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Flight Path Future Tech

20th February at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Code. Create. Navigate.

Take the controls and step into the skies of tomorrow. Families explore the fascinating world of drone technology together – through hands-on coding, creative problem solving and real flying challenges inspired by the future of Royal Navy aviation.

Whether you’re guiding your drone through a mission or perfecting a smooth autonomous landing, this is a chance to test your logic, hone your skills and experience flight innovation up close.

What’s On:

Drone Coding: Become a Future Pilot-Engineer

Learn to code one of our fully programmable drones using intuitive block-based coding – accessible for beginners yet rewarding for those ready to push their skills further.

Write your flight plan. Launch. Watch your drone take to the air.

Along the way, you’ll:

• Navigate challenges and obstacles
• Land away and return to base autonomously
• De bug and adapt your instructions
• See each improvement reflected instantly in flight

Every mission is a chance to investigate, iterate and fly smarter.

Perfect for ages 7+.
Free with a valid museum ticket.
Activities run all day and operate on a rolling basis, subject to availability.
This is a National STEM Programme event.

Details

Date:
20th February
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Venue

Fleet Air Arm Museum
RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset BA22 8HT + Google Map