Aim:

To design and sketch a drone that performs a specific, meaningful mission.

Requirements:

• Chart paper or design worksheet

• Pencil, ruler, and colors

• Reference images of drones (delivery, rescue, agriculture, etc.)

• Worksheet for reflection and labeling

Steps:

Step 1 – Choose Your Mission

Think about problems around you:

• Delivery – medicines, parcels, food

• Rescue – locating people, dropping supplies

• Mapping – forests, floods, or school campus

• Photography – sports, wildlife, events

Choose one mission that inspires you.

Step 2 – Brainstorm the Needs

Ask:

• What must my drone carry? (camera, box, sensors?)

• Where will it fly? (city, forest, mountains?)

• How long should it stay in air? (battery capacity?)

Step 3 – Design the Drone

Sketch your drone on paper.
Label each part:

• Propellers – number and size

• Body shape – compact for city, large for heavy lift

• Camera – fixed or gimbal-mounted

• Landing gear – tall or flat

• Sensors – night vision, GPS, obstacle avoidance

Add color and neat labeling to make it clear and professional.

Step 4 – Explain the Design

Write 4–5 lines describing:

• What problem it solves

• Why you chose that mission

• How your drone design supports the goal

Example:

“My drone, RiverGuard, has water sensors and a small net arm. It flies over rivers to collect floating plastic waste.”

Step 5 – Share and Discuss

Present your idea to classmates.
Compare designs and note what features others used — maybe you can improve yours!