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Future of Drone Building with the DroneBlocks DEXI: A Solder-Free Drone Kit

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Welcome to the next generation of drone innovation with the DroneBlocks DEXI, a cutting-edge drone kit that brings the joy of building and flying a drone within reach of everyone. This revolutionary drone kit is designed to be completely solder-free, making it perfect for beginners, educators, and drone enthusiasts of all ages. Let’s dive into […]

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PX4 Unveils the DroneBlocks DEXI PX4 Developer Kit: A Collaborative Triumph in Drone Education

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Creating the DroneBlocks DEXI drone kit from thin air was no simple task! The DroneBlocks team enlisted some amazing partners who made the dream of a cutting-edge Educational Drone like the DEXI possible. Thanks to the Dronecode Foundation, the DroneBlocks team was able to connect with likeminded and highly skilled specialists such as Alex Klimaj, […]

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Now Available! DEXI Drone Configuration & Flight Video Series

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Get your DEXI drone off the ground with the help of our latest Tutorial Series on configuring your DEXI drone for its maiden flight. This video series continues our DEXI Build Video Series and picks up, right where you may have left off. Throughout 10 New Videos, DroneBlocks Co-Founder Dennis Baldwin will walk through the […]

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NEW COURSE! Unitree Go2 Gesture Recognition Course

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It was 1972 when Koko the Gorilla captivated the world when he learned to communicate with humans using sign language successfully. This feat broke down a once thought impermeable barrier between species, finding a common conduit to exchange information, directions, and even emotions. This ability to communicate allows for the growth of knowledge, awareness, and […]

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DJI “Ban” one step closer to Law – The beginning of a gradual transition towards US technology

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A proposal to ban DJI drones has passed its first major milestone in Congress, and the dial on industry chatter has been turned up to 11. Among the political grandstanding and accusations flying from Drone loyalists – it’s been hard to decipher what exactly is going to happen to you and your DJI Drone. We’re […]

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DEXI Build Video Course officially Launched!

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As the first fleet of DEXI Kits arrive at their destinations this month, DroneBlocks is excited to launch the first in-depth video series covering the assembly of the DEXI Drone. This 5-video course covers each phase of the DEXI build process with clear explanations and crisp visuals so students can follow along. Led by DroneBlocks […]

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Educator Spotlight, Dr. Brent Hollers from Fayetteville, Georgia

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AI, Mechatronics & Mascots! We had a great conversation with Dr. Brent Hollers, a seasoned STEM Director and Teacher from Fayetteville, Georgia who shared the ins and outs of his experience with DroneBlocks’ Drone Products and the Quadruped Robot Program. Dr. Hollers provides tons of great insight into his implementation of the Unitree Go1 or […]

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New Unitree Go2 Course – Sensing and Navigation via Simulation

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Teach your Go2 to autonomously inspect a factory! Join DroneBlocks’ Quadruped Expert and MIT Researcher Gabriel Margolis as he takes us on a deeper dive into robot simulation with the Unitree Go2 in our latest course! Gabe will also break down and explain the amazing technology behind the Go2’s onboard sensors – and explore some […]

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Comparing the Crazyflie and DEXI Drones

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DroneBlocks users have had a lot to be excited about, with two new major drone product launches just this year; the Crazyflie and the DEXI. Our team wholeheartedly believes these Drones are each the “best in class” in their respective applications and have surpassed any comparison in the STEM Drone arena. Our promise is that […]

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Educator Spotlight, Mayra Martinez at Alvin ISD

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All Aboard the STEM Bus! All aboard the STEM bus at Alvin Independent School District, where DroneBlocks products are becoming a favorite mobile STEM offering to hundreds of students throughout the Houston, TX, area. We connected with Mayra Martinez, Family and Community Engagement STEM BUS Specialist at Alvin ISD, to chat about Drones and Quadrupeds […]

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