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Year 9 students in Electronic Design and Interactive Media (EDIM) recently took part in an exciting drone slalom racing lesson in the school’s futsal court, as part of their Digital Technologies learning program. The session introduced students to the rapidly growing field of drone racing, where pilots navigate quadcopters through a series of gates using precision and control.
Aligned with the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) Digital Technologies curriculum, students explored key learning intentions such as understanding how digital systems respond to inputs, applying computational thinking, and testing solutions through iterative practice. Using drones, students applied control techniques including roll, pitch, yaw, and throttle, discovering that success in slalom racing relies on smooth, controlled movement rather than speed alone.
Students practised navigating both gate and flag slalom courses, developing their ability to anticipate movement and align with the next obstacle. This required problem-solving, coordination, and continuous refinement of technique.
Throughout the lesson, students demonstrated resilience and adaptability, improving their performance across multiple runs. The activity highlighted how practical, hands-on experiences in Digital Technologies can deepen student understanding of systems, control, and real-world applications.
Peter Akbiyik
Teacher, VCE Applied Computing & Data Analytics
