Sci-Tech Discovery Center Announces Quadrotor Build and Fly Camp

By Caroline Rees / 14 Mar 2013

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Sci-Tech Discovery CenterSci-Tech Discovery Center has announced its inaugural Quadrotor Build and Fly Camp presented by OnPoynt Flight School, which will be held in Frisco, Texas April 13 -14. The weekend camp is a unique educational experience, for teens ages 14-18, to explore aerial robotics, build and fly a quadrotor, develop remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) flying skills, and accomplish real-time first responder missions.

“Sci-Tech is excited to be the first in the country presenting a Quadrotor camp offering teens both aviation flight skills and hands-on robotics training. This is an exciting chance to learn more about Aerial Robotics technology,” said Paul Vinson , Executive Director of Sci-Tech Discovery Center.

The Quadrotor Build and Fly Camp curriculum was designed by OnPoynt Flight School and will be taught by military-trained pilot instructors. Camp registration is open to all interested robotic aviators ages 14-18 and additionally meets the Boy Scouts of America robotics merit badge requirements. The weekend on-site training camp accentuates development of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills.

Day One of the program includes safety and aviation training and individual flight practice to develop skills. Multiple teams of four students will apply technology and planning to build a quadrotor, designed for a specific first responder mission. Day Two highlights deploying each teams’ quadrotor in mind-stretching fun and challenging scenarios.

Cost per participant is $240, space is limited, and advance registration is required. Camp hours are from 8:00 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, April 13 and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14. Quadrotor Build and Fly Camps will also be held the following weekends: June 22-23, July 22-23 and August 17-18. Registration and camp details are available online at www.mindstretchingfun.org

Posted by Caroline Rees Caroline co-founded Unmanned Systems Technology and has been at the forefront of the business ever since. With a Masters Degree in marketing Caroline has her finger on the pulse of all things unmanned and is committed to showcasing the very latest in unmanned technical innovation. Connect & Contact

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