DC Area Drone User Group

Can you share your drone with 1,000 students?

March 9 · 9:00 AM
Howard University

Greetings Everyone,

I am chairing a STEM event on March 9th (9am-4pm) and would love to have as many as can participate share your drones with 1,000 middle and high school students in Howard University's Burr Gymnasium.

You do not have to stay for entire event, but I'm sure students would love to learn more about drones!

What do you think?

Details about the event are here - http://www.wdcac.org/2012/12/stemiseverywhere/

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Leshell Hatley

Thank you everyone for making our 1st Annual STEM is Everywhere Day a major success. It was so awesome that we've decided to make it an annual event.

I totally appreciate your willingness to participate and look forward to working, building, and flying with you all in the future!

Have an awesome week!

-Leshell

0 · March 12
- Paul Marsh
  
  Hi Leshell. It's always a pleasure to share a passion, especially with young people. Thanks for the invitation.
  
  1 · March 12
David Siedlyk

I don't think my quad will be operational by tomorrow morning, and it has yet to have a successful test flight.

0 · March 8
John

maybe

0 · March 7
Paul Marsh

To Christopher,

In order to help with the form you're filling out, here's my input:

1. I can attend for the full time of the event.
2. I will need a parking space. I'm coming from York, PA and would be happy to pick up anyone along the way or even off the route. I'll need to know where to park, of course.
3. I will need a power source for my laptop.
4. I won't be able to set up the day before.
5. If we need a badge or some form of ID to get in to the event as an exhibitor, let us know where to pick that up or if it will be mailed.

That's all I can think of. I'm looking forward to the event.

Thanks,
Paul

0 · February 16
- Gustavo Zastrow
  
  It good be nice to have WiFi too. So we can show some of the drone videos available online
  
  0 · March 7
Leshell Hatley

Hey Everyone!

We are so excited! We still expect 1,000 students and their parents and chaperones.

You can check out the link above for other confirmed exhibitors as well.

Chris has given all the major details.

Here's the link to HU map of parking lots so you know which are H & I - http://auxiliary.howard.edu/par...

There will be an exhibitors photo at 8:45am. Registration (student check-in) opens at 9am and the Opening Ceremony is at 9:30. We hope everyone is in place by the time we take the picture.

We have allocated 1 table and 8 chairs. We'll see about extra power, but please bring extension cords/power strips to make it easier.

I look forward to you all being there!

Thanks again!

-Leshell

0 · March 7
- Gustavo Zastrow
  
  Is this event open to the public? Can I invite friends with their (mid school age) kids to attend?
  
  0 · March 7
Gustavo Zastrow

any update on this event?
I guess we meet at Burr Gymnasium at 9am?

0 · March 6
- Christopher Vo
  
  1. rubber soled shoes
  2. setup time is 7 to 8:45, event starts at 9.
  3. parking is at lots H and I, though all lots are open to public except D.
  4. there's no program booklet, but the students will have a book we can record their visit in i.e. with stickers or stamps or a signature.
  5. we get by default 1 table, 2 chairs, wifi, and power outlets. i submitted a request for some more power, we'll see.
  6. there's an exhibitor group photo at 8:45.
  7. whole thing should be done by 1600, but you can leave earlier if you want.
  
  1 · March 7
- Gustavo Zastrow
  
  Thanks for the info. I'll be there at around 8am.
  If we are going to be 10 members, I wonder if we can divide in 2 turns: 9am to 12:30 and 12:30 to 4pm
  
  0 · March 7
Leshell Hatley

I just noticed 10 people RSVP'd. We'll have extra chairs. ;)

0 · March 7
Nils Granholm

Love to be a part!

0 · March 5
Christopher Vo

Hi guys, let's discuss exactly what's going to go down here. I'll be there early to set up our table and stuff. Everyone who RSVP'd is going to be there? Are you all bringing your drones?

0 · February 28
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- Paul Marsh
  
  Hi Christopher, I'm planning to be there and I will be bringing my drone. I'd like some details as to when to arrive, where to park, do we need any special ID to get into the event as an exhibitor, etc. Thanks.
  
  0 · February 28
- Gustavo Zastrow
  
  I'll be there probably with a quadcopter made from Lego bricks; although I doubt it will be ready to fly, we can use it as an example of how building a frame can be a child's play ;-)
  
  0 · March 3
- Leshell Hatley
  
  Hey Everyone - Thank you so much for participating. I will send details to all exhibitors by COB today. Can't wait! Thanks again! :)
  
  0 · March 4
Leshell Hatley

Hey Everyone,

Thanks again for your interest in participating in this amazing event. As of yesterday, we reached 800+ registered students! The event should be amazing.

Chris, can you be the POC for everyone and submit this form so we can ensure that we meet everyone's needs?

http://www.tinyurl.com/dst100st...

Questions from anyone? Of course, please feel free to ask!

I can't wait for the students to see your work!

A million thanks!

-Leshell

1 · February 15
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- Christopher Vo
  
  done.
  
  0 · February 15
- Leshell Hatley
  
  Thanks! More soon...
  
  0 · February 15
- Leshell Hatley
  
  Chris, I do not have your entry in the exhibitor's confirmation form. Is it possible to resubmit? (My apologies for the inconvenience. Google Forms hasn't been nice to us lately.)
  
  0 · February 22
Christopher Vo

I am director of education for the DC DUG. Please let me know what you'd like us to do. I would be glad to bring my quadcopter and demonstrate it flying, etc.

2 · January 17
- Leshell Hatley
  
  I am also a PhD student at George Mason! We have allocated space for demonstrations (robotics, drones, etc.). It would be great if members of DC DUG can come and demonstrate drones of all kinds, speak with students about how they are made, programmed, and how they fly - basically WOW everyone! Be ready for photo opportunities and questions from participants.
  
  0 · January 18
Paul Marsh

Hi Leshell,

I will plan on bringing a small fixed wing plane equipped with an ArduPilot Mega 2.0 autopilot and 3DR Radio for telemetry. I'll also bring my laptop to be able to demonstrate how the autopilot is programmed. I can also show how the autopilot controls a virtual plane in simulation. If power is available, great. If not, I'll only be limited by laptop battery life.

Thanks,
Paul

0 · January 17
- Leshell Hatley
  
  Yes, we can make power available. I will share the amount of space available for all participants soon! Thank you so much for participating. This should be awesome!
  
  0 · January 18
John

maybe

0 · January 16