The U.S. Drone Soccer Association is the special interest group for FAI F9A Drone Sports of the Academy of Model Aeronautics and a sanctioned member of the FAI World Sports Federation (https://www.fai.org/). As such, the Association’s mission and programming supports STEM Education programs around the USA to funnel students into Aviation Technology, Engineering, & Maintenance focused careers through engagement and personal growth through participating in the U.S. Drone Soccer program.