Coding & Technology
Take flight with hands-on aerial robotics through safe piloting, flight science, spatial reasoning, teamwork, and introductory coding.
Grades 3–8The mission difficulty, coding depth, and flight responsibilities are adapted for the group and program length.
Course description
Students learn to operate microdrones within a structured indoor flight zone, then connect piloting to the science and code behind flight. They practice takeoff, hovering, landing, spatial orientation, and obstacle navigation; investigate lift, thrust, balance, sensors, and center of mass; and progress from sequenced commands to planned or autonomous missions. Assigned flight roles, safety lines, and test-and-revise routines help every student participate responsibly.
Sample program path
This example reflects Athena's existing drone curriculum. The order and depth change with the group, room, equipment, and contract.
How we adapt it
Beginners start with offline flight plans, wide targets, and guided controller practice. Younger or less experienced groups use shorter routes and block-based sequences; older or more advanced students can add coordinates, loops, conditionals, autonomous flight, flight logs, and recreational aviation-safety content. Short formats emphasize safe piloting and flight science, while longer programs add engineering models, coding, and a capstone mission.
Program logistics
The exact drone fleet, room, device plan, enrollment, safety procedures, and any certification component are confirmed with the host before launch.
For families
Enrollment is usually handled by the organization hosting the class. Use the registration link in the listing you received. If you cannot find it, contact Athena with the program name and location. We will help identify available opportunities.
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