DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN EDUCATIONAL UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE IN A SCHOOL WORKSHOP

Abstract

The main focus of the article and the purpose of the study is to present the results of organizing and conducting research on the development and implementation of a technological process for manufacturing an educational unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a school workshop setting. The article briefly outlines the key findings of the analysis of scientific, instructional, methodological, and technical sources related to the design and educational use of unmanned aerial vehicles. It reports the results of developing a methodology for creating an educational UAV in a school workshop and its direct practical implementation. In addition, methodological recommen­dations for the development and introduction of a technological process for manufacturing an educational UAV in school workshop conditions are presented.

The problem framework of the article is based on the assertion that scientific and methodological literature contains theoretical and practical prerequisites for the development and implementation of a technological process for manufacturing educational UAVs in school workshops. At the same time, comprehensive studies that integrate both technological and pedagogical aspects remain limited, which determines the relevance and timeliness of this research.

The methodology is based on the use of classical research methods in combination with STEAM education technologies, which promote the integrated development of students’ technical skills, the formation of engineering thinking, and an understanding of the operating principles of modern unmanned systems.

The novelty of the study lies in the presentation of methodological recommendations for the development and implementation of a technological process for manufacturing an educational unmanned aerial vehicle in a school workshop for students in grades 7–11 within technology and labor education classes. In addition, a detailed process of assembling and configuring an educational UAV is proposed, covering all stages from topic justification to final evaluation. The results of the diploma project can be used by technology teachers, extracurricular club leaders, and students of general secondary education institutions.

Conclusions. The conducted research, development of documentation, and self-analysis confirmed the educational value of studying and implementing a methodology for creating an educational UAV in a school workshop environment, which provides favorable conditions for students’ technical development. The practical significance of the work lies in the possibility of directly applying the developed technological process, circuit diagrams, technological charts, and methodological recommendations in the educational process of labor education, technology, informatics, as well as in technical creativity clubs.