K–6TechNest
Drone Programming
Code autonomous drones
Lars
OtisBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 45–90 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Cass · Box Elder
- Materials needed
- DJI Tello Programmable Drone
- Spare Tello Propeller Set
- Tello Battery 3-Pack
Why this skill rocks
Whoa! Imagine telling a drone exactly what to do, like flying a perfect path to find a lost toy. You're the boss of the sky!
2034Where this could take you
When you're a teen in 2034, you could be programming drones to film amazing tricks at the Winter Olympics or even deliver important supplies across snowy mountains.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
DJI Tello Programmable Drone
RequiredThe Tello is the go-to beginner drone for programming. It has a full Python SDK, a front camera, stable indoor hovering, and safety features that make it forgiving while you are learning. It connects to your computer over Wi-Fi — no special hardware needed.
Spare Tello Propeller Set
RequiredPropellers break during learning — it is not if, it is when. Having a spare set means you are back in the air in two minutes instead of waiting a week for shipping. Always fly with extras on hand.
Tello Battery 3-Pack
The Tello battery lasts about 13 minutes per charge. A three-pack keeps your coding sessions flowing without constant 90-minute charge breaks interrupting your momentum at the advanced stages of this quest.