This document discusses 3D printing and drone technology for educational purposes. It provides information on affordable 3D printers under $3,000 and 3D printing software and websites for creating plans. Examples are given of a 3D printed ear and using 3D printers across curriculums. For drones, examples are given of their uses in agriculture, construction, and ice monitoring. Legal regulations and guidelines for drones are discussed. The document prompts groups to brainstorm ideas for incorporating 3D printing and drone technology into their own curriculums and lessons.

1. Robbie Jensen
Pam Krambeck,
ESU#3
rjensen@esu3.org
pkrambeck@esu3.org
Future Technologies
3D Printing & Drone Technology

2. Presentation Resources

3. 3D Printers
MakerBot Printer < $3000

5. 3D Printing
Video Clip on 3D Printing—China/House Construction

6. 3D Printing
3D Printing Filament—New Options

7. Thingaverse
Editable Files & Plans for 3D Printing

8. Cookiecaster
Create 3D Plans

9. Cookiecaster
Create 3D Plans

10. Sketch-Up
Create 3D Plans

11. Tinkercad
Create 3D Plans

12. 3DTin
Create 3D Plans

13. 3D Printing
Cornell University Article on 3D Printed Ear
Link to Article

14. Reflection Time:
In your small groups........
• Generate ideas on 3D printer use in your
curriculum
• What lessons/ideas/do you currently teach
that would benefit from the use of a 3D
Printer
• Share Out of Ideas

15. Drone Technology
Drone Video from ESU#3

16. Drone Video
Schools Using Drones….Controversial
Link to Video at YouTube

17. Drones Vary
In size…price…. & video capabilities
Hubsan < $50
Parrot < $400
Phantom with Go Pro < $1500

18. Legal Matters
“laws have not kept up with the technology”
Drones in the News:
• FAA Regulations: Link
• Art Law Journal: article link
• September 2014 Drone Flight over UT Stadium: KXAN TV LINK
• Ban in National Parks: CNN Article

19. Agricultural Drones
From checking crop conditions to placement of
irrigation…..fuel and time savings…
*Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International
AUVSI* predicts that 80% of
the commercial market for
drones will be for agricultural
Once the FAA establishes
guidelines for use, the drone
industry expects more than
100,000 added jobs

20. Ice Jams, Construction
Drones at Work……

21. Reflection Time:
In your small groups........
• Generate ideas on exploring drones in your
curriculum
• What lessons/ideas/do you currently teach
that could explore the use of drones?
• Share Out of Ideas