DroneBlocks Simulator

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Introduce students to the thrilling world of drones without leaving the classroom! DroneBlocks’ immersive drone coding simulator is designed as a teaching tool, ensuring students grasp key STEM concepts through practical, hands-on experience in a safe, virtual environment. Web-based and no installation required!

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Why Use the DroneBlocks Simulator?
Test code before deploying to the real world

Refine and test your drone's coded instructions in a safe environment, ensuring real-world flights are seamless and error-free.

Web-Based Interface

It works anywhere! The DroneBlocks simulator does not require any installs and can be run on lightweight hardware such as Chromebooks.

Curriculum

Engage your students without physical drones! Go beyond just free roaming and dive into the DroneBlocks curriculum designed specifically for the simulator.

Engage More Students

Do you have a limited number of drones? Are you working in a smaller classroom? Using the simulator, a larger group of students can easily be engaged in the simulator while taking turns launching code on real drones.

Take on Drone Missions

Transform lessons into captivating missions. With our curated drone challenges, students will explore real-world STEM applications, from plotting flight paths to solving computational challenges – all within a controlled, digital environment.

Simulated Environments to Explore

Teaching coding becomes exponentially more engaging when students see their code take flight! With our simulator, students can test and refine their drone code in lifelike scenarios, cultivating problem-solving skills and building confidence before real-world application.

City
Rise among the skyscrapers! Dive into a bustling metropolis, weaving through buildings and uncovering secret landing spots. Each flight in our City Simulator is an adventure, daring your students to master urban airways.
Minimal
Start with a blank canvas. The minimal environment’s clean and uncomplicated interface lays the groundwork for block coding newcomers, providing the foundation to kickstart their drone programming journey.
Mars
Red dust and enigmatic terrains await on Mars. Tackle out-of-this-world challenges, from intricate maneuvers around solar installations to decoding the planet's many secrets, one mission at a time.
Himalayas
High above sea level, the Himalayas pose a unique challenge. Collaborating with She Maps, students simulate essential medical supply drops to isolated outposts, echoing the heroics of real-world aerial endeavors.
Egypt
Journey to the land where history meets innovation. As the golden sands of ancient Egypt unfold below, missions designed in partnership with Drone Legends challenge learners to intertwine the marvels of yesteryears with today's drone advancements, offering a timeless educational experience.
Builder
Craft your dream drone arena with the Builder environment. Choose from a palette of materials, from earthy tones to urban textures, designing obstacles and landscapes that challenge and entertain.

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