Students learn about and discuss some basic aspects of agriculture. Then, they fly Hopper to simulate planting seeds of a cover crop in between rows of peach trees in an orchard.

Learning Objectives

-Participate in a group discussion using existing knowledge of agriculture and its current technologies.

-Understand the purpose of cover crops and how they are planted through aerial seeding.

-Work as a visual observer or pilot with teammate(s) to navigate Hopper together and practice drone flying skills.