Date: June 21 (Saturday) 2025
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Brainstorming Area, Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing One, HKU
Co-presented by TRACES and HKU UAS Team, this pilot workshop puts you at the forefront of Hong Kong’s emerging low-altitude economy (LAE). It introduces participants to Hong Kong’s drone ecosystem. Let’s dive into and explore the world of small unmanned aircraft (SUA).
What You’ll Learn:
– Key SUA regulations and safety practices in Hong Kong.
– Drone aerodynamics, flight controls, and the science behind flying.
– Hands-on experience with DJI Neo drones and the DJI Fly app.
Why Attend?
– Pilot DJI Neo drones first-hand
– Build confidence through guided flight simulations and VLOS (Visual Line of Sight) practice.
– Put your skills to the test with a fun and challenging obstacle course.
About TRACES
TRACES is an educational initiative dedicated to fostering inclusive learning through innovative programs including:
– Undergraduate Academic Conference – Platform for research presentation and publication
– Future Skills Workshops – Cutting-edge training in AI, drone technology, design thinking,
transdisciplinary innovation, etc.
Date: June 21, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Brainstorming Area, Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing One, HKU
- Gain an introductory understanding of microcontrollers and APIs.
- Develop foundational knowledge of the Arduino IDE and its programming language.
- Understand the integration of web APIs with microcontrollers and explore their potential applications.
- Assemble and program a WiFi-enabled mini TV that uses APIs to display information such as the time, weather, a Google Calendar, or data from a Notion database.
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Introduction (5 minutes) |
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Introduction to Microcontrollers (5 minutes) |
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Introduction to APIs (30 minutes) |
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Setting Up the Arduino IDE (20 minutes) |
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Connecting the ESP32 to WiFi (10 minutes) |
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APIs and JSON on the ESP32 (30 minutes) |
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Creative Applications & Next Steps (5 minutes) |
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Q&A and Closing (15 minutes) |
