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Echo Drone

SKU: W92786
A Pitsco Exclusive
$175.00 (USD)
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Description

From capturing beautiful aerial photography to assisting with dangerous search and rescue missions, drones represent one of the world’s fastest-growing and most exciting technologies. Now, you can bring the thrilling experience of flying drones along with everything that goes into successfully introducing these machines to your students.

Safe to fly both indoors and in windless conditions outdoors, the durable Echo Drone can perform aerial acrobatic moves, fly up and down and all around in three speeds, capture photos, and record short videos to a connected device. It is a great alternative to the Tello!

The Echo Drone features best-in-class technology fit for education. Students can start by flying their drone using the included R/C controller and then transition to controlling it via block-based or Scratch coding using the app. The app also enables you to use the drone’s onboard camera, which transmits images and video to your smartphone via Wi-Fi.

With Echo, you can prepare students for exciting future careers and watch learning take flight.

Details

Type: Project Kits Grades: 6-12

Safety

Choking Hazard: Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
SDS Sheets

What You'll Get

  • Drone body
  • 2.4 GHz controller
  • Bracket to clip smartphone to controller
  • Drone battery
  • Prop guards
  • Extra propellers
  • USB cord
  • Storage box

Downloads

Learning Values

Science
  • Aerodynamics
  • Variables
  • Barometric pressure
  • Yaw
  • Pitch
  • Roll
Technology
  • Coding
  • Criteria and constraints
  • Safety
  • Testing/evaluation
Engineering
  • Load force and effort force
  • Observations/analysis
  • Thrust
  • Problem-solving
Math
  • Aerodynamic computations
  • Calculating acceleration
  • Axial symmetry
  • Accuracy

Specifications

  • Students Served: 1-2
  • Weight: Take-off weight with battery: 85 g. Maximum additional payload: 20 g. Weight of package: 222 g.
  • Dimensions: 17.2 x 17.2 x 3.2 cm
  • Flight Time: 8-10 minutes
  • Battery: 3.7 V. 1,000 mAh. Li-ion polymer (LiPo). Please allow 1 hour for drone battery to fully charge from empty. Wall charger not provided.
  • Image Quality: 720 p
  • Remote Control: 2.4 GHz radio. 4 channels. 3 speed levels. Requires 2 AAA batteries, not included.
  • Compatibility: A smartphone, tablet, computer, or Chromebook is required to use the app. App not required for flight. Please download the appropriate app for your device.
  • Note from the Manufacturer: Buyers of this item are expected to have the knowledge of how to properly use the products, including their obligations under applicable laws and regulations.
  • Note: Section 889 compliant