In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, STEM education is crucial in shaping the innovators of tomorrow. As the drone market rapidly expands, SIMNET knows it’s more important than ever to equip students with the skills to navigate this dynamic field.
Enter SIMNET STEM Edition—a unique web-based platform that empowers school students to dive into drone engineering and piloting through hands-on experimentation within an easy to use virtual environment.
With SIMNET, students can design custom drones tailored for realistic mission scenarios, such as search and rescue or package delivery. The platform’s intuitive interface requires no previous engineering experience and offers a range of popular off-the-shelf airframes, payloads, and subcomponents, allowing students the creative freedom to build their ideal drone.
Real-time performance predictions provide immediate feedback, helping students understand how their design choices impact the vehicle’s performance and allowing them to evaluate engineering tradeoffs effectively. Additionally, automated design alerts guide students toward viable component combinations, ensuring their creations are flight-ready.
After completing their designs, students can simulate their drones in a virtual environment, providing them with valuable piloting experience. They can engage in training scenarios to learn both manual and autonomous flight, and ultimately carry out their missions.
The competitive aspect lets students compare their designs and operational performance to see who excels. Additionally, since the drones use real off-the-shelf components, students have the option to order these parts and assemble the aircraft based on their own designs.
SIMNET STEM Edition is ideal for academic institutions looking to engage students in a fun and interactive way to explore Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics through the exciting world of drones.
As a web-based platform, it offers easy access both in-class and remotely, with no need for software installation. The simulation content is self-contained, and can be optionally tailored and integrated into existing curriculums.
As technology continues to advance, STEM education is essential for preparing the next generation to tackle future challenges. Give your students the tools and knowledge they need to excel in the evolving drone industry.
Reach out on the SIMNET website to learn more.
