Family Friendly

Design. Build. Fly!

September 17 2022

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Nauticus 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 info@nauticus.org Price: $40 per member | $60 non-member

Learn how to build your own drone and master the skills of flying in this hands-on family workshop! Choose from one of two sessions: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Both beginner and kid-friendly, this workshop is a great chance for kids to learn more about simple and complex circuits in a fun atmosphere. Open to all ages 8 and older, parents are encouraged to join for a fun family day together. You must bring a tablet or cell phone (IOS or Android) and be willing to download a free app to operate the drone.

Participants will learn the following at this 2-hour workshop:

  • Basic components of a drone
  • Designing your drone and putting together all the parts
  • Connecting to the drone via app
  • Basic safety checklist
  • Flying the drone through our unique obstacle course!

Tickets are non-refundable. Fee includes the class, one drone builder kit and general admission ticket (+ admission for 1 parent/guardian if 15 and under). Participants can take the drone home at the end of the class!

Deadline to Register: Friday, September 16, 2022

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