Empower Your Students to Innovate with the DroneBlocks Virtual Competition Series

Are you a teacher passionate about STEM education? Do you want to inspire your students to push the boundaries of creativity, technology, and real-world problem-solving? Look no further! The DroneBlocks Virtual Competition Series offers the perfect platform for your students to shine by exploring drone and robotics technology through engaging, project-based challenges.

Why Join the DroneBlocks Competition?

• Hands-on STEM Learning: Engage students in real-world challenges that require critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.
• $10,000 in Prizes: Compete for a share of our prize pool while gaining valuable STEM experience.
• Multiple Categories: Schools can register as many teams as they like and participate in one or multiple categories.
• Free Registration for DroneBlocks Enterprise Customers: No financial barriers to participation!

Overview of Competition Categories and What We’re Looking For

1. Micro-Mission Mastery (Crazyflie & Tello Drones)

Challenge Description:
In this category, students will program Crazyflie or Tello drones to complete intricate, small-scale missions within a confined space. Whether it’s navigating a maze, performing a precision landing, or moving an object from one point to another, this challenge is all about precision, agility, and problem-solving through programming.

What We’re Looking For:

• Drone Agility and Precision: How effectively can your students program their drones to perform tasks with accuracy and finesse?
• Problem-Solving Skills: Encourage students to design innovative mission paths, overcome obstacles, and think critically.
• Use of Programming Tools: Teams may utilize DroneBlocks or Python to create their custom flight logic and mission designs.

Key Focus Areas:

• Navigating obstacles
• Performing precision maneuvers
• Maximizing the use of available space for mission execution

2. Aerial Innovation Quest (DEXI Drone)

Challenge Description:
In the Aerial Innovation Quest, students will use the DEXI drone to solve real-world problems or develop innovative aerial applications. Whether they’re conducting environmental monitoring, capturing unique aerial footage for artistic projects, or creating practical solutions to everyday challenges, this category invites students to think big!

What We’re Looking For:

• Real-World Applications: How can drones impact and improve our world? We want to see projects that tackle practical challenges.
• Creative Solutions: Encourage students to unleash their creativity and develop aerial applications that stand out.
• Innovation and Practicality: Focus on how their solution could make a difference in their community or industry.

Key Focus Areas:

• Problem-solving through innovative drone use
• Real-world impact and relevance
• Creativity in aerial applications

3. Symphony in the Sky (Light Show Drone Kit)

Challenge Description:
This category challenges students to create and choreograph a custom light show using the DroneBlocks Light Show Drone Kit, synchronized to music. Participants will combine technical expertise with artistic flair to design a captivating aerial performance that leaves audiences in awe.

What We’re Looking For:

• Synchronization and Precision: How well can students coordinate drones with music and timing?
• Creativity and Visual Impact: Stunning visual effects, choreography, and storytelling are key elements of a successful performance.
• Technical Execution: Precision in programming and flawless execution of drone movements are essential.

Key Focus Areas:

• Choreography and synchronization with music
• Creative storytelling through light and motion
• Technical accuracy and impact

4. Robo-Rescue Mission (Quadruped Robot)

Challenge Description:
In this category, students will program the Unitree quadruped robot to simulate a real-world rescue mission. The challenge may involve navigating rough terrain, delivering critical supplies, or locating objects in challenging environments. It’s all about mobility, adaptability, and autonomous problem-solving.

What We’re Looking For:

• Mobility and Obstacle Navigation: Can the robot overcome various obstacles and traverse different terrains?
• Simulation of Real-World Scenarios: Projects should mimic realistic rescue operations, demonstrating practical applications of robotics.
• Problem-Solving with Autonomous Robotics: Encourage students to create intelligent, adaptable solutions through programming.

Key Focus Areas:

• Navigation of challenging environments
• Simulation of emergency and rescue tasks
• Creative use of robotics for problem-solving

Register and Take Your Students to New Heights!

Participating in the DroneBlocks Virtual Competition Series is an incredible way to engage students in STEM learning, encourage creativity, and build real-world skills. We’re accepting project submissions until April 2025, so there’s plenty of time to get started. Early submissions have the opportunity to be featured on the DroneBlocks community blog and social media—an exciting way to showcase student achievements!

Register Now to inspire the next generation of drone and robotics innovators!

We can’t wait to see what your students create. Have questions? Reach out to us at support@droneblocks.io. Let’s make this year one for the record books!