If you are looking to start a Drone Soccer program, expand the one you have, or are beginning to compete at the National or International level, local sponsorships can be a great idea to help you do that. Below there is a ready to use request letter or email to send to local businesses.
This is an extension of our "How to Fund a Drone Soccer Program" page.
The following is a starting framework. Customize it with your school's name, your community context, and the specific ask before sending.
Dear [Name / Community Relations Team],
I am the [Coach / Instructor / CTE Coordinator] at [School Name] in [City], and I am writing to invite [Company Name] to become a founding sponsor of our drone soccer program.
Drone soccer is a FAI-recognized competitive sport in which students build, code, repair, and pilot caged quadcopter aircraft in full-contact team matches. Our students aren't just playing a game, they are learning the same foundational skills required for careers in aviation maintenance, aerospace engineering, UAS operations, and dozens of other technical fields your company depends on.
[School Name] serves [X] students, [X]% of whom qualify for free or reduced lunch. Without outside support, programs like this simply do not exist for our students. With your support, they can.
We are seeking a sponsorship of $[amount] to [specific use: "launch our first team with a complete drone kit and professional development curriculum" / "replace our competition battery supply for the upcoming season" / "fund travel to the regional championship"]. In recognition of your investment, we would be proud to [display your logo on team materials / name you as a presenting sponsor at our home events / invite your team for a live demonstration / document the students your sponsorship directly supports].
I would welcome the opportunity to bring a student and a drone to your office for a brief demonstration, there is nothing quite like seeing a sixteen-year-old take apart and rebuild an aircraft to understand why this program matters.
Thank you for your time and for your commitment to our community.
[Your Name] [Title, School Name] [Phone / Email]