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Students enjoyed the challenge of planning ahead, problem-solving, repairing drones, and of course flying through challenging obstacles. I would highly recommend this experience for any upper elementary, middle or high school.
Julie Nelson
Westgate Elementary
The GoDroneX program removed all the fear of starting a drone robotics program. All the research was done, the correct equipment is all spelled out and his training is really geared to get the extreme novice up and flying quickly!
Nick Iodice
Quest Academy
Competition is always a motivator for kids, not just for the racing aspect but also for course design, students are already thinking of what they can do to make next year’s course even better.
Chip Finck
New Trier High School
STEM Drones & Robotics
GoDroneX flipped the paradigm
FLY. REPAIR. COMPETE. BUILD.
We get students flying quickly so they can compete at our competition called . . .
DRONE CLAN WARS
Teams of 2 students (warriors) fly a course (galaxy) for 8 minutes alternating turns with pit stops for battery changes (refueling) .
There are 2 different battle route/courses (missions) based on ability:
- Junior Varsity (easy and fun, 5 large easy obstacles)
- Varsity
Winning team (clan) has most complete laps (orbits / attacks) of their 5 battles (missions) .
BACKSTORY
The year is 2099.
The evil Emperium X gained control of the galaxy.
But the Federation is determined to take back control. They have organized STUDENT Warrior Clans to pilot small but highly effective drones to take back what is rightfully theirs.
The fate of galaxy is in their fingertips. Let's light it up!
Robotic Ideas
NARROWS
As the leader of Imperium X DRAGON X guards the Narrows, a tight planetary section of the galaxy that leads to Imperium X's command center. If you can't go around him go through him!
AIR STAIRS
IDIOM sits at the top of the Air Stairs . His job is to keep you from reaching the sky summit by swirling the clouds. Round and round you go.
EXODUS
The GATE KEEPER controls the Exodus from the Emperium's command central. The portal morphs in size so timing is everything.
SKYWAY
The TOLL TAKER is the blacksheep of Imperium X. With no loyalty to anyone, he will let you pass though the Skyway portal maze but at a cost of all your energy. Sorry buddy, no spare change.
TIME WARP
The Federation recently detected the Imperium X's secret 4th dimension Time Warp portal overseen by Willow. Adapt the flight path or get swatted like flies.
HYPERSPACE
The Federation Warriors have a trick up their sleeve that Imperium X doesn't know about. Hyperspace catapults the drones through the time / space continuum. You need more power? You got it!
Past Events
DRONE CLAN WARS CHAMPS @ Quest Academy IL USA
Second year in a Row
Out with the old in with the New. New Trier wins Varsity for the second year in a row. But newcomer Westgate Elementary 5th graders easily wins the JV battle.
Results
Varsity
1st ) New Trier, Winnetka IL
2nd) Quest Academy, Palatine IL
Junior Varsity
1st ) Westgate Elementary, Arlington Hts IL
2nd) At-Large (Westgate / Palatine HS) IL
3rd ) New Trier, Winnetka IL
DRONE CLAN WARS @ Madison Maker Faire WI USA
Going Vertical
Drone racing happens in the tightest of spots. GoDroneX had to go vertical with our Drone Clan Wars obstacles. The triple portal Skyway reached 20' tall while the robotic TimeWarp was 18' up.
Results
Pro
1st ) Mark Spohrleder WI
2nd) Michael Olivier WI
3rd) Dakota Snow WI
4th) Mike Fredricks WI
5th) Justin Lloyd IL
6th) Jeff Paulsen WI
7th) Troy Wojciechowski WI
DRONE CLAN WARS @ Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago IL USA
Witness History
GoDroneX ran the worlds first scholastic drone competition perhaps in the world.
28 student Warriors took on the evil Emperium X as teams battled the evil bosses.
Adult competition was held the following day with the first area adult team competition ever.
Results
Varsity
1st ) New Trier, Winnetka IL
2nd) Marine Leadership, Chicago IL
Junior Varsity
1st ) Marine Leadership, Chicago IL
2nd) Quest Academy, Palatine IL
3rd ) New Trier, Winnetka IL
4th ) Aptakisic, Buffalo Grove IL
Student Fast Lap
Nicholas Hansen, New Trier
Q & A
Contact gregg@godronex.com
regarding Jump Start
and Drone Clan Wars.
Q1: What's a typical budget?
First Year
$2900 Club Bundle
(5 drones, monitors, chargers, batteries and spare parts for one year, robotic engagements )
$70 Tools
$100 Materials for custom engagement
Second Year
$200 Consumables
(new batteries & replenish spare parts)
Q2: Do we have to buy the equipment from you?
You can purchase the equipment from anyone.
Q3: Do competitions have entry fees?
Competitions vary from free to a nominal charge to cover trophies and misc.
You bring your own lunch. We finish no later than 1 pm .
Q4: Is this a classroom style program or an after school club?
The program is designed around after school Club.
Q5: Is there programming?
The Xponent Challenge involves design, programming, wiring and fabrication of robotic course engagements.
Q6: Can we 3D print anything?
Yes. The Xponent Challenge allows ample opportunity for creative designs.
Q7: Do we build our own drones?
It's optional.
Most schools leave that to their second year of competition.
But repairing drones is on-going.
Q8: What do materials cost for an Xponent Challenge obstacle?
All parts if purchased new would be under $250.
Q9: How much time is needed after school?
The standard is 1 hour for 15 weeks.
Q10: Is there a cap on club size?
Highly recommend no more than 10 if you have active flyers. We can fly 4 FPV drones at the same time. Anymore and our analog video reception suffers. The goal is 5 flights per student per session. Most schools use a 5:1 teacher to student ratio. Two teachers is recommended for the first year especially with younger warriors.
Q11: What is the lowest grade level?
We have 5th graders who competed at the Junior Varsity level after just five club meetings. Your success will be determined on
Did you run our Jump Start or Drone Camp program?
How many flights the students get?
How structured are your club meetings?
Are you running it like a sport or club?
Q12: How long does it take a student to be proficient?
A: 30 flights for the basics (Junior Varsity) and 50 flights to be competitive (Varsity).
Q13: I don’t have any of the sophisticated obstacles. How do I practice?
Everything can be used as an obstacle. Most schools don't build anything special. They use what's around them: chairs, tables, gym mats, etc.
Designing courses is part of the STEAM activity and incredibly fun for students.
Q14: I see the students are in the middle of the course during races. Is this safe?
The main competition drone weighs the same as a two tablespoons of butter (2 ounces). The heaviest drone (advanced, Varsity) weighs the same as 4 tablespoons of butter.
Dodgeball is dangerous. The GoDroneX STEAM program is not.
Q15: Can different teams share equipment?
Absolutely! In fact, this is a HUGE advantage over typical Robot competitions.
Q16: What is a typical event like?
Course setup on Friday night prior. Events are on Saturday mornings.
7:45 Doors open / Registration / Frequency assignments
8:15 Warrior Briefing
8:30 Clan Battles (team)
12:30 Orbit Blaster (individual)
12:50 Awards
1:00 Course tear down
