There’s a groundbreaking national initiative inviting high school students and teachers to tackle real-world problems using artificial intelligence — and drones can play a leading role. The Presidential AI Challenge is a White House-endorsed program encouraging K–12 youth and educators to create AI-driven solutions that benefit their schools and communities. In this post, we’ll explore […]
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DroneBlocks and InnovatED STEM are proud to announce the launch of Robotics 101: Land. Air. Sea., a full-year, project-based robotics curriculum designed to empower middle and high school students through real-world engineering, coding, and problem-solving challenges. This innovative robotics program blends classroom learning with physical computing, giving students direct access to land rovers, programmable drones, […]
In the evolving world of classroom technology, drones are quickly becoming one of the most powerful tools to teach coding, creativity, and critical thinking. At the forefront of this transformation is DroneBlocks—a platform that equips schools with the hardware, software, and curriculum needed to introduce students to real-world drone programming. One passionate educator in Santa […]
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In the realm of school events, there’s always a quest for that special something that leaves a lasting impression on students and guests alike. Enter the DroneBlocks Drone Light Show Kit, a game-changing DIY solution that brings the magic of aerial light shows right to your school’s doorstep. Here’s why this kit is not only […]
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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 […]
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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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 […]
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, […]