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NEW COURSE – DEXI – April Tag Fiducial Marker Detection with ROS2

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We’ve all experienced the simple but exceptional functionality of using a Barcode to scan items at the grocery store. This quick, electronic identification is likely under-appreciated until you’re forced to punch in the item number for a russet potato at self-checkout. Similarly, QR codes have saved smartphone users abundant frustration by allowing them to fast-track […]

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NEW! The Ultimate Drone Programming Course: Learn Block Coding with DroneBlocks

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Introduction to Drone Programming and Block Coding Welcome to the only introduction you’ll ever need to block coding! Our new course, the Ultimate Drone Programming Course, offers a comprehensive guide to learning programming for beginners through exciting, easy-to-follow video tutorials on DroneBlocks. Whether you’re an educator looking to bring engaging STEM activities into the classroom […]

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Storytelling With Your Drone!

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Improving Literacy and Deepening Learning 10 years ago, in a small school district in Texas, students were given an incredible opportunity to incorporate a Maker Space and Robotics into their school Libraries. This integration not only sparked interest in the students who didn’t typically get excited about going to the library, but it also created […]

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Optimizing Crazyflie Drone Performance for Indoor Flight

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Practical Tips and Advanced Sensor Insights Teaching with drones in a classroom setting offers a unique opportunity for students to engage with cutting-edge technology. However, ensuring that Crazyflie drones from the DroneBlocks Autonomous Drones Level II kit fly straight and maintain accurate positioning indoors requires understanding both the practical setup and the advanced technology these […]

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DJI Neo: A Compact Powerhouse, But What About Programmability?

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DJI’s latest innovation, the DJI Neo, has quickly become the go-to drone for those seeking a lightweight, easy-to-use flying camera for personal use. This drone stands out in the DJI product lineup as the lightest, smallest, and most intuitive drone to date. If you’re looking for a drone to capture low-altitude and close-range subjects, DJI […]

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Troubleshooting Firewall Issues for DroneBlocks App Access in Schools

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If your school is experiencing difficulties accessing the DroneBlocks app or website, there’s a high likelihood that firewall settings might be the root cause of the problem. Firewalls can sometimes block necessary communication between the DroneBlocks app and your drone, leading to issues like stalled missions or intermittent behavior. In this guide, we’ll walk you […]

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Register Now for the National AVR Competition!

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This year’s Competition features DroneBlocks’ DEXI! DroneBlocks is proud to announce that the top High School Robotics competition in the Nation is nearly underway- with none other than the new DEXI Drone as a featured part of this year’s gameplay challenge. The Advanced Vertical Robotics Competition (or AVR) is a high-level multi-modal aerial and ground robotics competition […]

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DroneBlocks STEM Programs Overview

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DroneBlocks has always stood out out amongst its STEM peers thanks to the excitement, and engagement a Drone brings into a classroom. However, the real advantage of DroneBlocks is that it goes much, much further than just handing students a toy Drone or robot. DroneBlocks has built an amazing catalog of STEM Programs, each consisting […]

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NEW COURSE! Unitree Go2 App Overview

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Explore every interactive inch of your Unitree Go2 Robot Dog with our comprehensive class covering the Go2 Mobile App. This Mobile App, designed by Unitree, is chock full of features that allow for in-depth manual control settings, a simulator, LIDAR mapping, Block Coding, and more. This course is led by Ben Holland, the DroneBlocks Go2 […]

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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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