Springfield drone competition expected to draw a crowd

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SPRINGFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – Drones will take off in Springfield this weekend as part of the first-ever drone tournament in the state.

The River Valley RADs Robotics and Aerial Drone Club will be hosting the Northern New England Aerial Drone Championships tournament at Riverside Middle School in Springfield on Saturday. The event is expected to draw nearly 100 students from around the region to compete.

Cat Viglienzoini spoke with Chris Gray, an engineering instructor and robotics coach, about the event.