Rochester, MI – The Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM) Foundation will host two in person Drone Soccer trainings on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Northern Michigan University’s Innovation Hall (2296 Sugar Loaf Ave, Marquette) from 9:00 am- 3:00 pm and Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Manchester Community Schools (20500 Dutch Dr, Manchester). Select observation opportunities are available, and if interested, individuals may reach out to Brittany Telander, AIAM Foundation Executive Director, at BTelander@AIAMnow.com. This hands-on training is part AIAM Foundation’s effort to expand the Drone Soccer initiative throughout Michigan.
In early 2025, the AIAM Foundation held drone soccer demonstrations with an initial concentration in the Upper Peninsula. This effort aligned with the AIAM Foundation’s mission to impact underserved and rural communities. Additional demos were provided in response to organic outreach to the Foundation from interested schools statewide. Following these demonstrations, Hancock Middle High School, Tahquamenon Area Schools, Rapid River Schools, Hudson Area Schools, and Washtenaw ISD received grants to develop a Drone Soccer program. Administrators from these schools will participate in an in-person training session led by AIAM’s national partner CrewConcept, based in Colorado Springs.
CrewConcept provides virtual instruction at frequent intervals year-round. In-person trainings are scheduled upon request to provide direct, hands-on implementation support. Through the AIAM Foundation’s $100,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), both options are available to awarded schools.
Throughout the day, participants will:
• Build confidence in flying Drone Soccer drones
• Learn key flight maneuvers and classroom/lab management strategies
• Troubleshoot setup for drone programming and accompanying equipment
• Practice proper care and maintenance of drones, batteries, and arenas, and much more
“Drone Soccer aims to spark students’ curiosity and build valuable skills that apply to any industry, from teamwork and problem-solving to engineering and technology. While flying drones or working in the aerospace industry might not be every student’s chosen path, the experience and disciplines gained through this program are universally valuable,” said Brittany Telander, Executive Director of the AIAM Foundation. “We’re working to build awareness and stimulate passion for STEM learning and innovation.”
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