DroneBlocks 4.1.1

Dennis Baldwin – Freeware – Android iOS
out of 56 votes

Elevate Your Educational Experience with DroneBlocks

Minh Ong

03/01/2025

DroneBlocks offers an engaging platform for teaching coding and drone operations, making it perfect for educators and students alike.

DroneBlocks 4.1.1 introduces various improvements and bug fixes to enhance the flight experience.

Key features included in DroneBlocks 4.1:

Pre-flight checks to ensure compliance with drone specifications
Validation of various flight parameters such as curve range, flight distance ranges, and arc radius curve checks
User-friendly messages indicating problematic values in both metric and imperial units

Prior updates in DroneBlocks have added the following:

Virtual joysticks for drone control in DroneBlocks 4.0
Block caching for block loading when offline in DroneBlocks 3.6
Bug fixes and improved connection process in DroneBlocks 3.5, 3.4, and 3.0

Additional enhancements in earlier versions include:

Support for Robomaster TT (Tello Talent) LED block coding in DroneBlocks 3.4
Highlighted blocks during Tello's mission execution in DroneBlocks 3.3
Tello and Tello EDU video feed and camera blocks in DroneBlocks 3.0
Telemetry features such as altitude, ToF, pitch, roll, and yaw for Tello and Tello EDU in DroneBlocks 2.6
Offline storage capability to access and save missions when offline in DroneBlocks 2.5

Further improvements encompassed better Tello connection processes, handling of Tello network display, switching between DJI and Tello blocks without encountering blank screen issues, and setting default units to metric for Tello users in different versions of the app.

DroneBlocks has a comprehensive curriculum bundle available online that can be accessed for free. The curriculum covers eight engaging programming lessons which can be utilized by educators to teach STEM subjects and explore various aspects of programming with drones. Notably, one lesson focuses on a "Dronie" mission, integrating geometry concepts and teaching students how to determine the optimal camera angle for capturing the perfect dronie shot. Other lessons explore topics such as loops, flying in star patterns, shooting panoramas, and more.

We are delighted to witness the creative and fascinating missions that our users create, as DroneBlocks continues to be integrated into classrooms across the country.

To enroll in the course and access our curriculum bundle, please visit: http://learn.droneblocks.io

Overview

DroneBlocks is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by Dennis Baldwin.

The latest version of DroneBlocks is 4.1.1, released on 02/08/2024. It was initially added to our database on 02/08/2024.

DroneBlocks runs on the following operating systems: Android/iOS.

Users of DroneBlocks gave it a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

Pros

User-friendly interface suitable for beginners
Supports both block-based and text-based programming
Offers a comprehensive curriculum for educators and students
Includes compatibility with various drone models for practical applications
Encourages creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Regular updates with new features and improvements

Cons

Limited advanced programming capabilities compared to traditional coding environments
May require additional hardware purchases to fully utilize all features
Some users may find the learning curve steep for more complex projects
Reliance on internet connectivity for full functionality and updates
Occasional bugs or glitches reported by users in specific versions

Minh Ong

I'm Minh, a software engineer and author with a passion for exploring and writing about the latest in software and technology. With my experience in software development and a specialization in software updates and content creation, I bring a deep understanding of the tech landscape to my reviews and articles. My focus is on providing you with comprehensive insights into general software topics and the latest industry news.

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