Unit 4 Lesson 2 : Flight Simulator

Multiple Choice

Why do you think drone flight simulators are important in engineering?

• They help engineers practice flying drones safely before using real equipment.

• They are mainly used for entertainment purposes.

• They are only useful for video game development.

• They are not relevant to engineering at all.

Open Ended

What features would you consider essential when designing a drone flight simulator for engineering purposes?

Open Ended

How might a drone flight simulator for a Mars rover need to change compared to one for a drone flying over a city?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons why engineers use flight simulators?

• To test designs

• To practice flying

• To fix problems without crashing real drones

• To race drones in real competitions

Multiple Choice

Which force in flight physics opposes thrust and slows down the drone?

• Gravity

• Motion

• Drag

• Speed

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of simulator training for drone pilots?

• To learn drone controls without damaging expensive drones

• To read about space exploration

• To build real drones

• To fly drones on Mars

Multiple Choice

Which factors should you consider when choosing a coding platform for building a simulator?

• Your previous coding experience, desired output (2D/3D), and focus on design or logic

• The popularity of the platform among friends

• The cost of the platform only

• The color scheme of the platform

Open Ended

If you’ve never coded, which platform lowers the barrier to entry? Why? Think about ease of use, visual feedback, and learning support.

Multiple Choice

Based on the discussion, which platforms are recommended for beginners and why?

• Scratch for drag-and-drop blocks, Python for simple math commands, Unity for tutorials

• Unity for advanced graphics, Python for web development, Scratch for animation

• Scratch for professional coding, Python for robotics, Unity for mobile apps

• Python for gaming, Unity for web design, Scratch for database management

Open Ended

What are some reasons a particular platform might be a good fit for building your drone simulator?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically a step in designing a drone flight simulator for engineering?

• Defining what a drone flight simulator is

• Exploring real-world examples of drone simulators

• Choosing a platform for your project

• Ignoring the simulator’s features and goals

Open Ended

What is one key feature you would include in your own drone flight simulator and why?