The initial goal of 14000 USD was reached within 9 hours after the Oslo-based company MakeKit started a crowdfunding campaign for the world’s first micro:bit drone. The campaign has so far been backed by more than 93 people. This makes Air:bit one of the most fastest successful European crowdfunding campaigns.

Air:bit is an outstanding combination of thoughtful design, compatible technology, captivating functionality and hands-on learning. By its possibility to be repaired at home and the carefully selected eco-friendly materials like high grade plywood, it is engineered to endure. Air:bit is pushing the boundaries of what is possible to do with a micro:bit. As the world’s first micro:bit drone it offers multiple unique features:

MICRO:BIT
Air:bit is based on BBC micro:bit. It’s a handheld, programmable micro-computer that has all the features you need to code Air:bit to do amazing things. With the platform make:code and blockprogramming, it’s very easy to learn coding og develop necessary coding skills. Micro:bit is used in education worldwide and will the next years play a big role in Norwegian curriculum as well.

SUSTAINABLE AND REPAIRABLE
Air:bit is developed with the environment in mind, by using eco-friendly materials and reducing the usage of plastic. Since it’s fully repairable and long-lasting, it also contributes to the zero-waste community. Don’t be afraid of crashing it – the frame in plywood handles a lot and there will be spare parts available.

ENGAGING LEARNING
Air:bit combines the relevant skills for mastering the future of technology. It is a STEAM-learning kit, which will develop innovative mindsets and the ability to problem-solving. By doing so, the users will not be passive consumers anymore, but the creators of technology. This will not only provide a more engaged learning process, but also a real-life experience throughout the process.

FLEXIBILITY
As a kit, Air:bit can easily be adapted to every age and level of experience – starting from 13 years old. Learn just the basics of programming and technology, or experience more advanced features like sensors and how you can add those to the drone. For those interested in making their own drone, the user can even design their own frame.

The first Air:bit´s will be delivered in time for Christmas. The innovative concept is created by the Norwegian self trained maker, drone expert and achiever of Guiness World Record for «Heaviest payload lifted by a remote-controlled multicopter» Henning Pedersen. In cooperation with engineer and former award winner of Autodesk and Red Dot Award, Steinar Holøs, they developed the concept further to what today is Air:bit – the world’s first micro:bit drone.

Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com

Contact: alexandra@makekit.no