Students gain real-world FAA drone safety training and hands-on experience building and piloting drones, preparing them for future STEM careers in aviation and engineering.
The Virginia Tech - Flight Lab: Drone Dynamics in Action is a high-energy, hands-on summer program designed for middle and high school students interested in flight, coding, and innovation. Participants will explore the world of aerial robotics through daily challenges, guided learning, and collaborative exploration. The camp introduces students to unmanned aircraft systems, teaching them to build, test, and fly drones. Students will gain valuable insights into the engineering principles and physics of flight, and receive real-world FAA drone safety training, potentially earning a Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) certificate. The program emphasizes hands-on learning in modern drone technology, safe flight practices, and core aerospace engineering principles. Students will also learn about related careers, tour labs, and build and launch Quest Starhawk rockets. The curriculum is designed to spark curiosity and build foundational STEM skills in a supportive, supervised environment, preparing students for future STEM careers in aviation and engineering.
A typical day involves hands-on activities, guided learning, and collaborative projects where students design, build, and pilot drones through goal-oriented gameplay.
This program is best for middle and high school students excited by flight, coding, and innovation, who are looking for a hands-on introduction to drone technology and aerial robotics.
Virginia Tech Academic Building One, Northern Virginia
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