Recognition
Gain national exposure for your school.
LEADERBOARDS
The top performers across the Minor League.
No data yet — be the first to climb the ranks!
FERPA-READY STUDENT INFORMATION PLATFORM
MLDR is designed as a service provider to schools, supporting FERPA compliance for drone racing, STEM education, and school event management. Every student record is protected with encryption, consent tracking, role-based access, and full audit logging.
ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
COPPA
Children under 13 — verifiable parental consent required before data collection.
State Privacy Laws
SOPIPA (CA) and equivalent state student privacy laws supported.
ADA / WCAG 2.1 AA
Accessible design compliance for all users.
PCI DSS
Payment processing secured via Stripe — no card data stored.
SOC 2
Security, availability, and confidentiality controls aligned to SOC 2.
SCHOOL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
Available for school districts upon registration.
FERPA Addendum
Signed addendum for school/district contracts.
Privacy Policy
Full data handling and privacy practices.
Data Retention Policy
Retention periods and deletion procedures.
Terms of Service (Schools)
Terms tailored for educational institutions.
Incident Response Plan
Breach response and notification procedures.
Documents available to school districts upon registration. Contact MLDR for a signed DPA and FERPA Addendum.
"FERPA-Ready Student Information Platform for Drone Racing, STEM Education, and School Event Management."
MLDR is built to support school districts and educational partners with the security, privacy, and compliance standards required for student data.
SIGN IN REQUIRED
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