Charting Exciting Pathways in the DroneBlocks Simulator If you are a member of the DroneBlocks Community, you may have already witnessed some of Luigi Torelli’s ambitiously imaginative flight paths in the DroneBlocks simulator. Luigi revels in concocting complex and entertaining designs that are built using dynamic geometric paths…sometimes appearing as a roller coaster and others […]
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 […]
“Digi-Dog” Deployed after Garage Collapse in NYC This past April, a multi-level parking garage collapsed in lower Manhattan – creating a deadly and dangerous situation for all involved, especially the first responders at the scene. The potential for further structural collapse posed a serious risk in their search and rescue mission. We all know the […]
Creating a Pathway for Students to become Makers! Northridge High School was eager to kick off its new Computer Science department. So they had a meeting room – modified into a Maker Space. Spare pandemic funding – converted into STEM Robots. And last but not least, a Social Studies teacher – transitioned to full-time Computer […]
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How BetaBox Learning Sparks and Sustains Hands-On STEM Learning As most of us in the education space already know, little else can inspire wonder and unlock potential for students quite like hands-on STEM learning. At DroneBlocks, we’ve seen the amazing things children and educators alike are capable of the instant they get a programmable Drone […]
Joe, Drones, and “Aha! Moments” Since DroneBlocks’ inception, we have been lucky to cultivate some amazing relationships along the way that not only expand the reach of our STEM education mission but also enhance and inspire our methods. DroneBlocks is proud to shout out long-time collaborator and all-around inspiring educator – Joe Paneitz, and his […]
Charting a Safe Course So you’re ready to introduce drones to your classroom and bring your students’ learning to new heights! … but as with many new trending technologies, the web can be flooded with drone content, making it difficult to navigate a place to start. Are these drones safe to be flying in a […]
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The Tello Drone STEM Curriculum And A New Strategy For Professional Development, By DroneBlocks As engineering and technological marvels continue to shape the world around us, STEM Education, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is imperative in preparing the next generation for the future. As these industries grow more reliant on well-educated STEM workers, those […]
DroneBlocks is excited to launch another new course module showcasing the all-new DJI Robomaster TT (Tello Talent) that will introduce new coding skills for the LED module! What is the DJI Robomaster TT (Tello Talent)? The Robomaster Tello Talent (Robomaster TT) drone is a new drone used for STEM / STEAM education. It is an […]
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