FLYING: DRONES/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

What can you do in this project?

• Learn about types, parts, controls, basic features of drones.
• Learn regulations, safety, and ethics for operating drones.
• Learn how drones work: physics, electronics, etc.
• Learn flight basics, flight dynamics, forces of flight.
• Practice drone flying to develop pilot skills, including navigation around and through obstacles.
• Explore advanced drone features, conveniences, autonomous flight, sensors, etc.
• Explore careers and uses of drones beyond recreation.
• Explore and experience FPV vs photography/videography and other recreational uses of drones.
• Building a drone from scratch, trade-offs in range, battery, weight, etc.
• Other miscellaneous topics such as battery safety and care.

Ages: 3^rd – 13th grade, parents are requested to assist 3-6 grade members during flight time.

Cost: $20 participation fee plus the cost of a drone. (Note: a project adequate drone will roughly cost $75-$250 for a beginner model. Discuss options with Drone project leader before purchasing.)

Equipment Needed:

• It is strongly suggested for each member to have their own drone, but 4-H does have limited equipment to share during meetings.
• It is best to contact the project leader before purchasing a new drone
• For safety reasons, drone allowed to fly during project meetings must meet the following restrictions:
  • Full-surround prop protection (ducts/guards that completely surround each prop)
  • “1S” (4.35v) max battery size
  • 45mm (1.77”) max prop size
  • Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis

Project Add Deadline: December 1, 2025 (unless discussed with Drone project leader)

Meeting Location: Ozaukee County Fairgrounds, North Pavilion in Cedarburg OR Ozaukee County Administration Building, Auditorium, in Port Washington

Meeting Dates and Times: (TBD for 2025-26)

• Typically 4:00 – 5:15 pm on Sundays
• Specific dates are still being finalized, with a target of 1-2 meetings in December, then 2-3 per month in January, February, and March.
• Youth are encouraged to attend at least half of the meetings.

For more information, please contact:

Jason Heller   414-294-9870  hellerjj@gmail.com