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0A: Introduction to CoDrone Mini

Introducing...CoDrone Mini!
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This lesson works with:

CoDrone Mini
Blockly
  • Blockly
  • CDE
  • coding
  • CoDrone EDU
  • getting started

Grade level:

3 - 8

Approx. time required:

30 - 45 mins
Step 1

Welcome to CoDrone Mini!

What is CoDrone Mini? CoDrone Mini is the best beginner drone to introduce piloting and programming for young learners!

Step 2

What's in the box?

Here is what should be in your CoDrone Mini box:

  • CoDrone Mini 
  • Controller
  • Drone battery
  • Drone battery multi-charger
  • Micro USB cable
  • 4 x extra propellers
  • User guide
Step 3

CoDrone Mini Specifications and Features

Sensors

  • Barometer (pressure sensor for estimating height)
  • 3-axis gyroscope and accelerometer

Features

  • Programmable buzzer on the controller
  • Programmable RGB LED on the drone
  • Radio Frequency (RF) controlled
  • 3 speed settings
  • Rechargeable drone battery
Step 4

Device Requirements

CoDrone Mini can support Blockly and Python programming. In this course, you will be programming in Blockly!

Blockly is only supported on a Chrome browser on a laptop or desktop computer with USB ports.

Step 5

Next steps

Now that you have had a quick introduction to CoDrone Mini, see the next lesson to learn how to power on the drone, charge batteries, and how to pair drones with controllers.

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