Are you curious about careers in science?

Hi, I'm Callan, and today I'm here with Kara Murphy.

Take off.

Kara, can you tell us where we are and what you do?

Hi, Callan.

We're here in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

I am a professional remote pilot and a freelance writer covering drones landing.

What are drones used for?

Drones are used for aerial photography, aerial videography as well as mapping inspections, surveillance, search and rescue, And they can even collect snot from a whale.

Whoa.

I'm going to control the drone and you can control the camera, and you won't have any stress of navigating this thing, but you get to have all the fun.

Yay.

What aspects of STEM are used in drone piloting?

There are various parts of STE that are involved with drones.

We're talking about physics an the drones center of gravity.

So the pitch, the role, the yaw.

With technology, the remot control, the sensors, the GPS.

Engineerin comes down to the drones design as well as the maintenance.

And then also mathematics is involved, basicall developing tools for navigation.

Are you ready to fly?

Absolutely.

Alright, let's do it.

Let's go.

So you just put the joysticks down in the corner.

Get the rotors up and you slowly lift up.

Whoa.

There it goes.

There it goes.

And I have a complete view.

Why are you so passionate about flying drones?

Well, for me personally, I like that the technology is always developing.

But as a photographer and a videographer, I'm able to get the full picture.

No pun intended, but I am able to get up high and see things that I normally wouldn' be able to view from the ground.

Hey, up there.

Drone pilot Carol Murphy took m STEM knowledge to new heights.

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