My After School Program (Atlanta, GA)

The program prepares members to fly and build drones to participate in the yearly Drones For Good (DFG) Competition hosted by the Midtown High School drones team. Starts September 16-December 10 THEN BREAK and returning JANUARY 28- DRONES COMPETITION in late April, early May (TBA) Students will work both individually and in teams to develop winning designs. The competition itself will be held in the 2025 term in April. Previous experience with drones is required. In addition to the built-from-scratch drones we work on for team competition, students will be responsible for the upkeep and health of their trainer drone that they will use to practice obstacles, learn battery management and hone their piloting skills. When not flying, we will delve into the world of material science as we encourage experimenting with different materials to achieve the delicate balance between strength and weight. Drone safety is our number-one priority and by the end of the term all students will have completed drone safety and certification with the FAA and AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics). This includes passing the Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) that allows for the flying of drones over .5 lbs. A youth membership of $15/year with the AMA is required to participate in the DFG competition and is not included in the registration cost of this program. All supplies are included in the Fee, including the trainer drones. All supplies are included in the Fee, including the trainer drones. Questions? steampoweredkids@gmail.com