Aim:
To plan and execute a safe drone flight simulation in teams while applying safety checks and teamwork principles.

Materials Needed:

• Drone flight simulator (e.g., QGroundControl, DroneBlocks, or DJI Simulator)

• Route planning worksheet

• Safety checklist

• Flight logbook or digital notes

• Teacher or supervisor guidance

Steps

Step 1: Form Teams

• Create groups of 3–4 students.

  • One acts as Pilot

  • One as Spotter (safety assistant)

  • One as Flight Planner

  • One as Recorder

Step 2: Plan the Flight

• Choose a small practice area (e.g., a virtual park or school map).

• Identify:

  • Takeoff zone

  • Landing zone

  • Flight path with 3–4 waypoints

  • Maximum altitude (20–30 m for simulation)

• Fill in the route planning worksheet with all details.

Step 3: Perform Pre-Flight Safety Checks

• Use the Safety Checklist:
  Battery fully charged
  Propellers inspected
  Compass and sensors calibrated
  GPS locked and stable
  Takeoff zone clear
  Wind speed within safe limit
  Team members ready and aware of roles

Step 4: Simulate the Flight

• Begin takeoff slowly.

• Follow the planned route using the simulator.

• Observe altitude, speed, and battery status.

• If you face obstacles or errors, pause and discuss the solution as a team.

Step 5: Safe Landing

• Return to the planned landing zone.

• Descend steadily and land.

• Switch off motors and review the entire flight.

Step 6: Team Discussion

After the flight:

• Discuss what went well and what could improve.

• Identify three risks your team avoided (e.g., wind gusts, low battery).

• Record lessons learned in your logbook.

Reflection

A great pilot isn’t the one who flies the farthest or the fastest—but the one who flies safely, responsibly, and as part of a team.

Every safe landing is a success story.
Every small mistake is a learning opportunity.
Safety is not just a rule—it’s a mindset.