Drones
What is a drone
A drone is an unmanned aircraft that can be flown remotely
What is Aerospace?
Space comprising of the Earth’s atmosphere and the space beyond. A physical science that deals with space. The aerospace industry; of or relating to aerospace, to vehicles used in aerospace or the manufacture of such vehicles, or to travel in aerospace
What company developed a drone delivery system for medical supplies and package delivery?
Zipline
What is a drone used for?
Drones are used for photography, express delivery of items, mapping inaccessible locations, and more
Name 3 Aerospace companies. What do they do?
Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, Raytheon, Space X, etc.
In which African country did Zipline first implement its drone delivery system?
Rwanda
Name 3 parts of a drone
Propeller, Propellers Guard, Removable Upper Cover, Micro USB Port, Camera, LED Status Indicator, Motor
Name 3 Mainstream Aerospace jobs. What do they do?
Astronauts, Pilots, Crew members, Engineers, Technicians
What component do Zipline drones use to ensure safe package landings?
Parachute
What do the propellers do?
rotate and lift the drone into the air
What are 3 skills are vital to succeed? Construct a situation where you would use these skills.
Communication, teamwork, problem solving, perseverance, global awareness, etc.
What component allows Zipline drones to fly quietly?
Quiet-propellers
How can a drone work
Set onto a pre-programmed course or piloted manually
How can the following people Physical Scientist, Life Scientist, and a Mathematician contribute to aerospace?
That any procedure will be done effectively and safely.
Who was the first Zipline employee in Rwanda, instrumental in pioneering their systems?
Abdul