Coding Autonomous Drones

Level 1

What you'll learn
Understand the concept and terminology of Code Blocks
Download, Install and Use the DroneBlocks Coding App
Learn Basic and Intermediate Blocks for coding Drones
Create Autonomous Drone Missions

Requirements
No programming experience necessary!
A computer with high speed internet access
A Tello drone….you can still learn the basics of coding without one. But to get full impact of coding drones…get one for under $100
Description
Coding Autonomous Drones will open your eyes to the potential of flight and drones. We presently have thousands of drone pilots, but eventually the ratio of manually piloted drones to autonomously coded drones will become lower and lower. This course will introduce the concepts and methods in coding drones to complete real world tasks. Students will complete missions that allow the small and versatile Tello drone to fly without manual control. We hope to embrace your desire to achieve greatness with the need for fun. W will break this course into 6 Modules. Each will build on the basics of block coding and drone missions. We will incorporate life beyond coding as we attempt to inspire the growth of the student who will contribute to a greater more efficient technical world and an appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.

The six modules include

1. Introduction to Block Coding

2. Basic Navigations

3. The DroneBlocks App

4. Flips and Loops

5. Missions Possible

6. Let's Explore Missions

Each module will consist of a Prologue, 3 lessons and an Epilogue.

The Prologue will set up the module by diving into quotes and discussing what can be done to prepare for the upcoming lessons.

The lessons will consist of videos but will have Google Docs and PowerPoints to compliment the videos.

Finally the Epilogue will ask students to go back to connecting to he world around him/her beyond coding.

Who this course is for
Designed for parent/guardian to learn along side children who are interested in the future of Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles.
Novice Coders and Drone Pilots
Teachers of Elementary or Middle School Level