Educator Spotlight: Dereck Dirom To answer this question, we asked High School STEM Teacher Dereck Dirom from Abbotsford Sr Secondary School in British Columbia. Dereck has 25 years of teaching under his belt and about 16 years teaching STEM and Makerspace. What stands out about Dereck is the initiative he has taken to build a […]
As the Advanced Vertical Robotics (AVR) Competition heats up, the DroneBlocks DEXI drone has quickly become the star of the show. This year, the national spotlight is on the DEXI as it elevates the competition’s challenges, empowering high school students across the country to push the boundaries of innovation and robotics. A Thrilling Qualifier Round […]
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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 […]
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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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’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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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 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 […]
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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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, […]