Build, Fly, Code, Compete: An Introduction to Drones

Name: Build, Fly, Code, Compete: An Introduction to Drones
Start: 2025-12-09T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-09T15:30:00-05:00
Location: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA

Schedule

Tue Dec 09 2025 at 08:30 am to 03:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA | Homestead, PA

Explore flight basics, block coding, and how to bring drones into your classroom.
About this Event

Description

Introduce your students to exciting new opportunities in flight and coding! This hands-on workshop will begin with the assembly of a FTW Hopper drone. Once assembled, participants will learn basic flight terminology and safety before using a joystick, smartphone, or tablet to fly the drone. The remainder of the day will focus on an introduction to block coding to plan and execute a series of flights. Participants will also learn about the opportunity to borrow drones for classroom use.

What to Bring | A laptop or tablet, if possible.

Who Should Attend | General education teachers, special education teachers, assistive technology specialists, occupational therapists, and other STEAM-curious individuals!