FLIGHT CLUB | Show & Tell | SEP 12
NEXT MEETUP Saturday, September 12
2.00p to 4.00p
$0/person
Got a drone you’re itching to show off, or just curious what everyone else is flying? This is your invite to Flight Club.
Join us on Saturday, September 12 from 2:00p to 4:00p.
Bring whatever you’re working on — a custom build, your daily flyer, or just questions about where to start. SHOW & TELL is where the Helios crew swaps stories, compares notes, and geeks out over what everyone’s been building. Trade tips, get feedback, or just soak in what’s possible. New to flying? No pressure — come watch, ask questions, and figure out your next move.
During our last meetup we had a great turnout — a few new faces plus a welcome return from one of our original founders. Kevin, it was great to see you again! El shared progress on the battery housing he’s iterating on with his 3D printer and Fusion CAD work, while Chantelle showed off what she and Johan have been dialing in with spot welding and plasti dip for water-sealing battery packs. David L wowed the group with a flight demo of his latest AI-driven computer vision experiment, and Sten brought yet another monster drone for an FPV test flight in the sunshine, giving us all a look at how he’s working through some stability issues.
Volunteers Needed — HELIOS Flight School Beta
We’re gearing up to host our next Flight School beta, a full three-class series: Intro to UAS (Thurs, Sept 24), Basic Controlled Flight 01 (Sat, Sept 26 morning), and Basic Controlled Flight 02 (Sat, Sept 26 afternoon). We need about 6 more volunteers to complete the series. Whether you’re brand new or just want the more disciplined, professional foundation this program builds, we’d love to have you. Interested? Contact David Voetmann (david.voetmann@edmonds.edu) to get on the list.
This Saturday we’re keeping the focus on SHOW & TELL, so bring your project and plan on plenty of time to share. If time allows, we’ll open up the workshop — tools, new equipment, and experienced builders on hand to help with anything from a quick fix to a stubborn troubleshoot.
Who Can Join?
Everyone’s welcome — whether you’re a seasoned pilot or brand new to drones, come share, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
HOST _ David Voetmann
David, a lifelong designer and maker, spent his childhood in Africa. This formative experience instilled a conviction that it’s better to create your own solutions than to wait around hoping someone else will solve your problems. To this end, he earned a BFA in Industrial Design at the University of Washington. This study deepened an enduring conviction that solving problems and making things is deeply coded into our humanity. Over the last few years he has explored the transformation of our economy as new technologies democratize opportunity. He now runs The Facility Makerspace where ordinary people with extraordinary ideas gain access to an 11,000sf sandbox for innovation with all the tools, training, and community you need to turn thoughts into things.
Flight Club is back to meeting 2 times a month: every 2nd Saturday from 2.00p – 4.00p as well as the 4th Thursday of every month from 6.00p – 8.00p.
Moving forward, we will prioritize SHOW & TELL. So let us know you’re coming and share what you’re working on and geek out over everyone’s progress. We will also have some time to talk about where HELIOS is going and explore the schedule of upcoming events.
Please feel free to contact David ( david.voetmann@edmonds.edu ) if you have ideas for future Flight Club events.
This 2-hour meetup takes place adjacent to a working shop. If you would like to explore our workshop full of tools please be prepared for the following safety precautions.
SAFETY
– Closed-toed shoes
– No loose-fitting clothing
– Tie back long hair
– Eye protection (available on site)
NOTE
Please make every effort to show up on time.
This meetup is open to anyone over 16 years old. Kids under 18 years old will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please feel free to pass this invitation on to others.
