Drones
In Air Innovation
Farm Robotics Academy we have lift off! Put on your pilot glasses and start thinking about how you can implement drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to push for innovations in agriculture.
View the video below to learn more about using drones for your Farm Robotics Academy project. This clip was taken from our Farm Robotics Challenge info session webinar on November 13, 2024. The video features Sean Hogan, Director of the UC ANR IGIS Drone Service Center.
Learn more about bringing drone lessons to your classroom from the AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems. Click the button below to access curriculum developed by a cohort of their high school teacher fellows to provide introductions to advanced applications, including mapping, data processing, and artificial intelligence.
CA Teachers - Get Trained to Operate and Fly Drones
Teachers, ready to take your classroom to new heights? Join the Drones Uplifting California Communities (DUCC) Train-the-Trainer Program and become a leader in drone technology education! This program is free for California high school and community college teachers, limited needs based stipends are also available to further encourage participation, FAA exam fee reimbursement, and ongoing support as you launch your students into the sky with hands-on drone pilot training.
Empower your students with sought-after skills for high-paying careers in agriculture, cinematography, public safety, and more—all while making STEM learning fun and practical! The DUCC program is run by the UC Santa Cruz CITRIS initiative for Drone Education and Research (CIDER). Click below to learn more about the program.
Looking for additional inspiration? Check out how this high school (Career Technical Education Charter from Fresno, CA) pulled together their project for last year’s Farm Robotics Challenge competition. They competed right there against college level teams!