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.
Learning objectives
- Students will be able to identify and label at least 6 major drone components.
- Students will be able to describe the function of motors, ESCs, IMU, frame, and battery.
- Students will be able to explain why a quadcopter uses four motors.
Aligned standards
NGSS MS-ETS1-2CSTA 2-CS-01CSTA 2-CS-02ISTE 1.4
Visual diagramQuadcopter Parts
Take your time — on-screen prompts guide each step.
Gamepad Activity
Drone Parts Scanner
Tap a part to scan it, or steer the cursor and press Scan. Identify every part to earn the badge.
Controller
No gamepad detected — keyboard fallback active
press any button to wake controller
Stick 1
x: 0.00 y: 0.00
Stick 2
x: 0.00 y: 0.00
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Controlsactive: keyboard
Time: 60.0sFound: 0/6Scan: Frame
Tap or click a part to scan itOr move with arrows / left stick + press A / Space / EnterHint: X key or X buttonTab + Enter also works
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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