Drones are routinely used in many lines of work to help humans. For example drones are used to reach narrow spaces or high places that are too dangerous for humans to go. Drones can monitor structure changes on bridges and dams. Engineers are even working on designing portable drones that can magnetically bind together to create instant bridges for rugged terrains. Drone piloting is a potential career pathway for today's students. To experience this newer technology we are now offering a new class: Mission Control (Drones & Codes).
Live Coding with Tynker or Swift Playgrounds
Eye-hand Coordination & Fine Motor Skills
Drones of Various Designs
Problem Solving & Strategizing
Team Work & Collaboration
Engineering Process (Learn by Doing)
Basics of Aerial Photography
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 1:00p-2:15p
9 Week Course
Grades 6th-HS
You must fly for hobby or recreation ONLY
You must register your UAV with the FAA on the FAADroneZone website.
You must fly within visual line-of-sight.
You must follow community-based safety guidelines and fly within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization (CBO) like the AMA.
You must never fly near other aircraft.
You must notify the airport and air traffic control tower prior to flying within 5 miles of an airport.
You must never fly near emergency response efforts.