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PRESS RELEASE - Makeblock Airblock Drone Coming soon to iWorld

Announcement posted by iWorld Australia 06 Apr 2017


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AIRBLOCK DRONE COMING SOON TO IWORLD AUSTRALIA

APRIL 6, 2017

BUILD IT. CODE IT. FLY IT! Airblock by Makeblock is the world's first modular and programmable drone, that can be turned into a hovercraft, car, and more! Using easy drag & drop graphical codes to program stunts and manoeuvres. It's safe, easy to use and teaches kids and adults alike how to code the fun way! Originally launched on Kickstarter back in October 2016, it raised more than $829,000 and is now in production. Airblock will be available in Australia around the end of May or June 2017.

HOW IT WORKS The Airblock includes 6 modular parts that use magnets to easily join pieces together (No tools required). Featuring Bluetooth connectivity and a dedicated easy-to-use app (IOS or Android) so you can control your drone from your smart device. From the app you can code & program your drone to perform stunts and tricks. With simple drag-and-drop blocks to create flight codes, then assign the code to a button. If you don’t feel like coding, you can just commandeer Airblock using the joystick controls. 

SAFE FOR INDOOR OR OUTDOOR The Modular parts are made from styrofoam expanded polypropylene, which is light-weight and easily absorbs impact. The fans/blades are surrounded so it’s not exposed making it safe for kids to use. Airblock is fun whether you're just flying it around the house or controlling it in a pool or on land! Fly over new terrain and explore new horizons for an amazingly exciting adventure!

TECHNICAL SPECS :
• Flight Speed : 0-2m/s Adjustable : - Flight time : 6min
• Product dimensions : Six axis air craft (235 x 54mm) 
                                     Hover craft (335 x 208 x 126mm)
• Weighs : 200grams
• Recommended Age : 8+

DESIGNED FOR STEAM EDUCATION. Not only is it a fun and a cool toy to play with, but it also incorporates the basics of engineering, technology, and physics. With magnetic attachments and modularity, the Airblock drone can be formed into a variety of modes inspiring DIY and creativity. Programming is not only useful for future programmers and computer scientists, but also plays a vital role in the child’s learning phase. We hope to use more interesting and interactive programming gadgets to foster children’s love for science and technology. We hope our gadgets can attribute to a child’s development and stimulate children to think independently and solves problems creatively.

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AWARD WINNER Airblock was honored with a prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design 2017. Makeblock made the announcement at CeBIT, a high tech conference in Germany that highlights developments in artificial intelligence, robotics, and virtual reality.

“We are thrilled to have not one, but two, of our products chosen for this prestigious award,” said founder & CEO of Makeblock, Jasen Wang. “With our design, our goal was to create a product that inspired open-ended creation without overwhelming the user. This recognition is especially an honor as the European market is key for us – these countries are some of the earliest adopters of new STEM education practices – which is why we decided to announce this at CeBIT this year. We’ve seen great traction in Europe already, with more than 6,000 schools integrating course materials based on Makeblock’s popular product, mBot. Makeblock kits into their curriculums. We are excited to continue expanding our business and creating more products geared towards STEM education to fulfill our ultimate vision of democratizing robotics and coding for all ages.”

ABOUT MAKEBLOCK Founded in 2011, Makeblock is a leading DIY robotics construction and programming learning platform for makers, STEM learners, educators and hobbyists. Makeblock provides over 500 mechanical parts and easy-to-use electronic modules, as well as graphical programming software, empowering people to turn their ideas into reality. Having delighted over 600,000 makers, students and educators in over 140 countries and still growing, Makeblock is one of the best robotics companies making a difference, with the aim to open the field to people of all skill levels.

Airblock will retail for $299.95 (AUD) and is available for Pre-Order now. Stock due to land at the end of May or June 2017

 
 

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