DroneBlocks

DroneBlocks teaches programming and STEM with the DJI/Ryze Tello drone

DroneBlocks - Teach STEM with Coding & Drones

"DroneBlocks" is an innovative Android app designed to teach programming and STEM concepts using block coding with the DJI/Ryze Tello drone. With features like pre-flight checks, virtual sticks, and a focus on real-time feedback, learners can easily engage with robotics and coding. The app supports various drone types, including Tello Talent, and allows users to visualize their code in action while the drone performs missions. Perfect for educators and students alike, DroneBlocks makes drone programming accessible and fun.
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App stats

Downloads: 166,190
315
Rating: 3.32
(392)
Version: 4.1.1 (Last updated: 2023-03-14)
Version code: 51
Creation date: 2018-05-07
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • com.unmannedairlines.droneblocks.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Size: 15.04M
Full description: See detailed description

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# 153,118 ▼ 382

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great tool for teaching programming concepts
  • Recent updates improved functionality like camera and curve features
  • User-friendly interface for beginners, including children
Cons
  • Frequent connectivity issues with Tello drone
  • Inconsistent performance, often only takes off and hovers
  • No camera block or feature available on Android version
Most mentioned
  • Issues with mission launching and execution
  • Problems with drone control, including flyaways and loss of control
  • Need for camera functionality to enhance app usability
User reviews
App looks great. The variety of functions and an ease of use is amazing, but... There's no saving missions locally, no warning when creating new mission (this is related to no mission saving feature), and I couldn't find any access to sensors.
by Luke Xukem, 2023-05-23
Could be a good app but has bugs/annoyances. 1. I tried the Fly Forward 20 inches. My Tello barely moved. I switched to metric units and this worked. 2. This is a major annoyance: Upon starting up the app, it is full screen with no Android buttons showing and no Android message bar across the top. So the drone parameters can be read across the top, and also the "Connect to Tello" button. As soon as I touch anywhere, it seems, the buttons and bar come back and the above items disappear.
by Don P, 2023-04-29
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