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Mr. Rogerson from Philadelphia, PA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Eyes in the Sky: A Drone for School-Wide Coverage

Help me give my students a new drone that students can use to document school activities.

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My Project

Help us capture the vibrant spirit of our school with a new drone, enabling us to document sports, field days, and other events with stunning aerial photography and videography.

Our school is a hub of activity, filled with exciting events, spirited sports competitions, and memorable field days.

We strive to document these moments to celebrate our students' achievements and share the vibrant school spirit with our community. However, traditional photography and videography often miss the full scope of these events.

A drone would revolutionize our ability to capture these moments, providing breathtaking aerial views and dynamic footage. Imagine capturing the excitement of a football game from above, the energy of a field day from a bird's-eye perspective, or the beauty of a school-wide event with stunning panoramic shots.

This drone would be used to:

- Document sporting events for highlight reels and team analysis.

- Capture field days and activities from unique angles.

- Create school promotional videos and virtual tours.

- Enhance school announcements and presentations.

- Provide students with hands-on experience in drone operation and videography.

By providing this drone, you'll be giving our students and staff the tools to create engaging content that showcases the best of our school. This technology will not only enhance our documentation capabilities but also foster creativity and technological skills among our students.

Your generous donation will help us capture the essence of our school and share it with the wider community.

What We Need:

- A high-quality drone capable of capturing still photos and video.

- Necessary accessories, such as extra batteries, memory cards, and a carrying case.

Impact:

- Enhanced documentation of school events.

- Creation of engaging promotional content.

- Increased student engagement and creativity.

- Development of students' technological skills.

A more dynamic and visually appealing school representation.

Mr. Rogerson Constitution High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

120 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo (DJI RC 2) • DJI $1,099.00 1 $1,099.00

Materials cost

$1,099.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,145.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$202.14

Total project goal

$1,347.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,347.62

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 $1,347.62

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