So I’m pretty excited to have a new Phantom 4 Drone to play with. Sometimes the perks of my job are just amazing. Had a very preliminary test flight last night, but can’t wait to play with this thing some more. And for those naysayers who doubt the educational value of such a tool (toy), Y’all can do some reading through the links below to educate yourselves on the merits of Drone technology in post-secondary education.
- Drones used in creative ways at Universities
- EDUCAUSE: Evaluating Drones for Higher Education
- U.S.News: Why Colleges Want Drones
- DroneEDU: 3DR Launches UAV Sponsorships for STEM and University Programs
Here at the University of Saskatchewan: