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

Name: Build, Fly, Code, Compete: An Introduction to Drones
Start: 2026-10-22T08:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-22T15:30:00-04:00
Location: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA

Schedule

Thu Oct 22 2026 at 08:30 am to 03:30 pm

UTC-04:00

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.

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