Drones: Remotely Operated Vehicles (Fixed Wing) (8/4 - 8/8)
Tuition: $700 for the 1-week camp ($100 nonrefundable deposit; $150 supply fee included)
Dates: Monday - Friday, August 4 - August 8
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Ideaventions, 12340 Pinecrest Rd, Reston, VA
Grades: rising 7th-9th
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Description:
Join us for a week in our Drone Lab where you’ll learn how to build and remotely fly a fixed-wing drone. Integrating the fields of aeronautical engineering, physics and electronics, build a remote-controlled stunt plane based on the Flite Test Simple Cub design (or similar airframe). Construct the airframe, install the electronics, motor and propeller, train on flight simulators, and conduct human-controlled test flights with our finished planes. As part of the experience, we’ll research the science and engineering behind drone flight and their use, as well as learn about current regulations and ethical issues surrounding drones. In this hands-on lab experience, we’ll learn and practice electronics skills, such as reading schematics, building circuits, assembling electronics, and soldering. Students will also gain proficiency using tools such as X-acto knives, measuring tools, and hot glue guns to construct their planes. During the final two days, we'll take our planes out to a local field and test fly them, and then making modifications and repairs.
Option to Take Home: Our lab group of 10 students will be building 5 drones, working in pairs. For an extra fee ($150), students may take home their finished planes, which includes an R/C receiver, electronic speed controller, brushless motor, propeller, servos and rechargeable battery. An R/C transmitter (controller - cost varies based on quality; $75-$300) and battery charger will need to be purchased separately, if the student does not already own these items. Please select the option to purchase the drone when you register. Drones may (will?) crash or be lost in trees (we'll do our best to train on R/C simulators to avoid these outcomes).
