International Game Technology (IGT), collaborated with the Mona Geoinformatics Institute (MGI) headed by Mr. Luke Buchanan (Alum, Faculty of Science and Technology, The University of the West Indies, Mona) hosted a two-day Drone Technology Camp, introducing students to the field of drone technology. The camp, held at the University of the West Indies Mona Geoinformatics Campus, welcomed students age five to 18 years old from six of IGT’s After School Advantage centres including Dunrobin Primary, St Michaels Primary, SOS Children’s Village, Stony Hill; Mustard Seed Communities Little Angels Learning Centre, Mary’s Child, Matthew 25:40 and Dare to Care Programme.
Photo caption: Sergeant Carter (right), and a member of his team teach the students how to assemble one of the larger drones at the camp.
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Published on 23 Jul, 2024
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