What you'll learn
- Understand the concept and terminology of Code Blocks
- Download, Install and Use the DroneBlocks Coding App
- Learn Basic and Intermediate Blocks for coding Drones
- Create Autonomous Drone Missions
Requirements
- No programming experience necessary!
- A computer with high speed internet access
- A Tello drone....you can still learn the basics of coding without one. But to get full impact of coding drones...get one for under $100
Description
Coding Autonomous Drones will open your eyes to the potential of flight and drones. We presently have thousands of drone pilots, but eventually the ratio of manually piloted drones to autonomously coded drones will become lower and lower. This course will introduce the concepts and methods in coding drones to complete real world tasks. Students will complete missions that allow the small and versatile Tello drone to fly without manual control. We hope to embrace your desire to achieve greatness with the need for fun. W will break this course into 6 Modules. Each will build on the basics of block coding and drone missions. We will incorporate life beyond coding as we attempt to inspire the growth of the student. Our students WILL contribute to a greater, more efficient technical world and embrace an appreciation for the beauty of our natural world.
The six modules include:
1. Introduction to Block Coding
2. Basic Navigations
3. The DroneBlocks App
4. Flips and Loops
5. Missions Possible
6. Let's Explore Missions
Each module will consist of a Prologue, 3 lessons and an Epilogue.
The Prologue will set up the module by diving into quotes and discussing what can be done to prepare for the upcoming lessons.
The lessons will consist of videos but will have Google Docs and PowerPoints to compliment the videos.
Finally the Epilogue will ask students to go back to connecting to the world around him/her beyond coding.
Who this course is for:
- Designed for parent/guardian to learn along side children who are interested in the future of Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles.
- Novice Coders and Drone Pilots
- Teachers of Elementary or Middle School Level
Instructor
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Richard Bishop
Education
State University of New York - New Paltz May 1998
Master of Science - Teaching
Manhattan College
Bachelor of Science - Marketing/Business Administration May 1994
Certification
New York State Permanent Certification Elementary Education (1-6) September 1998
Licenses
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (CityDronez Drone Pilot) November ‘18-present
New York Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (Briante Realty, Carmel, NY) November ‘14-present
Professional Experience
Carmel Central School District, NY 5th Grade Teacher September ‘98- present
Served on Technology Committee
Rallied High Student Achievement on formal State Assessments
Girls Basketball Intramurals Director / Modified Tennis Coach / Varsity Tennis Coach
Constructed environment that blends structured discipline with creative risk-taking.
Four years at Kent Elementary and 20 years at George Fischer Middle School
Relevant Experience
Experience coaching basketball, baseball, and tennis at the middle school and high school levels in Carmel, John Jay-East Fishkill, and Roy C Ketcham High Schools
Former Director of St. Mary’s Wappingers CYO Basketball Program
First Aid/CPR certified - Concussion Protocol Trained
Northern Westchester Putnam Teachers Center Professional Development Instructor
Academic tutor
Technology Skills
Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, knowledge of a Smartboard and Smart Notebook
CLOUD Computing, Google Documents, Intro Javascript, HTML, and CSS Programming, Adobe Premiere, Quizlet, Evernote, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google Adsense, Web Design
Personal
Travel: Visited 46 states and five countries
Inspired children’s book, Slam Dunk Saturday, written by I Spy series author Jean Marzollo
Grandfather -William Slattery WWII Navy Vet plane dropped surrender papers on Wake Island -