CoDrone Pro Overview

The CoDrone Pro is a small quadcopter that you need to program with Arduino, a text-based programming language, in order for it to fly! Learn about the CoDrone's features and find out what comes in the CoDrone Pro's box.
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This lesson works with:

CoDrone Pro/Lite
Arduino
  • CoDrone
  • CoDrone Pro
  • getting started
  • introduction
  • overview

Grade level:

6 - 12+

Approx. time required:

30 - 45 mins
Step 1

Overview

The CoDrone is a compact, intelligent, innovative, and (most importantly) flying learning platform for students of ALL ages! The combination of a drone driven by sensors with the Arduino programming environment means that subject matter connections and customization are endless.

Step 2

Features

On-Board Sensors

  • Gyroscopes
  • Accelerometers
  • Barometer
  • IR sensors
  • Optical flow sensor

Features

  • Customizable controller
  • Additional controller pins
  • Easily removable and replaceable parts
  • Programmable onboard LEDs
  • Arduino IDE with online lessons and support

Smart Inventor Board

  • 7 digital IR sensors
  • 3 analog IR sensors
  • 4 DC motor ports
  • 5 analog SVG pins
  • 5 digital SVG pins
  • 1 buzzer
  • 8 LEDs

Capabilities

  • Self-stabilization
  • Altitude hold
  • Bluetooth smartphone control
  • Sensor data feedback
CoDrone dimensions and weight
Step 3

Safety

Please watch the CoDrone safety video.

Step 4

CoDrone in a classroom

Watch this video if you plan on using CoDrone in a classroom.

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