On 14 November, our team had the wonderful opportunity to visit Saint Patrick’s Jack and Jill’s High School to showcase our drone project to young learners. The purpose of this visit was simple yet powerful: to inspire children to explore technology and imagine themselves as future innovators.
Bringing Technology Closer to Young Learners
For many of the students, this was their first time seeing a drone up close. As we introduced the project, their excitement was immediately visible. Wide eyes, curious questions, and big smiles filled the room as we explained what a drone is, how it works, and where it can be used in real life.
We demonstrated the basic components of the drone, including:
The propellers and motors
The camera and sensors
The controller and communication system
We made sure to explain everything in simple, child-friendly language, helping them understand that technology is not something to fear, but something they can learn and create.
Learning Through Demonstration and Interaction
One of the most exciting moments was the live drone demonstration. As the drone lifted off the ground, the students watched in amazement. We explained how drones can be used for positive purposes such as:
Aerial photography and videography
Agriculture and crop monitoring
Search and rescue operations
Mapping and environmental monitoring
The interactive session allowed students to ask questions, share their ideas, and even imagine how they would use drones in the future. Some expressed interest in becoming engineers, pilots, or software developers — a clear sign that the experience made an impact.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators
Our visit was not just about showcasing a drone; it was about planting a seed of curiosity and confidence. We encouraged the students to:
Stay curious
Ask questions
Embrace science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
Believe that they, too, can build amazing things
Seeing their enthusiasm reminded us why outreach and community engagement are so important in technology development.
Conclusion
The visit to Saint Patrick’s Jack and Jill’s High School was a memorable and rewarding experience. By sharing our drone project with young learners, we took a small but meaningful step toward shaping a future where technology is accessible, exciting, and inspiring for everyone.
We hope that this experience motivates these young minds to dream big and pursue technological innovation with confidence. 🚀
MicroMek is a Malawian based hardware startup building low cost autonomous fixed wing and e-VTOL drones for the delivery of medicine in hard to reach areas & for environmental monitoring
