Robolink and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Bring Drone Coding to Classrooms with TI-Nspire CX II Graphing Calculators

Robolink and Texas Instruments Education Technology have collaborated to bring drone coding to classrooms through the use of TI-Nspire CX II graphing calculators. Students can program Robolink's CoDrone EDU using Python, bridging physical computing, flight, and core math and science instruction. This collaboration aims to make hands-on coding and flight accessible to tens of thousands of math and science classrooms.

Robolink, a leading educational technology company, has partnered with Texas Instruments Education Technology to integrate drone coding into classrooms across the country. This collaboration leverages the TI-Nspire CX II graphing calculators, enabling students to program Robolink's CoDrone EDU using Python. The initiative aims to make hands-on coding and flight accessible to tens of thousands of math and science classrooms.

The collaboration bridges physical computing, flight, and core math and science instruction, utilizing tools that are already familiar to students. Robolink, known for its role as the official drone partner for the REC Foundation's annual Aerial Drone Competition, has deep roots in coding, robotics, and aerial drone education. The company has been a favorite among teachers and students in computer science and drone competition programs [1].

Hansol Hong, CEO and Founder of Robolink, stated, "Collaborating with Texas Instruments, we’re now opening the door to tens of thousands of math and science classrooms—making hands-on coding and flight accessible through a device that’s already on so many students’ desks. We’re proud to help schools bring the thrill and engagement of coding with drones into the core curriculum."

Harshal S. Chhaya, Product Manager for K-12 STEM and robotics at Texas Instruments, added, "By programming Robolink’s CoDrone EDU using our TI-Nspire CX II calculator, we're transforming how students experience STEM education. This hands-on approach not only makes learning more engaging but also helps students understand real-world applications of coding and mathematics."

Together, these educational technology companies are fostering creativity, problem-solving, and a deeper understanding of both STEM content and the real-world technology that’s transforming industries today. Educators and district leaders can explore the full collaboration, including a step-by-step Getting Started Guide at education.ti.com/codrone. CoDrone EDU and the USB cable required to connect a TI-Nspire CX II calculator to the drone can be found at robolink.com [2].

References:
[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250821935617/en/Robolink-Launches-Drone-Coding-in-Classrooms-Directly-from-a-Texas-Instruments-Graphing-Calculator
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/robolink-launches-drone-coding-classrooms-212600832.html