The WMSS Drone Team is sponsored by Florida Institute of Technology and competes against other Elementary School Drone teams.
Our team currently (2021-2022 school year) has 12 slots available and is open to 4th and 5th grade students.
The Drone Team will have mandatory meetings on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from 7:30-8:30. Our tentative start date is Tuesday, September 28, 2021.
During meetings team members will:
1. learn key vocabulary
2. learn flight safety
3. learn the correct handling and flying of various UAV Quadcopters
4. clock time on simulators
5. practice spotting and flying through obstacles
Qualifications:
1. Current 4th or 5th grade student at WMSS
2. Team Player/Works Well with Others
3. Problem Solver/Possess a Growth Mindset
4. Responsible
5. Willing to Work Hard
*Drone competitions usually take place on Saturday mornings and personal transportation to the events, as well as adult supervision while at the events, is required.
If more than twelve 4th and 5th graders apply, a lottery will be used to select team members.
Online Google Form Applications must be submitted by the end of the school day on Monday, September 20, 2021. Form may be found in the STEAM Google Classroom.