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
Name an essential job to aerospace that may be overlooked.
Artist, Audiovisual Specialist, Video Editor, Education Specialist, Photographer, Public Relations,Quality Control Inspector, Social Media Manager, Writer
What importance can drones have in Art?
They can help film movies, capture photos, and capture videos from places that humans may not be able to.
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
Why is communication an important skill in aerospace?
Astronauts have to talk to each other and to people on Earth to fly safely. Good communication helps everyone know what to do!
What importance can drones have in Business and Communications?
They can help with deliveries, media, and marketing.
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
Why is teamwork an important skill in aerospace?
Flying a rocket takes a whole team—pilots, engineers, and scientists all work together, just like teammates in a game!
They can help spread fertilizer, they can help with crop and irrigation management, and they can help with disease detection in plants.
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
Why is problem solving an important skill in aerospace?
If something breaks on a spaceship, astronauts have to figure out how to fix it fast. Solving problems helps keep them safe in space!
How can drones help with Archeology & paleontology?
They can help dig, help with landmark and site mapping, 3D modeling, and even thermal imaging.
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
Why is global awareness an important skill in aerospace?
People from all over the world work on space missions. Knowing about other places helps everyone be great space explorers together!
How can drones help with Environmental and Earth Science?
They can help with things like volcanic activity monitoring, radiation, weather warnings, and even health related things, like disease management and relief, or community evacuation in some situations