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DJI drones are still in the US Banned List (Entity List)

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DJI Tello or also known as Ryze Tech Tello is one of the best beginner drones you can get at an affordable price of $99.
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DJI is considered one of the largest and most popular drone companies in the world known mainly for its Mavic series. However, last year the US Department of Commerce put the Chinese drone maker on its Entity List, limiting their technology exports from the US companies as they pose a security risk. But the confusion remains as DJI mentioned that Americans can still buy its products and use them normally. 

Banning DJI totally would pose a huge problem in the drone industry but in the past months after the announcement, there are indications that it’s not happening. More people are still patronizing the Chinese drone product due to its affordability and effectiveness. And this won’t affect the company too much as DJI is a highly integrated company which can produce a lot of their own hardware. However, according to some experts, this ban is seen by their competitors as an opportunity. Individuals or businesses wouldn’t want to take a risk of making business with a known violator of human rights, encouraging them more on doing their business with US-made drones.

In connection to the above banning, China might blacklist some countries the way that the US government blacklisted DJI. The said banning increased the tensions between Beijing and Washington in the process. But DJI doesn’t seem to suffer from the US sanctions in general as it is still performing well in the market.However, despite the growing sales in their North American business, they still decided to cut its staff to reflect the ban. They laid off around 200 employees in the US. 

Another issue has arisen where the Pentagon admitted the use of drones is basically safe and recommended for use by the government entities. But this report was said to be unauthorized by the Department of Defense and they are consistent in their claim that DJI’s drones pose potential threats to national security. The limitation they released for the company remains unchanged. The inaccurate released report is now under investigation.

This Pentagon’s report was released as the Congress is considering a law that would ban the US government from buying drones from Chinese companies for 5 years from 2023. A lot of federal agencies in the US are now imposing temporary restrictions on Chinese drones, where some have begun to entirely get rid of them. They should either go with drones manufactured in the US or France as they pose no threat but DJI consistently claims that the technical analysis performed on DJI products proved that their products show no malicious code or intent and even recommended to be used from a security perspective. 

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References:

https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/23/22193660/us-government-dji-drone-entity-list-export-ban-effects

https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/1/22463946/dji-drone-ban-pentagon-department-of-interior

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/30/ceo-says-china-may-blacklist-his-drones-after-the-us-banned-dji.html

https://www.gizmochina.com/2021/03/09/chinese-drone-giant-dji-faced-staff-defections-us-ban-bites/

https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-technology-government-and-politics-business-5854cf8b5eccd03f85d5eba2aef10a22

Buildy Bots: A cool way to learn coding and robotics without screentime!

Ever wonder how you can motivate your kids’ learning and encourage them to build their knowledge in technology without screentime? Yes, it’s absolutely possible with Buildy Bots!

Robolink was the first to make a programmable educational drone along with a self-driving car kit that teaches artificial intelligence. All their past campaigns were delivered on time and all of their three Kickstarter campaigns were successfully completed and that raised over 400% of past pledge goals. This year, they are bringing you a coding kit that lessens your kid’s time in front of the computer, introducing the Buildy Bots! It’s a perfect gift to your kids 5+ this Christmas holiday. They also guarantee delivery before Christmas, otherwise you’ll get a full refund.

Buildy Bots can be coded without the use of a computer or device as its board uses short-distance wireless technology paired with coding blocks. Each block has its own action where you can create simple to complex programs. It uses pictures for the kids to identify the actions easily.

The Buildy Bot kit is easy to assemble. As it’s an educational toy, you can play with your kiddo at the same time explore the world of coding with its structured learning curriculum.

What if my kid grows up? Can he still play and learn with Buildy Bots? Of course! Buildy Bots is designed for kids starting at age 5 with simple building of machines but as they grow and learn new things and skills, Buildy Bots can be more challenging through code sensors, building more complex machines and explore a new invention.

My kid wants to play with the Buildy Bots for several hours and I know that most coding kits should be charged after a couple of minutes of using it. Worry no more! Buildy Bots gives your kids more time to play with the kit without charging it, as you only need to replace the batteries once they’re all used up.

Other than its own parts and tools, Buildy Bots is compatible with LEGO so your kids can build a more exciting unique robot. You may set aside the coding first as it also comes along with a remote control so your kids can drive their creation right away.

Definitely a one-of-a-kind kit! Buildy Bots is an excellent tool for young children to build their creativity, enhance their fine-motor skills, learn physical computing and develop critical thinking skills which they learn while they play! These skills can also be a positive impact in their lives as they contribute to the 21st century world that we live in both now and the future. Surely a terrific way to motivate your kids to learn while they play.

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Reference:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robolink/buildy-bots-zero-screen-time-coding-and-robots-for-kids-5?ref=project_link

Encourage your kids’ creativity and skills with Buildy Bots, Zero-screentime way!

Do you want to encourage your kids’ creativity and build their interest in technology without having to use a computer or iPad for screentime? Yes, it’s possible with Buildy Bots!

Buildy Bots is the first hands-on coding toy in South Korea and now making its way to North America! From the maker RoboRobo, who is a leading Robotics and Coding specializing in educational robots and programming tool, they teamed up with Robolink, Inc., another company based in California that focuses on the STEM education where it integrates scientific, technical, engineering and mathematical aspects of learning. Through this partnership, a unique and fun way of learning STEM has been created. This kit from South Korea has also been remastered by Robolink to create a series of kits that blends open play and exploration with structured learning that kids will definitely love. Each kit brings new hardware, technology and challenges, all designed to develop the creativity and critical thinking side of your child.

Buildy Bots

Buildy Bots is a zero-screentime coding and robotics kit designed for kids ages 5 and up. Through this kit, kids are able to learn and play all in one bundle. Designed with easy-to-grip nuts and bolts that lock with ease, kids can easily build simple machines and even develop their fine motor skills all at the same time.

All parts and tools included in the kits are specially designed for a child’s hands to grip, so your kids will never worry about asking for help to assemble as they can build the robot themselves. The kit also comes with an assembly manual and curriculum to guide your child with fun activities using the coding blocks with easy assembly. Your kids can also play music, light up LEDs, sense objects and move their robots through the coding blocks.

Coding Board

The Buildy Bots coding board uses short -distance wireless technology (NFC) and it is paired with coding blocks that represents an action that when placed in successive order, it will create a simple to complex programs – that means coding can happen even without a computer or device! And the best part is – the blocks are made with pictures, so coding can happen without reading.

If your kids don’t like to code right away, a remote control can also be handy and it lets your young builder drive their robot creations before learning to code.

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Through this one-of-a-kind kit, young children could build their creativity, enhance their fine-motor skills, learn physical computing and develop critical thinking skills which is needed for the 21st century world we live in today. Not to mention, these skills are being developed while they play! Truly a good way to encourage them to learn and have fun all at the same time.

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References:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robolink/buildy-bots-zero-screen-time-coding-and-robots-for-kids-5?ref=project_link

https://eng.roborobo.co.kr/company/ability

https://eng.roborobo.co.kr/main

2021-2022 VRAD Season Martian Survival

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Virtual RECF Aerial Drone (VRAD) combines the excitement of Esports and the educational value of computer science with a competition focused on real-world programming skills and gaming strategy.

Surviving on Mars can be difficult, but it is not impossible. VRAD has created a game to show you what it takes to live out there and how much fun you can have while doing so. The game itself is an endless runner-style survival game where you must program drones to operate on Mars and race to collect resources for your space base.It will take quick reflexes and quick thinking in order to survive the harsh conditions of our neighboring planet.

What is VRAD Martian Survival?

The REC Foundation in partnership with Robotify, sponsored by NASA, have created the world’s first global multiplayer virtual aerial drone competition called VRAD Martian Survival. It is a game in which you are on Mars and must survive the harsh Martian environment. You have to find shelter, food, water, and other tools so that you can live long enough to be rescued. The goal of VRAD Martian Survival is to last at least seven days before rescue comes for you. 

Accessing the Game

For the device requirements, Robotify simulations will run on most devices but for VRAD competitions, it is recommended to use a device with a keyboard and mouse  such as a laptop, desktop or chromebook. WebGL support is required. You can check if your device supports WebGL at get.webgl.orgwebgl2. The recommended browser is Google Chrome. As for network connections, a minimum internet speed of 10-15 Mbps is recommended because a disconnection from a match will count as a loss.

Creating an account

Register your team by creating first a free account through https://www.robotevents.com/. You can register one or more teams. The Primary Team Contact will be considered the “coach”. The registration fee is $100 per team. Once completed, the primary contact will receive the login credentials and a team code for Robotify. Students/participants then create a robotify.com account and enter their team code. Teams that qualify for the championship will have an opportunity to register for the championship in April for an additional fee. 

The Team

The teams consist of a maximum of three students and one coach. Teams can be either Middle School Teams or High School Teams. Once the team is registered, that team may not change the grade level. They must be enrolled in International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) level 2 or 3 education. 

Scoring

A team can accumulate points by returning minerals to their home base where each mineral is equal to one (1) point. The team’s end of match score will be equal to the number of minerals they have mined and delivered to their base. Minerals are found at mines where these contain randomized numbers in the range 1 to 5. In mining a mineral, a drone can mine numbers of minerals that are equal to its capacity and a mineral is only counted if it’s delivered by a drone to the team base.

Drones to use

There are two types of drones played in the VRAD Martian Survival – Type A drones where it can be controlled by TeleOps via keyboard inputs. Another type is the Type B drones where these are ones that do not have access to TeleOps. These can have a maximum of five (5) hull points distributed to them. Hull points describe the overall utility of the drone. It has access to three (3) attribute points and it also increases the drone’s mass.

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Home Base

In every match, drones begin at rest on their home base landing pad. Drones cannot enter the opposition team’s home base. A drone can deliver minerals to its home base by entering the colored cylinder surrounding their home base landing pad and using the drone API to deposit the minerals.

Practice through Projects

Students can create projects in which to practice and test code and these projects can be used in competitions as well. These projects can also be shared via link and can be either private or public. Public projects can be forked by anyone who has a copy of the link. Projects can be created in the RObotify projects system by navigating to robotify.com/projects.

Competition

Preseason – Competition mode for preseason will be limited to a one versus one basis throughout preseason. There is no limitation on other student team members contributing prewritten code to a match but the competition is limited to a sole student actively participating. Team rankings, however, will be calculated throughout preseason, based on the system laid out in the ranking system and rankings in preseason will not affect championship qualification.

Competition proper – Competition mode will be open to teams up to three (3) players. The specifics of game rules and competition rules will not change during the competition season except in exceptional circumstances based on required improvements to balance the competition or technical improvements. 

Championship – Qualifications to the championship are based on the TRS of championship. This will determine both division rank and type. Divisions will be created on the basis of acceptance of the championship invitation and TRS ranking.

Team Rating Score (TRS)

TRS is expressed as a numerical value. When a team takes part in a ranked match, their TRS will be raised or lowered based on the match outcome and the other team’s TRS at the start of the match.  

This drone competition is a one of a kind experience for someone who wants to explore, engage in programming and the design process just like a NASA astronaut. Travel your way to Mars and experience, retrieve and manage fuel supply by adapting strategy and drone sensors/algorithms to survive this planet’s harsh environment.

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Reference:

https://www.roboticseducation.org/teams/rad/vrad/

The RADC 2021-2022 Season Game (DownDraft 2)

What is the RAD competition?

The Robotics Education and Competition Foundation Aerial Drones (RADC) Competition is a thrilling drone challenge in the form of a game. 4 drones made up of 2 Alliances fly around the field to score as many points as possible. The object of the game is to attain a higher score than the opposing alliance. This helps future innovators (students) develop their teamwork, communication skills, critical thinking and project management. 

350 teams joined the RAD Competition in its pilot season.

DownDraft 2 Game Description

REC Foundation Aerial Drone Competition (RADC), in partnership with For The Win Robotics, is presenting a new challenge for the RAD Competition 2021-2022 called RADC DownDraft 2, which is played on a 28’ x 28’ field. Teams will be able to compete in Qualification Matches, Elimination Matches and Programming Skills Matches.

Qualification Matches and Elimination Matches: Two (2) Alliances – one (1) “red” and one (1) “blue’’- composed of two (2) Teams each, compete in a Three (3:00) minute Match.

Skills Challenges: One (1) Drone attempts to score as many points as possible in a 1 (1:00) minute skills Match

The scoring objects in RADC DownDraft 2 are Large 55mm diameter Balls and Small 40mm diameter Balls. There are a total of 36 Small Balls and 5 Large Balls. The object of the game is to score as many points as possible with your alliance partner by scoring balls in corner goals, floor goals, and landing drones on landing pads or in neutral zones.

What Drone to use?

Teams must use the Parrot Mambo as their stock drone. Parrot Mambo is one of the most inexpensive miniature drones and considered one of the best drones for education in the market too. This mini quadcopter drone is perfect for beginners with its automatic stabilization system and easy-to-use controls (via the mobile app or with the included FlyPad controller). Parrot Mambo reviews

Modifications and attachments are permitted in the game but the Parrot Mambo is the only allowed source for the batteries, electronics and motors. No additional of those may be added to a drone.

Each drone may not use more or less than four (4) motors and the battery allowed is the one in an unmodified state.

Each team can have 1 spare drone in case catastrophic damage happens to their primary drone. It should be identical to the primary or stock drone including the attachments and modifications.

Parrot Mambo Fly price is $59 on Amazon. RADC is offering RAD bundles starting from single ($390) to 12 Pack ($5,400) RAD bundles.

Tournament Format

All teams must compete in a tournament format which consists of the Qualification matches (matches comprising alliances competing to earn win points), Alliance selection (alliance captains will select their alliance partner for elimination matches) and Elimination matches (a bracket format of matches used to determine the champion alliance. 

If you are interested in participating, you may register your team here.

Other information: RECF brought its annual aerial drone competition to Southlake last year with Carroll High School as the host. The winners got the chance to compete in the VEX Robotics World Championship in April in Kentucky.

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Reference:

https://www.roboticseducation.org/radc/

Upcoming Workshops with RAD

Hi RAC community,

The RADC season has launched and the excitement has begun. Teams are registering and event partners are calling to plan their events. RADC is a developing program at the REC Foundation, we are growing nationwide and as this season gets underway, new teams and events will continue to be added. 

VRAD is in its final planning stages and details will be released soon!  It will be very similar to last year, but with MORE features and options. 

Have questions? Feel free to reach out to Louann at louann_cormier@roboticseducation.org. She will support you and your teams this season.

Workshops

They have a number of upcoming workshops to discuss the RADC season. Here are links to registration and more information:

Wednesday 9/29 – RADC Information Session for Coaches 

Thursday 9/30 – RADC Drones Introductory Event Partner Training

Tuesday 10/5 – RADC Information Session for Coaches

Wednesday 10/13 – RADC Drones Introductory Event Partner Training

2021-2022 Season is open DownDraft 2

The new season is open!  Check out the game manual 

When does the RADC season begin?

For the 2021-2022 Season we are planning the following

  • September 15th: DownDraft 2 Begins
  • September – November: Kick off events and workshops
  • December – February: Qualifying Tournaments
  • February – March: Regional Championship events
  • May: World Championship

FAQ about RADC

As questions come in, I capture the common ones on my FAQ sheet.  Check it out to see what the community is asking. Have a question you need to be answered? Email Louann and she’ll be happy to help.

Register your teams

Planning to compete this year, register your teams now.  By registering early, it helps us determine how many events they need to have in your area.  

Post your RADC event on Robot Events and the High Flyer award may earn a spot to the RADC World Championship!

As they work out qualifying to championship details over the next 2 months, they can offer you this opportunity now!  Post an event by Monday October 4th and the High Flyer Award will earn a spot to worlds if the following conditions are met.

  • Event must be posted and approved in Robotevents.com by Monday, October 4th
  • Event must take place between December 1st and February 13th
  • Event must be for 24 teams or more
  • Event registration must be open to all teams (no invitational events)
  • Event must have at least 14 teams registered and paid 1 week prior to the event

RADC and VRAD

  1. RADC – In-person drone competition played on a 28’ x 28’ Field.  4 Drones made up of 2 Alliances fly around the field to score as many points as possible.  The object of the game is to attain a higher score than the opposing alliance.  Competitions also offer skill challenges and judging.
  2. VRAD – Global multiplayer virtual aerial drone competition that is played 100% online.  Teams will use real-time programming to fly their drones and complete the challenge while earning points.  

Tip: If you register for both RADC and VRAD at the same time, you will save $50

Questions

Have a question about either of our RAD programs?  Send an email to louann_cormier@roboticseducation.org and she will be in touch.

Thanks for your online support of their programs at the REC Foundation. They look forward to seeing your students in action soon!

Why Are Drones Important for STEM Learning?

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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects are essential to our modern way of life. Advanced technology is already involved in our day-to-day activities. In line with that, many of our industries have become more dependent upon technology so STEM-proficient workers are getting more in demand and important. 

A lot of people these days, especially professionals, use drones for different purposes. Top industries, such as agriculture, chemicals, conservation, construction, delivery, filmmaking, mining, etc., consider drones to help them save money, improve safety, and enhance the efficiency of their operations. It’s one of the top reasons why a lot of parents want their children to be involved in STEM education. 

To get children interested in STEM, most educators use drones to make the learning fun and educational. Like video games, flying drones can be a very enjoyable experience to keep the kids entertained and active these days. Aside from learning how robotics work, they can also study the electronic parts of the robot. 

According to statistics, the number of drone enthusiasts will grow drastically by next year, 2022. STEM degree holders will also get higher income even in non-STEM jobs.

CoDrone Mini

One of the best educational drones that’s out in the market is the CoDrone Mini. 

If you’re looking for a lightweight drone with a small and sturdy frame that is perfect for all ages who want to try drone coding for the first time, CoDrone Mini would be the best fit for you. Meet the Robolink CoDrone Mini quadcopter that only weighs 20 grams with a battery. This is one of the most popular drones that offers free online tutorials to teach you how to program and code with text-based coding, Python or block-based coding, Blockly. You will get a chance to learn how basic and educational drones work and at the same time enjoy flying them while learning coding and programming.

The Robolink CoDrone Mini is a great drone that will help you learn the fundamental topics like conditionals, loops, and variables that show how drones fly. On top of that, you can gain knowledge on how to code at your own pace with their free online videos and tutorials. With their technical support on the side available to help you through video chat, email or their community forum, you can enjoy your CoDrone Mini longer even when you encounter some technical issues which is very rare when you check their quick guide and follow the instructions to fly it. CoDrone really does an awesome job in helping kids learn STEM in a fun and interesting way.

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References:

https://www.gettingsmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/STEM-Feature-Image.jpg

https://shop.robolink.com/products/codrone-mini

Introducing the REC Foundation Aerial Drones (RAD) program

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The REC Foundation Aerial Drones (RAD) program is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to establishing a competitive and educational platform for students of all ages. Specifically, the REC Foundation’s Aerial Drones program focuses on student opportunities in training and participating in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) related competitions involving aerial drone operations.

This program is designed to provide students with opportunities that go beyond the traditional classroom experience, including hands-on training and mentorship experiences.

The REC Foundation encourages students to not only involve themselves in activities that encourage STEM education, but also those that offer a direct connection to the sciences as it is practiced by professionals within the industry.

How does the Virtual Aerial Drone (VRAD) program work?

The following is a general overview of how the REC Foundation’s Virtual Aerial Drone (VRAD) program operates. The article will provide a more detailed look at the VRAD program in Part II.

Virtual Aerial Drone programs offer students an opportunity to explore and experience drone applications through virtual simulations, while still providing access to some hands-on training and mentorship experiences.

In brief, participants in this program operate aerial drones that are controlled by virtual reality systems. In order for this to work correctly, participants must be wearing goggles that allow them to view their computer screen from within the headset itself. This allows them to have a first-person perspective on their actions from within what they see on their monitor.

Participants are allowed to choose their preferred flying methods, including an Xbox controller or joystick. Usually, participants are able to select between “easy” and “intermediate” level flight options in order for them to gain an understanding of how VRAD works, while still allowing for room for error when learning.

The program is self-guided, allowing participants to learn at their own pace.

Students are able to log the amount of time they’ve spent learning how to operate virtual drones, which can be used for qualification purposes later on.

This way, students have access to a much larger library of drone simulations to choose from in order for them to gain experience.

For example, if one student prefers flying over racing, that participant could select a flight simulation setup that allows him/her to fly above the land instead of flying through it at high speeds. This program provides users with multiple ways of operating aerial drones within virtual reality systems. Although VRAD programs do not completely replace hands-on training experiences by the Aerial Drone communities (e.g. training camps), they do offer a platform for those interested in aerial drones to gain some familiarity with how these drone technologies function.

The benefits of participating in this program and why you should apply for it 

The REC Foundation provides a platform to students through their VRAD programs for interested individuals to gain knowledge and become a part of the Aerial Drone community.

Specifically, if you are already involved in this community or would like to be, the VRAD program offers an excellent starting point for learners of all ages who are interested in aerial drones. In addition, VRAD is designed not only for those interested in learning how to fly drones but also for those that wish to experience applications of drone operations without having the ability to do so firsthand.

VRAD also provides a virtual environment that can offer much more interaction with drones than simply reading about them from a book.

In fact, there have been participants within these programs who have had limited knowledge of radiocommunication systems or drone technologies in general but have still been able to learn how to potentially fly an aerial drone through virtual reality simulations.

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How to apply for this program?

Participants in the Virtual Aerial Drone program can be at any skill level, from advanced to beginner. VRAD programs are open for all students around the world who are between the ages of 8-18 years old. The REC Foundation does not currently have an upper age limit on applicants.

Participants in this program must be willing to commit a minimum of 4 hours per week to their participation in VRAD.

As mentioned earlier, participants do not need prior knowledge about drone technologies or radiocommunication systems in order to join a particular type of program because they will be taught about these topics themselves through the means of virtual reality and flight simulation.

This is why we recommend that participants be able to commit a minimum of 4 hours per week to their participation within the program, as it will take some time for them to become accustomed to learning how to use VRAD as well as immersive simulation aircraft Virtual.

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Conclusion:

Virtual Aerial Drone programs allow for participants to gain knowledge and familiarity with drone technologies, as well as providing a way for interested individuals to learn about these technologies without having the ability to explore them firsthand.

This program is open for all who wish to join and encourages applicants of all skill levels. Come and join the REC Foundation’s Virtual Aerial Drone program!

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Reference:

https://www.roboticseducation.org/radc/

Best Drone for Education

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Robolink CoDrone Mini – STEAM Educational Drone

Robolink was established in 2012 and its main task was to encourage students all around the world to learn about the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) way of education. By this way of learning, students will gain a lot of new experience which they will be able to apply for the real tasks they will have.

Robolink doesn’t only produce educational drones but they also include the curriculum learning platform. They are currently located in San Diego and have two learning centers. If you want to order your CoDrone Mini educational drone, you can do it, because they have delivery all across the world.

CoDrone Mini Educational Drone

CoDrone Mini uses radio frequency to connect the remote and drone, so the range and connection is stronger compared with other drones.

By using CoDrone educational kit, you will learn how to program drones by using text-based coding in Python or block-based one with Blockly.

Keep in mind that the CoDrone Mini’s increased durability and smaller size over CoDrone Pro/Lite makes it the ideal choice for beginners. It can do all of the same basic flight movements as CoDrone Pro/Lite, with the added capability of being able to do flips in four directions. While a smaller drone means fewer programmable LEDs and a shorter flight time, it’s a compact and affordable option to make drone coding accessible to anyone.

CoDrone Mini Price

The current price of this educational model at the time of writing this article is $89.99.

CoDrone Mini Specifications

  • Flight Range: 160 feet (48 m)
  • Flight time: 5 min
  • Weight: 0.71 ounce (20 g)
  • LED: 1 full color programmable (RGB) LED
  • Communication Protocol: Radio Frequency (RF) 2.4GHz
  • Sensors: High resolution air pressure sensor for altitude control, 3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis accelerometer for attitude control

CoDrone Mini Kits For The Educational Purposes

If you are interested in Robolink drone kits that are suitable for classroom, you can get them for:

CoDrone Mini Set of 12 kits – $1025.00

In this package, you will get 12 CoDrones Minis that also come with 12 remote controllers. Robolink has suggested that 2 students are recommended for one drone. In the following video, you will see how to fly your CoDrone Mini with remote control.

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Reference:

https://shop.robolink.com/products/codrone-mini

Should I get a CoDrone Mini or CoDrone Pro? What are the differences?

CoDrone Mini

CoDrone Mini is the latest programmable drone kit from Robolink. At only 8cm wide and 8cm long, its small and sturdy frame is perfect for all ages who want to try drone coding for the first time. CoDrone Mini’s increased durability and smaller size over CoDrone Pro/Lite makes it the ideal choice for beginners. It can do all of the same basic flight movements as CoDrone Pro/Lite, with the added capability of being able to do flips in four directions. Similar to CoDrone Lite, you can program CoDrone Mini with Blockly or Python. While a smaller drone means fewer programmable LEDs and a shorter flight time, it’s a compact and affordable option to make drone coding accessible to anyone.

With the support of students, educators, and members of our community, we recommend the CoDrone Mini as the best choice for the classroom. Unlike CoDrone Pro, CoDrone Mini comes already paired with its remote out of the box. The compact remote is preprogrammed and doesn’t have any loose bolts, wires, or extra components that could be damaged or lost. For large classes with multiple drones, radio frequency communication makes it easier to fly more drones  at a time with fewer disconnections and no pairing conflicts. You can be up and running in the first class!

DroneCoDrone MiniCoDrone Lite/Pro
PriceUSD $89.99USD $119.99/$179.99
ColorBlack/YellowBlack
BatterySingle cell Lithium ion battery (3.7V 220mAh 30C)Single cell Lithium ion battery (3.7V 300mAh)
Charge Time40 minutes40 minutes
LED1 full color programmable (RGB) LED5 full color programmable (RGB) LEDs
Flight Time< 5min5-8 min
Communication ProtocolRadio Frequency (RF) 2.4GHzBluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 2.4GHz
Range48 meters20 meters
Sensors-High resolution air pressure sensor for altitude control-3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis accelerometer for attitude control-Infrared-High resolution air pressure sensor for altitude control-Optical flow sensor for auto hovering-3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis accelerometer for attitude control
Weight20g (with battery)37g
Dimensions (cm)8 x 813 x 13
Programming LanguagesBlockly, PythonBlockly, Python, Arduino
Best for ages8+10+
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References:

https://shop.robolink.com/

https://learn.robolink.com/

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