DroneCoders puts you in the pilot's seat. Build, code and fly sub-250g FPV micro and mini-drones — all indoors, all safe, all hands-on. Whether you want to build drones, fly them or code them, whatever your age or ability, this is the club for you.
DroneCoders is about experiencing flight from a completely different perspective. Strap on FPV goggles and pilot micro and mini-drones through indoor courses — it's as close to flying as you can get without leaving the ground.
But it's not just about flying. You'll learn how drones work, how to build and repair them, how to tune and configure them, and even how to program autonomous flight. It's engineering, physics, electronics and coding — all wrapped up in something genuinely thrilling.
There are many ways into DroneCoders. Pick what excites you — or try them all.
Strap on goggles and see through your drone's camera in real time. Fly circuits, race through gates, and experience the thrill of first person flight. Start with stabilised mode and progress to full acro.
Learn to solder, wire up motors and flight controllers, and assemble drones from component parts. When things break (and they will), you'll learn to diagnose and fix them too.
Modern drones run on sophisticated software. Learn to flash firmware, configure PID controllers, set up rates and tune your drone to fly exactly how you want it.
Program drones to fly autonomously. Waypoint navigation, obstacle avoidance, and coded flight paths — take the pilot out of the loop and let the code do the flying.
Understand the electronics that make flight possible. Receivers, transmitters, video systems, battery management — the tech behind every takeoff.
Once you've got the skills, put them to the test. Timed circuits, obstacle courses, team challenges and fun competitions to push your flying and building further.
Drones and safety go hand in hand. At DroneCoders, every session is designed to be completely safe — we use sub-250g micro and mini-drones that fly indoors, so there's no risk to the public and no registration required.
All flying takes place in a controlled indoor environment with nets and barriers. You'll also learn about drone law, airspace rules, and responsible flying so you're prepared if you ever fly outdoors.
All drones used are under 250g — no CAA registration required for indoor use.
All flying takes place indoors in a controlled, netted environment. No outdoor risks.
Every session is supervised with safety briefings, prop guards, and goggles for all pilots.
Learn the rules of the air, airspace classifications, and what you need to know to fly responsibly outdoors.
DroneCoders runs as part of Club Coders regular Sunday sessions at a community centre in Bromsgrove. All equipment is provided — just book, turn up, and get flying.
2nd and 4th Sundays of each month from 1:30 PM, with masterclasses on 5th Sundays
Community centre venue in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Standard sessions are 1 hour. Masterclass sessions are 2.5 hrs.
Drones, goggles, controllers, tools — everything you need is included.
DroneCoders is one of three Club Coders sub-clubs. Try them all — they're designed to complement each other.
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Get in touch to find out more, book a place, or ask any questions. No experience needed — just enthusiasm and a sense of adventure.
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