The application of your research

Through your research, you have gained knowledge and understanding on how a drone functions, its hardware, and software,  as well as possible issues with legalities. Now, let's look at ways that we can use this knowledge and understanding to analyze information and develop solutions. 

Leaders in industry, information technology, and engineering use the design process to guide their thinking. Using the design process as your guide, your task (with a partner) is to develop solutions for a problem. 

Scenario

You and your partner have been given the opportunity of a lifetime, to earn a multi-million dollar contract with  DJI (the company that created the DJI Inspire Drone). An amazing opportunity (as you are only 8th graders), but DJI wants talented individuals that will make a difference to their company and their profit. 

You have been asked to create a design for a drone that will revolutionize the industry and provide solutions for everyday problems.  DJI know that drones are the way of the future. They would like to harness the market and become the leader in drone development and sales. 

The specifications that you have been given from the CEO and Head of Marketing are the following:-

1. Conduct market research - What functions do 8th graders want in a drone? What will make DJI market leaders? 

 * To do this, you need to ask willing participants, define the existing problem. Cost? Accessibility?  

2. Collect Information - Look at existing designs what are they missing? Are they sustainable? Cost vs. usability? Think about batteries?

3. Brainstorm and analyze your data. Create new, groundbreaking futuristic ideas.

4. Develop solutions, draft a blueprint /, include rationale and specifications. 

5. Receive feedback from a wide selection of adults.

6. From feedback given enhance your design.

7. Submit your final product plan to the  CEO and Head of Marketing     ( Mrs. N & Mr. Zaini). 

*The final plan is a  blueprint / illustration or graphic representation (to scale embedded) in your presentation. Again, include rationale and specifications. 

8. Finally, create a presentation that showcases your research, initial drone design, feedback from stakeholders and your final design. 

Questions?

Create a google doc journal. 
Share it with both partners ( as well as Mrs. Narsiman). 
Document your progress on your google doc. journal

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