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As part of the Fast Forward Bloomington series, Dronepalooza is a free family-friendly festival that celebrates all things drone.
Drones (also known as Unpiloted Aerial Vehicles or UAVs) are quickly becoming a part of everyday life and are used for anything from wedding photography to missing person investigations to just plain fun! Come to Dronepalooza to see all the different ways that UAVs are being used and give your input on how you would like to see the City of Bloomington use them.
When: SUNDAY, September 8, 2019, 1-6 p.m.
Where: Bloomington High School North, 3901 North Kinser Pike - park in the student parking lot near the track
Featuring:
- A drone obstacle course for FAA licensed drone pilots
- Opportunities for you to try your hand at flying drones in simulators
- Tours of the North High School Drone Club classroom where they build their own drones
- Learning stations about all the different ways that drones are used in art, agriculture, climate science, engineering, emergency services, real estate, and just for fun
- A playground where little ones can "be their own drone"
- Food trucks and live local music!
Cost: Entrance is FREE! Drone-related items and food from food trucks will be available for purchase.
For More Information:
- Want to have a booth? Contact Innovation Director Devta Kidd at kiddd@bloomington.in.gov, 812.349.3552.
- Want to volunteer? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4EAEAB2BA4FC1-dronepalooza
On Social Media: Let us know you are coming and share with your friends! https://www.facebook.com/events/362434341142919/
Thank you to our sponsors!
Bloomington High School North (go, Cougars!)
The Herald Times Newspaper (hoosiertimes.com/herald_times_online/)
IU Credit Union (iucu.org)
