Experience & Information Session for 'Drokatsu Competition' Aiming to Cultivate 'Team-Based Thinking, Experimentation, and Improvement Skills' Essential in the Generative AI Era, for Schools, Educational Institutions, and Educational Organizations

Drokatsu Competition Experience & Information Session

The Drokatsu Competition is an educational activity where children tackle challenges in teams through drone piloting and programming. It goes beyond simply flying drones—participants develop strategies as a team, assign roles, discuss reasons for failures, and continuously improve through repeated trials.

Through this process, students naturally develop essential skills for the future, including programming, logical thinking, inquiry, collaboration, communication, and leadership.

In an era where generative AI can provide answers instantly, the ability for children to think with peers, experiment in practice, learn from failure, and improve is increasingly vital.

Image: Drone piloting skills class

In 2025, the 3rd National Drokatsu Competition was held, with 32 teams from across Japan advancing through preliminary rounds to compete for the national title.

Now, the Drokatsu Executive Committee will host 'Drokatsu Competition Experience & Information Sessions' at two locations—Kanto and Western Japan—for schools, educational institutions, and educational service providers to deepen their interest in and understanding of the Drokatsu program.

The upcoming sessions will introduce the competition’s overview and educational significance, along with hands-on experiences using the educational drone 'CoDrone EDU' for basic piloting and simplified competition activities.

This session does not require prior commitment to adoption. It is designed as an opportunity for educators, school board members, programming schools, STEAM education centers, and private academies to experience firsthand the atmosphere of the Drokatsu Competition and explore the potential of team-based learning using drones.

【Event Overview】

Kanto Session Date: Monday, July 13, 2026, 15:30–17:30

Venue: 100th Anniversary Hall, UEC Alliance Center, The University of Electro-Communications (National University Corporation) Address: 1-1-1 Koganei-cho, Chofu City, Tokyo Access: https://www.uec.ac.jp/about/facilities/alliance.html

※ Drone flight experience will be conducted in a large-scale experimental laboratory.

Western Japan Session

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 14:30–16:30 Venue: Sumaura Elementary School, Sumaura Gakuen (School Corporation) Address: 2-1-13 Chidori-cho, Suma-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture Access: https://sumaura.ed.jp/access/

Participation Fee

Free

Capacity

30 participants per venue ※ Registration may close once capacity is reached.

Target Audience

Elementary, junior high, and high school teachers Faculty and staff from vocational schools and universities Education board members and education professionals Operators and instructors from programming schools, STEAM education centers, and private academies

Event Agenda

The session will include an overview of the Drokatsu Competition, details on competition format and participation methods, and case studies of drone programming in education.

Participants will also engage in hands-on piloting and simplified competition activities using the educational drone CoDrone EDU, gaining concrete insights into how team-based learning can be implemented.

Additionally, we will discuss connections to high school subjects such as Information I and II, generative AI, inquiry-based learning, STEAM education, and project-based learning (PBL), as well as provide information on participation in the upcoming 4th Drokatsu Competition. A Q&A and individual consultation session will follow the program.

Recommended For

Educators seeking practical examples linked to Information I/II or inquiry-based learning Those aiming to cultivate critical thinking, experimentation, and improvement skills in the generative AI era Schools looking to introduce team-based challenge activities Programming schools exploring new teaching materials or curricula Educators interested in drone or robotics education Schools or institutions considering participation in the Drokatsu Competition

Participation Notes

No items are required. All necessary equipment will be provided by the organizers.

No prior experience with drones or programming is necessary. Beginners and those interested in gathering information are welcome.

Registration

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/bFp3aYrUTbfJ49VGA

【Inquiries】

Organizer: Drokatsu Executive Committee

Email: info@drokatsu.net Phone: 078-600-9453