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

What can you do in this project?

• Discuss individual youth goals and fair project options.
• Explore Drone/UAS/UAV definition, types, parts, controls, basic features.
• Explore regulations, safety, and ethics for operating drones.
• Explore drone operations in details: physics, electronics, etc.
• Explore flight basics, flight dynamics, forces of flight.
• Practice drone flying the 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 grade and older

Cost: $90 per member (includes a drone). Note: exceptions on a case-by-case basis if the youth already has a drone.

Equipment Needed:

• Contact Project Leader noted below.

Project Add Deadline: January 10, 2025

Location: Ozaukee County Fairgrounds, North Pavilion

Times: 4:00 – 5:15 pm. (Alternate dates and times may be considered on a case-by-case basis)

2024-2025 Dates:

• Specific dates are still being finalized, with a target of 1-2 meetings in December, then 3 per month in January, February, and March.
• Youth are encouraged to attend at least half of the meetings.
• Each meeting will consist of an educational topic or review followed by actual indoor flight practice time.

For more information, please contact:

Jason Heller   414-502-8030  hellerjj@gmail.com