Introduction to Drones for Kids

Day 1: Learning About Drones

Session 1: Introduction to Drones (1 hour)

• What are drones?
  • Definition and uses of drones in different industries (e.g., photography, delivery, rescue).
• Types of Drones:
  • Mini drones, quadcopters, and fixed-wing drones (simple explanations).
• Parts of a Drone:
  • Propellers, motors, battery, camera, remote controller.

Session 2: Safety First! (1 hour)  

• Importance of Drone Safety:
  • Rules to follow while flying drones (height limits, avoiding crowded places, etc.).
• Understanding Drone Laws in India:
  • Basic rules about drone flying in India.
• Practical Demo:
  • Demonstration of pre-flight safety checks (e.g., inspecting propellers, battery levels).

Session 3: Hands-on Drone Assembly (1.5 hours)

• Kids will assemble a small, kid-friendly drone (pre-purchased kits).
• Explain the importance of each part during assembly.

Session 4: Basic Flight Controls (1.5 hours)

• Understanding the remote control:
  • Throttle, pitch, yaw, and roll explained in simple terms.
• Practice controlling a drone on a simulator or with toy drones indoors.

Day 2: Flying and Fun

Session 1: Practicing Flight (4 hour)

• Outdoor practice in a safe, open space.
  • Basic manoeuvres like take-off, hovering, and landing.
• Supervised practice with mini drones for each child.
• Friendly competition to improve control and coordination.

Session 2: Wrapping Up (1 hour)

• Quiz & Certificate:
  • Fun quiz to recap what they learned.
  • Certificate of completion awarded to each participant.
• Feedback & Closing:
  • Encourage kids to share their experience and what they enjoyed most.