Drone Programming

Get ready to take learning to new heights—literally! In this exciting Drone Programming course, kids will explore how drones fly, how to control them safely, and how to program their movements using beginner-friendly coding tools. Through hands-on activities and challenges, they’ll learn about flight paths, sensors, and real-world uses of drones. It’s the perfect mix of tech, fun, and adventure in the sky!
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What you'll learn

  • How drones work and the science of flight
  • Safety rules and how to fly a drone responsibly
  • Basics of programming drone movements (like up, down, flip!)
  • Create custom flight paths using block-based coding
  • Learn how sensors help drones see and avoid obstacles
  • Real-world uses of drones in delivery, photography, rescue & more

Course content

  • What are drones and how do they work?
  • Parts of a drone (propellers, motors, sensors, etc.)
  • History & real-life applications of drones
  • Learn drone safety rules
  • Practice takeoff, landing, and hovering
  • Hands-on flight training with mini drones
  • Introduction to block-based coding (like Tynker or DroneBlocks)
  • Learn basic commands: takeoff, land, turn, move, flip
  • Control your drone using a tablet or laptop
  • Design flight missions and patterns
  • Use loops, logic, and sequences in drone programs
  • Challenge: Make your drone fly in a square or figure 8!
  • Understand how drones use sensors to detect walls and objects
  • Program your drone to respond to its surroundings
  • Fun obstacle course activity!
  • Create your own coded drone routine
  • Present your mission to the class (flight + code)
  • Earn your Junior Drone Programmer Certificate

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