Case Studies

Drones to the Rescue

Students at Kerman Floyd Elementary were given an opportunity to learn to navigate as drone pilots. Once they were able to control the drones, they used math to estimate the height of a pole. Students also learned coding and how to navigate the drones using a flight plan app. They practiced speed and altitude for the best methods of photographing fields for farmers. They did a practice run at a local vineyard where they learned the “real life” application of technology in today’s world.

Students at Kerman Floyd Elementary were given an opportunity to learn to navigate as drone pilots. Once they were able to control the drones, they used math to estimate the height of a pole. Students also learned coding and how to navigate the drones using a flight plan app. They practiced speed and altitude for the best methods of photographing fields for farmers. They did a practice run at a local vineyard where they learned the “real life” application of technology in today’s world. Students gained the understanding that with drone technology, they can see things that are not visible to the farmers on the ground. One group is working with a local farmer, Daniel Babshoff, as he tries to improve his crop in one of his fields to produce more cotton.

Academic Year
2017-18