In the ever-evolving world of educational technology, the latest game-changer has arrived: the Autonomous Drone Kit – Level II from DroneBlocks. This cutting-edge kit introduces the next generation of classroom-friendly micro-drones, the Crazyflies, poised to replace the once-popular DJI Tello in the realm of STEM education. With an emphasis on programmable drones kits specifically designed […]
For enthusiasts and professionals alike, the world of First Person View (FPV) drones offers an exhilarating experience, bridging the gap between high-flying adventures and cutting-edge technology. However, navigating the legal airspace of FPV drone operation involves more than understanding aerodynamics and mastering flight controls. A key aspect of responsible drone operation lies in compliance with […]
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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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As the landscape of educational technology evolves, it’s vital for STEM teachers to stay informed about the latest tools and resources available for enhancing student learning. With recent announcements suggesting a shift in DJI’s focus away from its STEAM Education division, including the suspension of sales for products like the Tello drone, educators might be […]
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Our newest Simulator experience invites students to explore ancient Egypt! Open Simulator Access Lessons In partnership with Drone Legends, DroneBlocks welcomes students on an adventure to code and fly a Drone in our new Ancient Egypt map! The Map is complete with pyramids, a sphinx, a library, and other ancient obstacles and structures to interact […]
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DroneBlocks continues its roll-out of original Unitree Go1 Programming by introducing a new tutorial featuring OpenAI’s ChatGPT. You may remember us covering a similar topic – using ChatGPT to prompt our Tello Drones using “layman’s instructions” that was inspired by Microsoft’s Autonomous Robotics Team’s experiments. Needless to say, the Go1 is a bit more advanced […]
Collect Data, Program & Learn like a Machine! Watched any good movies lately? Well if you have, it was likely recommended to you by a streaming service utilizing Machine Learning. Did your smartphone spell-check your last text? That’s machine learning too! If you’ve ever seen a self-guided vacuum bump into a couch, and then turn […]
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How STEM Education is shaping the next generation of first responders Alcidé Salcé is a 21-year veteran of the FDNY and a member of the Command Tactical Unit in charge of dispatching state-of-the-art, first responder technology such as Drones and Quadruped Robotics. “Whenever we are busy, unfortunately, that means someone is having a bad day,” […]
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 […]
Adam and “The Drone RoadShow” When an Engineer spots a problem – they find a way to solve it. That’s one of the many STEM lessons Adam Jerozolim teaches students across the country with his traveling STEM “Roadshow.” It’s also a principle that helped launch the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education in which Adam […]