Introduction to Drone Programming with Droneblocks Application

Learn programming concepts and watch drones fly
This fun course will demonstrate basic programming concepts and walk students  through examples of autonomous flight.
Students will learn Block, Python, and JavaScript coding by executing their code on small indoor friendly Tello drones that will fly autonomously indoors.
Thursday January 27th   9.00am-3pm
This is a free course delivered in association with the Augusta Margaret River Shire and the RISE program.
It is open to permanent residents of the Augusta Margaret River Shire.
This course is most suitable for 13-18 year olds. Please visit our courses page for  courses for additional age groups

Application

Name(Required)
Name of Guardian if under 18 years old.
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AMR Shire Resident(Required)
Address(Required)
I agree to my child having his / her photo taken during activities by the Shire for internal / promotional purposes without acknowledgement and without being entitled to any remuneration or compensation.(Required)
Do you intend to enter the Cinesnaps Short film competition

COURSE SUMMARY

Flying a drone in Australia

  • An overview of the CASA rules for operating a drone in Australia

Lessons

  • Drone Safety
  • Dronie Mission
  • Introduction to Programming Loops
  • Box Flight
  • 360° Drone Panorama
  • Hexagon Mission
  • Shuttle Run
  • Spiraling Square

Competition

At the end of the course there will be an obstacle course competition.

This is a free course delivered in association with the Augusta Margaret River Shire and the RISE program. 
It is open to permanent residents of the Augusta Margaret River Shire.
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