What is SIMNET Designer
STEM Edition?
SIMNET Designer STEM Edition is an innovative web-based virtual lab that empowers students to explore drone design and engineering in an accessible interactive environment—no prior experience required!
SIMNET brings the complex world of aerospace engineering into the classroom, making advanced concepts accessible through hands-on experimentation in a browser-based virtual lab that's both fun and engaging.
Unlike other STEM education solutions that focus solely on drone assembly or programming, SIMNET stands out by teaching students the process of drone engineering and design, empowering over a thousand students globally to excel in this dynamic field.
How it Works
Select a mission
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Project-based learning: Students access SIMNET from a web browser and select from a variety of real-world mission scenarios, including drone racing, aerial photography, search & rescue, and package delivery.
Design your drone
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Students design custom drones that meet mission requirements, by selecting from a library of off-the-shelf components.
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The tool guides students through the design decision processes while acquiring technical knowledge, without requiring any prior engineering experience.
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Real-time performance metrics are shown to help students understand intuitively how engineering tradeoffs impact performance.
Learn how to pilot your drone
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Students engage in a series of flight training scenarios designed by field experts, which teach essential manual and autonomous piloting skills. These scenarios involve flying their aircraft in various locations to prepare them for the selected mission.
Compete!
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Students compete individually or in groups to determine who can complete the mission most effectively, using auto-graded mission scenarios that evaluate their performance.
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Students refine and iterate over their drone designs to make improvements that would lead to better mission performance results.
Advantages for Educators
Turn-key
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SIMNET is a self-contained package that can be seamlessly integrated into coursework, serving as either individual assignments or a group project.
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Browser-based, requiring no installation, and is accessible from both the classroom and home.
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Intuitive user interface with a low learning curve and includes built-in tutorials and technical support.
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Auto-graded exercises.
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No specialized hardware or dedicated flight area is required. Students can pilot the drones using either a keyboard or an optional USB-compatible controller.
Evolving content
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The tool is continuously evolving, with new content and features added regularly based on client feedback.
Real-world skills
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The skills acquired are highly transferable across the engineering field.
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SIMNET provides students with a strong engineering foundation, inspiring them to engage in self-study, pursue advanced university education, and enter the rapidly expanding drone industry.
Partners
SIMNET is powered by our proprietary Typhon Physics Engine which is trusted by private companies and academic institutions around the world.
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