Drone Sports

What Drone Sports does

Drone Sports, Inc. is a Colorado Springs-based manufacturer and supplier of drone soccer equipment, founded in 2020. The company produces the Saker Series of drone soccer balls — including the Saker DS200 Bantam — built on commodity RC-drone components: Betaflight-based flight controllers, Commando8 radio controllers, and ELRS receivers. Drone Sports positions itself as the only FAI-sanctioned drone soccer supplier in the United States, granting it exclusive standing in sanctioned U.S. competition events and giving it structural separation from generic RC-drone vendors.

The company sells primarily to K-12 schools, universities, government agencies, and nonprofits through a B2B e-commerce site gated by enrollment. Pricing is anchored on tiered bundles — PRACTICE ($14,325), PLAY ($19,100), and COMPETE ($20,885) — supplemented by lower-priced individual kits (Student $645, Instructor $995), replacement-parts retail, and annual educator licenses that introduce a recurring-revenue layer. An FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification prep course extends the platform into workforce credentialing, monetizing the transition of drone-soccer students into commercial drone careers.

As of the most recent disclosures, Drone Sports has reached 440+ active programs across 38 U.S. states, supported by a small 1–10 person team. The company has built a multi-vendor ecosystem through partnerships with LeagueOS (college recruitment), Tattu (batteries), Tentcraft (arena infrastructure), and Amazon Associates (affiliate distribution), and has begun onboarding nonprofit partnership representatives and government enrollment pathways to broaden its customer base beyond K-12 education.

Name

Drone Sports

Legal name

Drone Sports, Inc.

Website

https://dronesports.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Drone Sports, Inc. is the only FAI-sanctioned U.S. drone soccer equipment supplier, selling the Saker Series of drone balls, tiered program bundles, and FAA Part 107 prep courses to 440+ K-12, university, government, and nonprofit programs across 38 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drone Sports Equipment

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Aircraft (3721)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRACARAH

Consumer Non-Imaging Drones (Toy/FPV, Racing, Delivery/Utility)

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Electronics & Appliances Retail/Consumer Robotics & Drones (Home Robots, Vacuums, Non-imaging Drones)

SECONDARYCRACAHAC

Drones & UAV Retail (Consumer & Prosumer)

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Electronics & Appliances Retail/Photography, Video & Drones Retail

SECONDARYCRACAHAL

Drone Parts, Batteries & Accessories Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Electronics & Appliances Retail/Photography, Video & Drones Retail

SECONDARYEDAEAIAG

Physical Education & Athletics Equipment (Gym, Sports Gear, Scoreboards)

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Education Supplies, Equipment & Furniture Procurement

Keywords

• Drone soccer equipment
• Educational drone programs
• STEM workforce development
• Drone competition arenas
• Aerospace curriculum supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling drone soccer equipment including drones, arenas, bundles, accessories, and replacement parts. Products sold directly through e-commerce storefront with tiered bundle offerings (PRACTICE, PLAY, COMPETE) ranging from $645 to over $20,000.
2. Professional Development: Annual educator licenses including instructional videos, resources, and ongoing technical support bundled with classroom purchases. Also offers standalone FAA Part 107 Online Test Prep Course.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Drone Sports manufactures and supplies drone soccer equipment for K-12 workforce development, including the Saker Series drone soccer balls (Saker DS200 Bantam), tiered program bundles (PRACTICE, PLAY, COMPETE), inflatable and tournament-grade arenas, instructor and student kits, replacement parts, and an FAA Part 107 test prep course. The company is the only FAI-sanctioned drone soccer supplier in the United States and serves 440+ programs across 38 states.

Product overview

Drone Sports is a K-12 workforce development company offering drone soccer programs and equipment. The product portfolio centers on the Saker Series drone soccer balls (particularly the Saker DS200 Bantam) as the industry-standard aircraft, complemented by a tiered bundle system (PRACTICE, PLAY, COMPETE) for schools and organizations. The offering includes complete classroom bundles with student kits, instructor kits, arenas (inflatable, lightweight practice, and heavy-duty pro tournament), replacement parts, accessories, and professional development courses. The company positions itself as the only FAI-sanctioned drone soccer supplier in the United States with 440+ programs across 38 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• U19 Drone Soccer Student Kit Required equipment, tools, and accessories for individual student participation in Drone Soccer training and competitions. Includes Saker DS200 Bantam Build Kit, Commando8 Radio Controller, receiver, toolkit, safety glasses, spare parts, and batteries. Priced at $645.00 per kit.
• U19 Drone Soccer Classroom Instructor Kit Equipment, tools, accessories and spares required for an instructor to teach a classroom, club or team in Drone Soccer. Includes Saker DS200 Bantam Build Kit, Almost Ready to Fly Kit, Commando8 Radio Controller, two receivers, toolkit with soldering set, safety glasses, and spare parts. Priced at $995.00 per kit.
• U19 Drone Soccer Classroom Pack (6 Student Kits) Bundle of 6 U19 Drone Soccer Student Kits offered at a discounted rate for classroom deployment.
• Saker DS200 Bantam Build Kit Build kit for the Saker DS200 Bantam drone, the core aircraft used in Drone Soccer and the industry-standard drone soccer ball in North America.
• U19 Drone Soccer PRACTICE Classroom Bundle Entry-level complete classroom program engaging 10-20 students with two teams. Includes 12 individual Learn Kits, 4 battery chargers, 3 Professional Development seats, 1 instructor kit, 1 lightweight practice arena, 1 metal goal set, plus freight. Priced at $14,325.00 plus $350 freight.
• U19 Drone Soccer PLAY Game Bundle Mid-tier complete program bundle for 10-20 students to engage in competitive games. Includes an Inflatable Game Arena that sets up in under 10 minutes, equipment, and batteries. Priced at $19,100.00 plus $550 freight.
• U19 Drone Soccer COMPETE Tournament Bundle Professional tournament bundle for hosting competitive events in a professional-grade arena suitable for media and streaming. Ideal for universities and public venues. Includes 4 8-channel battery chargers, a Heavy-Duty Pro Tournament Arena, plus $1,000 freight. Priced at $20,885.00 (Pro Turf Flooring not included).
• U12/U19 Drone Soccer Inflatable Game Arena Regulation-size inflatable arena for Drone Soccer games, sized for U12/U19 age groups. Sets up in under ten minutes.
• U12/U19 Drone Soccer Heavy-Duty Pro Tournament Arena Professional-grade tournament arena for Drone Soccer competitions, suitable for media and streaming. Designed for universities and public venues.
• U12/U19 Drone Soccer Lightweight Practice Arena Lightweight practice arena for Drone Soccer training sessions.
• FAA Part 107 Online Test Prep Course Digital preparation course for the FAA Part 107 drone pilot certification exam, sold as a one-time/perpetual license. Refunds available only if access code has not been used within 14 days of purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• 440+ programs in 38 states
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive sanctioning relationship making Drone Sports the only FAI-sanctioned drone soccer supplier in the United States. FAI is the world air sports federation governing drone sports internationally.
• LeagueOScoreTechnology or IntegrationCollege recruitment platform integrated with drone soccer programs. Students can be seen by college scouts through LeagueOS at age 16, providing a direct career pathway.
• Tattu (Gens Ace)minorOthersBattery supplier for drone soccer equipment. Ships Tattu 750mAh 14.8V 95C 4S Lipo Batteries with XT30 Plug from Long Beach, California. Included in bundle orders.
• TentcraftminorOthersArena supplier for inflatable drone soccer game arenas. Ships Heavy-Duty Pro Tournament Arenas from Traverse City, Michigan via freight.
• Amazon AssociatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate gear section links to Amazon products including safety equipment, tools, and fire safety items. Drone Sports earns referral fees through Amazon Associates program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BetaFPV: Manufacturer of FPV and educational drones including ready-to-fly kits for STEM and classroom programs. Most comparable peer because it operates in the same FPV-drone-for-education niche and competes for the same K-12 drone-program budget.
• EMAX: Manufacturer of FPV drones, motors, and radios targeting entry-level and racing pilots. Overlaps with Drone Sports on consumer FPV hardware, motor/flight controller supply, and radio control equipment categories.
• iFlight: FPV drone manufacturer serving racing and freestyle markets with build kits and components. Comparable as a supplier of similar Betaflight-based drone platforms and accessories that could be substituted into drone soccer programs.
• GEPRC: FPV drone and racing drone manufacturer producing Betaflight-based platforms and parts. Overlaps with Drone Sports on drone soccer-adjacent FPV hardware, components, and replacement parts.

Emerging players

• Sphero: STEM education hardware and curriculum company serving K-12 schools with programmable robots. Competes for the same education budget pool but in the programmable-robot category rather than drones.
• VEX Robotics: STEM education robotics company with K-12 classroom bundles, competitions, and curriculum. Comparable as an alternative turnkey STEM program that school districts choose between when allocating CTE and robotics budgets.
• Estes Education: STEM education company offering model rocketry kits, curriculum, and competition programs for K-12 schools. Comparable as a competing 'hands-on aerospace STEM program' that schools evaluate alongside drone soccer for CTE funding.

Broad incumbents

• DJI Education: Largest consumer/commercial drone manufacturer with an education vertical (DJI Education, RoboMaster). Competes for the same K-12 STEM drone budget with broader brand recognition and a deeper curriculum suite, though its products are camera-drones rather than competitive racing drones.
• Horizon Hobby: Large-scale distributor and manufacturer of RC hobby products including drones, planes, and helicopters. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the RC/drone hobby channel with established education and hobbyist distribution.

Others

• FIRST Robotics: Nonprofit operator of K-12 STEM competition programs (FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge). Comparable as a competing 'competitive sport disguised as STEM education' model that schools may choose over drone soccer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dronesportsinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drone-sports

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Investors

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Investments

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