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 […]
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NEW COURSE – DEXI – April Tag Fiducial Marker Detection with ROS2
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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Register Now for the National AVR Competition!
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
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 […]
Future of Drone Building with the DroneBlocks DEXI: A Solder-Free Drone Kit
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
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, […]
DJI “Ban” one step closer to Law – The beginning of a gradual transition towards US technology
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 […]
Educator Spotlight, Dr. Brent Hollers from Fayetteville, Georgia
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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Comparing the Crazyflie and DEXI Drones
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 […]
Educator Spotlight, Mayra Martinez at Alvin ISD
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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