Students learn about and discuss some types of search and rescue (SAR) operations, and the technology that can be used. Then, they code Hopper to fly in a parallel track search pattern to simulate an aerial search over a large area of land when the location of a lost individual is not known.

Learning Objectives

-Participate in a group discussion about the basics of search and rescue (SAR).

-Accurately code Hopper to fly in a parallel track search pattern.

-Use the Engineering Design Process and STEM practices to redesign Hopper’s code as needed.