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Grades 9-12  Drone Course: 1st Semester & 2nd Semester

  • First Semester: Introduction to Drones 

    • Understanding the basics of drone technology

    • Safety guidelines and responsible drone usage

    • Drone components and functionalities

  • Getting Started with Tello Edu Drones

    • Introduction to Tello Edu drones and their features

    • Exploring the Tello app and its interface

    • Basic flight controls and maneuvers

  • Go - Tello: Introduction to Block-Based Coding

    • Overview of Drone Blocks and its functionalities

    • Drag-and-drop coding interface and commands

    • Writing simple programs to control the drone's movements

    • Learning to program control drone movements for specific program missions​

    • Programming the drone to perform predefined flight sequences

    • Using loops and repetitions to automate movements

    • Experimenting with various flight patterns

    • Debugging and Troubleshooting

    • Identifying and fixing common coding errors

    • Debugging flight sequences and programs

    • Understanding error messages and troubleshooting techniques

    • Conditional Statements in Drone Programming

  • Drone Races and Obstacle Courses - Stage 1

    • Organizing drone races and obstacle courses

    • Students fly their drones to compete in challenges

    • Emphasizing agility, speed, and problem-solving skills

  • Introduction to the DJI Neo Drone​

    • Basic  flight maneuvers using the DJI Neo Drone​

    • Neo Drone  Video Projects

  • Second Semester​

    • Autonomous Flight and Obstacle Avoidance

    • Exploring autonomous flight modes in Tello Edu drones

    • Programming the drone to navigate obstacles and avoid collisions

    • Implementing sensor-based commands for obstacle detection

    • Integrating Sensors and Camera Functionalities

    • Understanding the drone's onboard sensors and cameras

    • Accessing sensor data and camera feed in coding

    • Creating interactive programs that utilize camera sensor inputs

  • FPV Drone Technology ​

    • ​Basic  flight maneuvers using Drone simulators​

    • Introduction to Drone Racing League Sim

      • DRL Sim training ​

      • DRL Sim racing

    • DJI Neo  - FPV mode ​

    • FPV Drone maneuvers

    • FPV Drone Races and Obstacle Courses - Stage 3

      • Organizing drone races and obstacle courses

      • Emphasizing agility, speed, and problem-solving skills​

  • Showcasing Student-Designed Applications -Stage 2

    • Students presenting their individually designed drone applications

    • Demonstrating the creativity and innovation achieved throughout the course

    • Celebrating the achievements and learning outcomes of the students

  • FAA Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) Certificate 

    • Understanding the basics of drones and their applications

    • Introduction to the FAA Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) and its Purpose

    • Importance of responsible drone use and compliance with regulations

    • FAA Rules and Regulations for Recreational Drone Use

    • Overview of FAA regulations for recreational UAS operation

    • Discussing airspace restrictions and different flight categories

    • Understanding altitude limits and the concept of controlled and uncontrolled airspace

    • Safety Guidelines and Emergency Procedures

    • Discussing safety precautions and guidelines for drone operation

    • Learning about pre-flight checklists and equipment inspections

    • Understanding emergency procedures, including lost link and battery failure

  • FAA TRUST Test Study Guide

  • Reviewing the FAA TRUST test study guide and resources

    • Discussing key concepts and areas of focus for the test

    • Answering sample questions to reinforce understanding

  • TRUST Test Practice and Certificate Presentation

    • Providing an opportunity for students to practice taking sample TRUST test questions

    • Assisting students with any areas of difficulty or confusion

  • Celebrating the completion of the TRUST test and presenting TRUST certificates

  • Drone Races and Obstacle Courses - Stage 4

  • Organizing drone races and obstacle courses

  • Students programming their drones to compete in challenges

  • Emphasizing agility, speed, and problem-solving skills

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