Drone Basketball is designed to enhance students' hand-eye coordination and precision flying skills. In this activity, students will use inflatable gates as baskets. They will take turns utilizing the flip function to call and make complicated shots. Pilots must replicate shots made by other pilots. This exercise focuses on improving students' control and accuracy while operating drones, teaching them the importance of trajectory and timing. By engaging in this fun and challenging game, students will also develop strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities as they adjust their techniques to achieve successful shots.
Download PDF| Activity Type | Competitive |
| Activity Time | 5-10 Mins |
| Student Groups of | Up to 6 |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Supplies | Safety Gear, Drone, Controller, Batteries, Inflatable Cube |
| Designated Flight Area | Clear area free of obstructions and moving air. Recommend atleast 10x10 ft. |
Site Safety Inspection
Preflight Inspections
Step 1
Set the cube obstacle up in the center of the flight area.
Step 2
Then, each pilot should complete the binding procedure one at a time.
Step 3
Have each pilot place a ping pong onto their drone and take off.
Step 4
Pilot use the flip function of the drone by pressing and holding the 3D-stunt button and the direction of the flip to toss the ping pong into the cube obstacle.
After each pilot has attempted their shot, all pilots should land, retrieve their ping pong then reload as a group.
Step 5
Each pilot will take turns shooting from their desired position. If a pilot makes a shot, the next pilot must make the same shot from the same position. If that pilot misses, they receive a letter and the next pilot must attempt the same shot. Each time a pilot receives a letter, record it on the included student score sheet.
Pro Tip: Increase the difficulty level of your shots by adding additional maneuvers through obstacles or unique challenges in your flight area.