CoDrone represents an innovative approach to hands-on technology education, offering students and educators a powerful platform for learning programming, engineering, and robotics. Let's explore why CoDrone has become a valuable educational tool and understand the distinction between its two variants.

The Power of CoDrone EDU

The standard CoDrone EDU is designed as a comprehensive educational platform that makes drone programming accessible and engaging. Here's what makes it special:

Programming Flexibility

• Supports both Python programming for advanced users and block-based coding for beginners
• Provides a smooth learning curve from basic concepts to complex programming challenges
• Enables students to develop real-world coding skills while having fun

Advanced Sensor Technology

The drone comes equipped with multiple sensors that create rich learning opportunities:

• Color sensors for environmental interaction
• Front range sensor for obstacle detection
• Bottom range sensor for altitude control
• Additional sensors (7 in total) for comprehensive data collection

Educational Features

• Durable and safety-focused design suitable for classroom use
• Programmable LED lights for visual feedback
• Perfect for both individual learning and team competitions
• Supports hands-on engineering education

CoDrone EDU JROTC Edition: Expanding Access

The JROTC edition of CoDrone EDU represents an important step in making drone education more inclusive. Here's what makes it unique:

Same Great Features

• Maintains all the educational capabilities of the standard edition
• Identical programming capabilities and sensor array
• Equal performance and learning potential

Special Considerations

• Components sourced from specific manufacturers to meet JROTC program requirements
• Designed to comply with funding guidelines while maintaining quality
• Enables JROTC students to participate fully in drone education programs

Inclusive Education

• Creates opportunities for JROTC students to join the broader drone learning community
• Allows participation in the Aerial Drone Competition
• Bridges the gap between military science education and civilian STEM programs

Making the Right Choice

Cost Considerations

• The JROTC edition is priced $100 higher than the standard edition
• This price difference reflects the specialized sourcing and assembly in South Korea
• For non-JROTC schools, the standard edition is typically the more cost-effective choice

Technical Differences

• The JROTC edition features USB-C ports for:
  
  • Battery charging
  • Drone USB connection
  • Controller USB ports
• The computer connection end remains USB-A compatible
• These design changes don't affect the drone's performance

Compliance and Requirements

• The standard CoDrone EDU is already 889 compliant
• Some non-JROTC schools may have similar funding requirements
• Schools should check their district's specific funding requirements
• The JROTC edition meets specific military funding restrictions regarding component sourcing

Who Should Choose the JROTC Edition?

• JROTC programs using military funding
• Schools with specific requirements about component sourcing
• Districts with policies similar to the American Security Drone Act
• Programs requiring compliance with strict procurement policies

Where to Purchase

Both versions of the CoDrone EDU are available through Glendale Parade Store's website. Whether you need the standard CoDrone EDU or the JROTC edition, you can find and purchase them directly from our online store.

The Shared Impact

Both versions of CoDrone EDU serve the same ultimate purpose: providing students with hands-on experience in:

• Computer programming
• Engineering principles
• Problem-solving skills
• Team collaboration
• Project-based learning

The availability of both versions ensures that all students, whether in standard educational programs or JROTC, have access to the same high-quality learning opportunities. This inclusive approach helps build a diverse and skilled next generation of programmers and engineers.

Secondly, the controller is now powered with the same battery as the drone. This means that the controller can also be used to charge a drone battery, the controller becomes more lightweight, and you don't need to have a stash of AA batteries. This also means the way the controller is powered on does slightly differ from the standard edition. The details of that are explained in the Getting Started course in our lesson portal. As such, the JROTC edition does come with 3 rechargeable batteries, rather than 2

JROTC CoDrone Drone

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