Drones are often voted as one of the best Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) toys for kids and those young at heart.
In light of the growing interest in this space, Meraque has launched a unique Drone EduKit which will enable children in Malaysia to assemble, code and fly their drones – all within 15 minutes.
“The Meraque Drone EduKit is designed by former educators and child development experts, and tested by kids,” said Md Razalee Ismail, Meraque’s Chief Executive Officer.
“It offers kids the chance to learn more about simple and complex circuits, coding and programming in a safe environment. The thrill comes in watching their drones take flight and when they pull off seamless 360-degree stunt flips!” Razalee excitedly explained about the sessions which are designed and customised to engage children of various ages.
Meraque’s Drone EduKit now includes a complimentary 3-hour training session and fun learning activities which includes learning modules such as drone rules, safety, components and control, technologies in a variety of drones, and application in industry.
“We are committed to creating curiosity in future engineers and inventors – giving them building blocks to engineer and customise their drones, while simultaneously learning STEM concepts like aerodynamics, weight distribution, lift tolerance, and more,” said Razalee.
As part of its corporate social responsibility, Meraque launched the Malaysian Young Generation Drone Technology Career Development Program in February this year to train 500 youths with the necessary skill-sets in drone technology and services by 2023. Meraque is collaborating with Kelab Rakan Udara Malaysia (KRUM) with schools under the Ministry of Education (MOE) and MARA Junior Science College (MRSM), as well as the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) to realise this.
The learning sessions will now be expanded to Selangor from November, incorporating best practices from the pilot sessions held in three schools in Johor this April. Going forward, Kelab Udara Malaysia will be using Meraque’s Drone EduKit in all primary and secondary schools nationwide.
“We want to discover and shape young talent in technology across the country as the global market potential for drones is huge and Malaysia can position itself competitively in this space. Tinkering with drones is a great way to spark their interest and confidence as they learn by doing,” said Razalee.
The Do-It-Yourself Meraque Quadcopter Drone Frame is compatible with major building block brands. Once assembled and configured, the drone can be piloted anywhere thanks to the digital proportional control and 6-axis gyro that allows for smooth flying. All parts are made of crash-resistant ASB plastic, to survive impact and accidental drops.
The Meraque Drone EduKit has the following specifications:
● Control Distance: 100 meters
● Flight Time:10 minutes
● Motor: 1020 brushed
● Weight: 128g
● Wheelbase: 148mm
● Components: 4 motors, 4 propellers, 4 extra propellers, drone hub with on-board camera, battery and battery charger.
The easy-to-assemble kit offers lasting re-use value, allowing parents or caregivers to also be involved. The Meraque Drone EduKit is suitable for birthdays, holidays and for any budding hobbyists, allowing them to go back to play with them again and again.
The learning sessions will be conducted at MRANTI Park’s Makerslab at Bukit Jalil and EduCity at Iskandar, Johor which offer full facilities. Sessions are tailored for kids from ages 7 to 18 years old and conducted by Meraque’s certified trainers in Bahasa Malaysia and English. This programme can also be conducted at schools, colleges and community clubs with 15 to 20 pax per group. For enquiries and bookings, please contact Farah (+60187736947 / farah@meraque.com) or Suria (+60193515596 / suria@meraque.com).
For more information, please visit https://www.meraque.com/
About Meraque Services Sdn Bhd
Meraque is a digital transformation and technology company Soaring Above & Beyond, Powered by Innovation & Passion! The organisation has pivoted from a conventional facilities management company to become one of the fastest-growing Drone Technology services companies ranked #19 globally by Drone Industry Insights.
Their current technologies are focusing on our Hybrid Drone in the agriculture sector, Enterprise Software and Hardware Solutions for Palm Plantation Management, Telco Infrastructure Inspection and commercial Drone Delivery solutions.
The heart of their vision is to deliver positive transformational solutions through the adoption of technology and adherence to sustainable practices.
