Flying Robot School

A not-for-profit organisation teaching secondary school students in rural areas how to solve worthwhile problems with flying robots.

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

The FRS team are kicking off their 2020 schedule at #Ecolinc taking another regional high school through the drone pilot training and real-life challenge. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for great flying weather 🤞🏽 #frs #drones #uav #stem #science

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

Photo of the day! #POTD after not wanting to fly in the am, this wonderful student had a go this afternoon. Not only did she take some great Werribee river shots, she landed her drone smack bang in the middle of the… https://t.co/tF2mZHFyih

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

Hearing about the platypus from #Ecolinc’s David Tait never gets old! Can’t wait to get the kids flying to see what we can learn about the creatures’ habitat #frs #drones #uav #rpa @DJIGlobal

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

It’s a stunning day here in Bacchus Marsh. The Lorne College kids have been a pleasure to work with. And the habitat assessment is drawing some interesting conclusions about health of the platypus’ habitat. #stem… https://t.co/MLpIaM1rad

[Pete Cohen @petecohen]

Hearing from @fly_birdi about the opportunities to apply drone technology - both commercially and for social benefit - was a great way to start the day! #drones @FlyingRobotSchl @dius_au

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

Tickets to this years #BotAB are flying out the door like hot cakes. And we’re thrilled that proceeds go to us so that we can continue to deliver A+ flying robot programs to regional and rural schools alongside #Ecolinc. Thanks to the magical @nxdnz 🙏🏽🎸
https://t.co/sXD2UeX5qi

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

How. Cool. Is. This. Advancing our search for the building blocks of life, the Dragonfly mission will fly multiple sorties to sample and examine sites around Saturn’s icy moon. Via @DarylWMcB https://t.co/ionFkOG94c #nasa #titan #dragonfly

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

Another great day of flying and learning in collaboration with #Ecolinc . The students from Bacchus Marsh College were exceptional in their combined analysis of microbial factors and #drone footage to assess the ecosystem health of the Werribee River #STEM

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

Welcome @innshki to the FRS team!

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

It's a brisk morning in Bacchus Marsh. But our old foes being rain and wind are nowhere to be seen. So a great day for flying!

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

We’re locked + loaded for another edition: EcoLinc / FRS program. Cross fingers for clear skies + little wind. As always big shout out to those who make this possible: @nxdnz #BotAB @dius_au + new supporters @originenergy @massDynamicsCo. And welcome to new volunteer @innshki!!

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

The best partnerships are the ones built up over many levels. Y’day we helped #Ecolinc @Toyota_Aus showcase what it’s like to work in #STEM. Audience was 120 excited female students from Melbourne’s west. We hope to make a difference by driving the next generation of talent. 🤓💪🏽

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

We’re still flying high from the 2018 edition of #botab. And thrilled to announce that 7 bands will be battling it out on Friday August 16th. Huge props to @nxdnz who is the brain and limbs behind this extraordinary event 🤙🏽🤘🏽🙏🏽 #agile #community #csv #STEM #drones #dronePuns

[Nigel Dalton @nxdnz]

And the 2019 Battle of the Agile Bands finalists are:
@IAGAust
@commoncode
@PaperCutDev
@REA_Group
@envato
@RMITOnline
@cevoaustralia
Friday August 16, @thecurtin tix on sale in July. Amazing talent, in support of amazing charity @FlyingRobotSchl
#botab

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

It was great fun to help out @nxdnz with the selection of the acts going into this year's Agile Battle of the Bands. Once again, it's shaping up to be a cracking night. Can't wait!

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

While there are some encouraging signs in this recent Youth in STEM Research report @IndustryGovAu, there is still plenty of work to do to encourage both STEM and diversity.

https://t.co/cMwfy4xEvn

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

The #FRS team had a geek-out today. Introduced and inducted new volunteers and flew our full fleet - @3DRobotics Solos @DJIGlobal Sparks and the Phantom. Thanks @dius_au for hosting. #drones #UAV

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

Happy Thursday everyone! Enjoy this - we did 🐶🤩

[Rotarywing @Rotarywings1]

The best co-pilot ever 👍

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

#BotAB hot tips:

1. If you’re coming to watch, lock your wing man or woman in - now!
2. If you’re part of a band, get practicing. You don’t want to be flying by the seat of your pants.

Like these? Follow us, there’s more to come! Thanks @nxdnz #weLoveBadPuns

[Nigel Dalton @nxdnz]

The 7th annual Battle of the Agile Bands is on like Donkey Kong. Friday 16 August, @thecurtin in Melbourne - can @99designs take it again for the record? Pop it in your diary now, tickets on sale closer to the event #botab #botab2019
Proceeds to STEM heroes @FlyingRobotSchl

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

The #FRS team hit the Bacchus Marsh road at dusk this morning. Early start! 😴 but it was well worth it to see the kids of East Loddon College apply science, technology… https://t.co/w6eB9alyYP

[Flying Robot School @FlyingRobotSchl]

We’ve landed in Bacchus Marsh and looking forward to celebrating a belated #PiDay by taking our drones way up Pi into the sky. #PiPuns