Students get to build, program, and fly their very own quadcopter drone from the ground up, gaining practical skills and insights from industry professionals.
The MassRobotics Summer Drone Academy is a one-week, hands-on program where high school students delve into the fundamentals of robotics by building and programming their own quadcopter drones. Participants learn essential skills such as soldering, wiring electronic components, and integrating sensors. The curriculum also covers flight mechanics and electrical assembly. A significant portion of the academy is dedicated to programming, where students interface with the drone's onboard computer through a Linux terminal to calibrate and prepare for flight. The program culminates in a flight day, where students experience the rewarding outcome of their week-long efforts by flying the drones they built from scratch. Throughout the week, students also engage with STEM mentors and industry professionals during lunchtime fireside chats, gaining insights into careers in robotics, engineering, and technology.
A typical day involves hands-on workshops where students learn about drone components, practice soldering and wiring, and work on programming their drones. There are also lunchtime fireside chats with STEM mentors and industry professionals.
This program is ideal for high school students interested in STEM, robotics, and hands-on learning, particularly those who want to build and program their own drone.
12 Channel Street, Boston, MA 02210
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