Drones

Drone technology has been growing steadily for around half a century. Starting as the aerial equivalent to RC cars, in the 21st century they have quickly proved their worth in the world of business far and wide. Since devices like drones have come into the spotlight of commercial industry, they have been used to aid in enterprise in a multitude of different ways. From agricultural and environmental monitoring to insurance and architectural surveying, these machines have made themselves a quite lucrative tool in business today. Drones provide services to a continually growing number of industries, and they provide these services in a more effective and cost efficient way than the business world has ever seen. Drones provide a multitude of advantages in the business world because of their remote operated and autonomous capabilities as well as their compact size, making them a revolutionary tool in the business world. The business world is one that is rapidly changing, and has quickly adapted the use of drones in an exponential way.

Tech Kits are part of the walk-in service provided by Innovate Labs. There are three levels of difficulty meant for different users and their experience with the different technologies. Many of the Tech Kits build off each other as you progress.

Beginner

Introducing Aerial Drone Technology with DJI’s Robomaster Tello Talent

Length: 30 Minutes

Description: This tech kit guides users through the setup and flight of a DJI Tello mini drone through a detailed explanation of flight mechanics and safety precautions. These skills are critical to the remote operation of any drone, as well as a necessary introduction to any automation or programming endeavors. After becoming familiar with the use of a drone, this tech kit provides users with a guide to code their first autonomous drone flight, which can be applied to a wide variety of future projects.

Intermediate

Sensor-Based Drone Automation System

Length: 30-60 Minutes

Description: This tech kit makes use of the DJI Robomaster S1 platform to further the user's understanding of programming in robotics and drone technologies. In addition to a more advanced block coding platform, this tech kit guides the user through the use of a wider variety of sensors and basic artificial intelligence.

Advanced

Autonomous Drone Flight Using Python

Length: 30-60 Minutes

Description: This tech kit guides users through the process of programming autonomous flights using C. The tech kit provides instruction of how to connect the DJI tello app, and programming it using the code in the Mind+ app.