Rocket Drones Partner Hosts Educational Event in Nation’s Capital

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Women And Drones, a partner of Rocket Drones, hosted an engaging and educational two-day event called “Drone Summer Camp” at the National Children’s Center in Washington D.C. during the Summer of 2024. The camp was a workshop that was put together by Women And Drones as a unique opportunity for children from ages 4 to 11 to explore the world of drones. 

“The camp emphasized the importance of teamwork in operating drones,” said Sharon Rossmark, CEO of Women And Drones. “Children who were in attendance learned that much like in sports or academic projects, flying drones is a collaborative effort. They engaged in activities that required them to communicate effectively, share responsibilities, and support each other to successfully complete drone-flying missions. This not only enhanced their drone-flying skills but also fostered a spirit of cooperation and camaraderie among the young campers.”

The Women and Drones Summer Drone program offered five fundamental benefits for campers, particularly in the areas of STEM education and personal development, including…

  • Hands-on Learning
  • STEM Exposure
  • Skill Development
  • Exposure to Role Models
  • Having Fun with Learning

We’re proud of our continued partnership with Women And Drones and everything they do to advance the world of STEM education and our generation’s newest and future drone pilots. To read more about the event, you can download Women And Drones’ latest issue of Vertical Space, their very own publication.

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Frequently Asked Questions

At what age can kids start learning to fly drones?

The Drone Summer Camp was built for children aged 4 to 11, showing that hands-on drone learning can start well before middle school. Rocket Drones' own drone racing, curriculum, and career training programs are built for middle school, high school, and college students.

What do kids learn at a drone camp?

Beyond flying, campers learn to work as a team. Activities required them to communicate clearly, share responsibilities, and support each other to complete drone-flying missions. The program was built around five areas: hands-on learning, STEM exposure, skill development, exposure to role models, and enjoying the learning itself.

Why does flying drones require teamwork?

Flying drones is a collaborative effort, much like sports or academic projects. Completing a mission takes effective communication and shared responsibility, which is why camp activities were designed so children had to work together rather than fly alone.

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