Designing a drone isn’t only about looks — it’s about function and purpose.
Engineers use design thinking, a five-step process:
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Stage |
What It Means |
Drone Example |
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1. Empathize |
Understand who needs help. |
Farmers need help spraying crops. |
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2. Define |
State the problem clearly. |
Spraying manually is slow and risky. |
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3. Ideate |
Brainstorm ideas. |
A drone that sprays crops evenly. |
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4. Prototype |
Draw or model the drone. |
Design with tanks, nozzles, and wide propellers. |
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5. Test |
Share, get feedback, and refine. |
Present to classmates and improve. |
Your mission in this lesson is to think like an engineer and designer.