DroneBlocks

😄NEW BLOCK CODING COURSE! This is the only introduction to block-coding that you'll ever need. We cover the A to Z of block coding and how to incorporate it into your classroom. This is a great course for those new to coding, with little or no experience. Harness your Crazyflie and the Simulator to get your students coding in no time! 🧑💻📚 https://lnkd.in/eN84y7eM

📖 + 🚁 STEM is helping teachers push the boundaries of traditional literacy education. Check out our blog, where we’ve compiled several ways to liven up your schools Library with a unique blend of Literature-meets-STEM learning scenario’s! https://lnkd.in/enYXEWdn

Have your students tried out our Mars Course? Pilot your drone in the Mars virtual simulator map today! 👨🚀 Our corresponding Course Material will send you on challenges and tasks around the map - such as linking up satellites and surveying solar panels all while learning facts about Mars. 🛰️ What are you waiting for? It's time for Lift-Off! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/e6hfPqzt

Join the DroneBlocks Virtual Competition Series now! FREE for enterprise members to join - with up to $10,000 in Prizes up for grabs! 🏆 💸 4 Competition Categories to choose from: ~ Crazyflie + Tello ~ DEXI ~ Drone Light Show ~ Unitree GO2 Get the low-down from Clinton in our latest YouTube Short about how to enter! https://lnkd.in/eWnXpuQN

🚀 Exciting News! The DroneBlocks Virtual Competition Series is LIVE! 🚀 I’m beyond thrilled to announce the launch of the DroneBlocks Virtual Competition Series, and I couldn’t be more excited about the possibilities this creates for students and educators. 🎉 This competition is all about innovation, creativity, and pushing the boundaries of what drones and robotics can do in the classroom. Whether you're a seasoned coder or just getting started, there’s something for everyone: 📦 Micro-Mission Mastery – Program Crazyflie and Tello drones to complete complex tasks in confined spaces. 🌍 Aerial Innovation Quest – Use the DEXI drone to solve real-world problems with aerial solutions. 🎶 Symphony in the Sky – Create stunning light shows with synchronized drones. 🤖 Robo-Rescue Mission – Program the Unitree Go2 robot to navigate rescue scenarios. 💰 Did I mention there are $10,000 in prizes for winning teams?! This is your chance to bring home not only recognition but some awesome rewards for your school! 🏆 What’s even better? Schools can enter as many teams as they want, participate in multiple categories, and it’s completely FREE for all DroneBlocks Enterprise customers! 🆓 💡 This is more than just a competition—it's an opportunity for students to dive into STEM, collaborate with their peers, and showcase their creativity to the world. I can’t wait to see what these bright minds will come up with! 📅 Submissions are open throughout the school year, and we’ll be featuring the best projects across our social media, blog, and YouTube series. This is going to be epic! If you’re an educator or know someone who would love to get their students involved, visit https://lnkd.in/eNJQ4ge4 to learn more and register. Let’s inspire the next generation of drone and robotics innovators! 💪✨ #STEM #DroneEducation #DroneBlocks #Innovation #Robotics #Competition #Prizes

NEW Crazyflie Course Incoming!!! 🚁 💻 📚 Check out this video sneak-peek from Clinton Evans exploring his new Block Coding with Crazyflie Course that's right around the corner! https://lnkd.in/ebuHAMhq

NEW COURSE! 😀 DEXI Sensor Wiring & Programming with ROS2 and Node-RED 🚥🧑💻🪡 In this course, you'll learn how to install and implement sensors, lasers and actuators onto your DEXI using 3D printed mounts. Next you’ll program and control these sensors using Node-RED, and learn how to initiate signals down the chain of command to your newly installed DEXI hardware. Visit Course: https://lnkd.in/efBFBWVk

🚀Our friends from DroneBlocks are launching a 15-lesson course with the DEXI drone running PX4 Autopilot. They are bringing a new visual programming interface via Node-RED. The curriculum looks excellent, so you should check out the demo https://hubs.la/Q02Rnm7t0

🎉This years AVR Competition is underway!!! Featuring the DroneBlocks DEXI, in an Infrastructure Recovery Scenario that will excite and challenge students across the U.S. 🌎 Good luck to all the teams in this awesome undertaking! https://lnkd.in/eyzUiiDv

Learn more about our Autonomous Drones - Level III Program featuring DroneBlocks very own DEXI! - Build, Code, Fly - PX4 Autopilot Developer Kit - Optical Flow Sensing - Computer Vision - Much, much more! https://lnkd.in/ekjvUrFw