STEMdrones - Drone Coding Workshop
Take STEM learning to new heights with this hands-on drone coding workshop.
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Overview
Take STEM learning to new heights with this hands-on drone coding workshop. Students from Years 5 to 6 (P6–P7) will learn to code flight patterns using block programming, developing real-world computing skills while piloting drones through custom challenges.
Students will provide algorithms to their drone to make it take-off, land, do flips and rolls; as well as navigate different altitudes and distances to make its way safely around a course or perform a coordinated routine - all whilst exploring computing curriculum objectives, including sequencing, selection, repetition, and debugging.
Workshop formats
- Taster (4x60min): Up to 120 students/day (groups of 3)
- Standard (3×75–90min): Up to 90 students/day
- Advanced (2×2hr): Up to 60 students/day with deeper coding challenges
Requirements
A hall space and access to a screen/projector. All equipment provided.
Curriculum links
KS2 Computing.
Inclusive delivery
Sessions are adapted for all learners, including SEN. Facilitators tailor content to suit group needs and ensure every student is supported and engaged.
Booking info
Sessions are tailored to your school day. All equipment provided. Pricing starts at £797 per day, ex VAT.
Available across England, Scotland and Wales.
Fully-funded opportunities: Thanks to the provider's partnerships with the Royal Air Force and Defence Nuclear Enterprise, eligible schools can benefit from fully-funded STEM workshops. Complete this form to find out if you're eligible.
"A huge thank you to Pete for delivering such fantastic drone workshops. All classes really enjoyed the sessions, the best part was seeing the smiling faces when the students were successful. I think the whole experience helped to boost student confidence and self esteem. The staff also loved the sessions, they were a bit envious of the students to be honest and would loved to have had a go! The way Pete delivered the sessions was just right for our students, he slightly adapted each session to match the needs of the group."
- Limpsfield Grange, Surrey
Details
- School subject
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- Technology/computing
- Curriculum links
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- Physics: Motion and forces
- Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Forces
- Physics: Forces
- Sciences - Forces and energy: Forces and energy transfer
- Group size
- Whole year group, Whole class
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- Whole day
- Cost
- Cost may apply
- Location
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In-school
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
- Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
Frameworks
EqualEx
- Introduce and Inspire
Essential skills
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
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Enrichment framework
- 5 - An accessible and engagement enrichment offer
