Drone, Robotics & 3D Workshops

I’m rolling out a STEM initiative across several schools and colleges and need an experienced trainer who can run engaging, hands-on workshops in three areas: drone piloting and build, introductory robotics, and practical 3D printing.

Audience & style
• Sessions must be adaptable for school students, college students, and our teaching staff.
• The emphasis is on doing—learners should spend most of their time assembling, coding, printing, flying, and troubleshooting rather than watching slides.

Scope of work
You will design and deliver a series of modular workshops that blend basic demonstrations with guided, build-and-fly (or build-and-print) projects. Typical topics might include:
– Drone safety, frame assembly, flight controller setup, and first-flight practice
– Robotics fundamentals using Arduino or Raspberry Pi, sensor integration, and simple autonomous tasks
– 3D modelling in Tinkercad/Fusion 360, slicing, printer calibration, and post-processing

Deliverables
1. A clear session plan for each module, timed for 60- to 90-minute blocks
2. Materials list and pre-session setup guide
3. Slide deck or handouts for basic theory sections
4. Step-by-step build instructions with photos or short clips
5. Quick-check assessments or mini challenges to confirm learning
6. Post-workshop report summarising progress and next-step recommendations

Acceptance criteria
• Every participant completes at least one fully functional drone/robot or prints a usable 3D object.
• All lesson materials are turnkey so future staff can rerun sessions without outside help.
• Safety checklists and risk assessments are included.

If you’re comfortable juggling soldering irons, slicer software, and curious minds of all ages, I’d love to hear how you’d structure the first round of workshops and the timeline you’d need to get started.