Mini-Game · Controller Ready
Drone Parts
Spot the parts that make a drone fly.
Beginner = bright + friendly · Advanced = dark + tech
Overview
A drone is made of parts that work together. The propellers spin, the motors give power, the battery stores energy, and the frame holds everything in place.
Learning objective
Identify the major parts of a quadcopter and what each one does.
Key vocabulary
- Frame: The body that holds everything together.
- ESC: Electronic speed controller — controls each motor.
- IMU: Inertial measurement unit — senses movement.
Visual diagramQuadcopter Parts
Take your time — on-screen prompts guide each step.
Gamepad Activity
Drone Parts Scanner
Move the scan cursor over each drone part and confirm to identify it.
Controller
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Stick 2
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Controlsactive: keyboard
Time: 60.0sFound: 0/6
Move: left stick / WASDConfirm: A / SpaceHint: X
Instructions
How to play · Parts Scanner
Goal
Identify each drone part by scanning it with your cursor.
Controls
- Mouse / Left Stick · Move the scanner reticle
- Click / A button · Scan the highlighted part
Win condition
Scan all parts correctly to earn the badge.
- Read the part name shown at the top of the board.
- Glide the reticle over the matching part of the drone.
- Click (or press A) to lock in your scan.
- Repeat until every part is identified.
Quick quiz
1. Which part stores energy?
2. What does an ESC control?
3. Which part senses tilt?
4. How many motors does a typical quadcopter have?
5. What is the frame's job?
Reflection
Which drone part feels most important to you, and why?
Badge reward
Parts Pro
Identified every drone part.
Locked
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