Air:bit 2 micro:bit Drone Kit

Air:bit 2 is a STEAM drone kit for the BBC micro:bit that students build, code and fly. It combines the approachable micro:bit platform with a hands-on drone project for learning coding, engineering and technology.

Note: micro:bits are not included as standard with this kit. The supplier recommends 2x micro:bits per kit: 1x micro:bit for the drone and 1x micro:bit for the controller.

Students can build and code their own drone, then control it with code, an iPad or Android app, or a programmable remote made with another micro:bit. The kit can also be extended with a camera and sensors for taking pictures, FPV and advanced autonomous flights.

Kit includes: 1 MakeKit Air:bit flight board with charger; 1 high discharge lithium (LiPo) battery with fuse; 4 coreless high power electric motors; 8 propellers (4 spares); 1 complete Air:bit plywood frame; 5 propeller protection set; 1 remote control plywood holder; 27 nylon screws, nuts and bolts; 5 electrical aluminium spacers; 11 silicone rings; 2 rubber bands; accessory from the cardboard box.

Features:

• Make:code or Java programming
• Fly using a programmable remote (using a 2nd micro:bit) and app (iOS and Android)
• Advanced measurements in real-time
• Upgradeable with camera and multiple sensors

The Air:bit is designed for classroom activities across science, arts and crafts, coding, programming, engineering and mathematics. Students can also design and fabricate their own frames using a 3D printer, laser cutter or other classroom tools.