Nantou Drone Camp Introduces AI Flight Technology to Children

An "AI Flight Dream Factory - Drone Assembly Exploration Camp" was recently held in Nantou, Taiwan, engaging 30 elementary school students from grades 4 to 6. The initiative, organized by the Taiwan New Immigrant Rights Care Association, aimed to foster an early interest in drone technology.

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AI combined with technologies like drones is developing rapidly, and talent cultivation is the nation's future competitiveness.

Participants delved into the fundamentals of drone operation, engaged in hands-on DIY assembly, and experienced FPV (First-Person View) flying. The camp also included drone soccer activities, providing a fun and interactive learning environment. The goal was to plant the seeds of drone technology education in young minds through practical application and play.

Legislator Lo Mei-ling, who is also the founding president of the organizing association, stressed the critical role of talent cultivation in fields like AI and drones for Taiwan's future competitiveness. She acknowledged the recent scrutiny of special budgets for drone vehicles but underscored the necessity of sustained investment in education, research, and development. "What the children are assembling today may just be a small drone, but what we are collectively investing in is their ability to fly into the world in the future," Lo stated.

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What the children are assembling today may just be a small drone, but what we are collectively investing in is their ability to fly into the world in the future.

AIDC Asia Pacific International Drone Club CEO, Hsu Kai-hsiang, highlighted the diverse applications of drones in areas such as aerial photography, agriculture, surveying, disaster relief, defense, and smart industries. He emphasized that the camp's "hands-on" approach, starting from assembly, helps children understand drone structures and principles. Incorporating FPV and drone soccer adds an element of fun and challenge, encouraging children to pursue drone operation certifications for future careers.

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The exploration camp activity is centered on 'hands-on practice,' allowing children not just to fly with a remote control, but to understand the structure and principles of drones from assembly.