The RDL season runs from September to January. It consists of a ten-minute match with a one-minute autonomous period at the start. RDL allows students to learn fundamental skills in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), computer coding, teamwork, communication, and mechanical and electrical engineering. Unlike other robotics competitions, students are to design, build, and code their robots without intervention from their mentors. Students work in teams of around fifteen members throughout the competition season to build and program a robot and a drone.

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Curriculum standards have been mapped per individual state. Don't see your state? email us and request a copy of the RDL standards alignment for your state.