Drone racing is rapidly becoming one of the most engaging and educational activities in schools, thanks to innovative programs like the DroneBlocks FPV Drone Racing Kit. However, setting up a drone racing course can seem daunting or potentially expensive with the prospect of purchasing pre-made obstacles and gates. Fear not, as we’re here to guide […]
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Curriculum specialist Pat Ryan is at it again, adding an exciting AI Bonus Lesson to one of the most engaging courses in the DroneBlocks catalog. Pat Ryan’s Machine Learning with Databot 2.0 course takes educators and students on a deep dive into the world of Machine Learning and Data Collection by utilizing the cutting-edge Databot […]
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DroneBlocks’ latest offering has been creating buzz and lighting up night skies all year long. And no, we aren’t talking about UFOs, and no, not fireworks either. DroneBlocks’ Drone Light Show Kits have been flying off shelves and into choreographed aerial routines across the country. DroneBlocks has partnered with LiteBee to custom-tailor a starter drone […]
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Unleash your new Crazyflie and hit the skies Coding! So you’ve received your new Autonomous Drone Kit – Level II containing the Crazyflie micro-drone – the newest addition to the DroneBlocks classroom-friendly drone fleet. Next, you’ve reviewed the basics of unboxing and prepared your drones for flight in the Building Flying & Coding Course…and now, […]
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In case you missed it! In this awe-inspiring segment from our December DroneBlocks webinar, we unveil a mesmerizing drone light show magic trick that lights up the night sky. Watch as drones, orchestrated with precision and creativity, paint the heavens with a symphony of colors and patterns, showcasing the incredible potential of drone technology. […]
DroneBlocks is proud to announce a new, entry-level course for our GO1 Quadruped Robot series. Our existing Getting Started With Unitree GO1 course is a great video series to get acquainted with the basic functionality and housekeeping of the GO1 Robot. However, we know the learning curve can be steep when such an advanced machine […]
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Oftentimes the newest technology is the stuff of our imaginations. DroneBlocks’ prides itself on being at the very forefront of STEM Education with our hardware offerings, making those daydreams a reality for students around the world. That’s why when we speak with Educators like Luis Bolaños at organizations like Code-Crew, we know we’re doing it […]
“If you want to be on the bleeding edge, sometimes you’re going to get cut!” Figuratively of course! True words nonetheless from a pioneering student at Northridge High School taking on the challenge of teaching the schools GO1 Quadruped how to utilize Computer Vision. You may remember Joe Miller from a previous educator spotlight – […]
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The Computer Science Teachers, Teacher! If you are in the education space, you already know that computer science students have a bright and abundant professional future ahead of them. With a 15% projected growth in Computer Science and IT jobs over the next decade – the real challenge has become scaling up Computer Science Education […]
Building a remote controller for the Tello Drone The last time we spoke with Jim Solderitsch, DroneBlocks had donated 10 Tello Drones to support his Computer Science curriculum in his role as an adjunct professor at Villanova University. Jim’s course was titled Special Topics in the Internet of things and Security which cast a broad […]
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