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AMA sponsoring UAS for STEM

bobalexander

Check this out! The AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) is challenging STEM groups to build a search and rescue UAS (/Drone - yuck, hate that term).

UAS4STEM - An AMA Challenge

 

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  • Nice challenge!

    Such activities are a lot of fun and a great learning experience I'm sure - especially when they involve exciting challenges and problem-solving.

    But I did think it was a bit mean that students/classes have to purchase the official kit ($1995) and cannot use any of their own designs or hardware.

    Maybe I didn't understand the entire reasoning for it though.

  • in reply to shabaz

    I agree - but I think the intent is for the students to apply for grants. They recommended DonorsChoose.org "makes it easy for educators to post fund requests for classroom projects"

     

    On the other hand, I could see how this would take a lot of the headache of the organizers (teachers) and would also even the playing field.

    "Each UAS4STEM kit is $1995.00. This cost is fixed, but a team with 8 members would cost less per team member than a team with only 4 members. This includes entry fee costs for regional and national competitions. This does not include expenses or travel to and from a contest site."