Students build and take home their own propeller-based drone, gaining practical experience in flight, mechanics, and electronics.
The SMILE Camp 'Build Your Own Quadcopter' program offers students an immersive, hands-on experience in the exciting fields of flight, mechanics, and electronics. Throughout the week, campers delve into the fundamentals of flight and lift, understanding the principles behind various aerial vehicles, from airplanes to commercial drones. They then apply this knowledge, combined with lessons on drone mechanics, to construct their own propeller-based quadcopter from scratch. The camp emphasizes practical skills through rounds of test flying, where students learn to troubleshoot and modify their drone's motors and circuitry to optimize performance. By the end of the program, participants not only gain a solid grasp of robotics and electronics but also take home their fully functional, self-built drone.
A typical day involves experiment time in the morning and afternoon, with a snack break and team-building activities, followed by lunch and activity time.
This camp is ideal for students interested in flight, mechanics, and motion, and those who enjoy hands-on building and problem-solving.
6301 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27606
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