Mission 4: Communications Mission
Duration
Interview-based
Type
Documentation & Presentation
Rounds
Single submission
Attempts
One-time evaluation
Difficulty
Easy
Scoring
Judged (qualitative)
Team Size
All team members participate
📋 Key Requirements
- Submit competition logbook
- Participate in judge interview
- Explain team management
- Discuss coding strategies
- Connect to careers
✅ Success Criteria
- Comprehensive logbook documentation
- Clear explanation of team process
- Demonstrate learning and growth
- Effective communication during interview
Duration: Interview-based | Type: Documentation & Presentation
Teams submit competition logbooks and participate in an interview with judges, discussing team management, coding strategies, and career connections
Scoring Information
Judging Criteria
Note: The Communications Mission is judged based on:
- Quality and completeness of competition logbooks
- Effectiveness of team interview presentation
- Demonstration of team management and organization
- Explanation of coding strategies and decisions
- Connection of learning to career opportunities
This mission is evaluated by judges, not scored by points.
Objectives & Key Rules
Key objectives and rules for this mission:
- Submit comprehensive competition logbooks
- Participate effectively in judge interview
- Explain team management and organization
- Discuss coding strategies and decisions
- Connect learning to career opportunities
Key Rules
- Submit logbooks before deadline
- Participate in scheduled interview
- All team members should be prepared
- Discuss team management, coding, and careers
- Be honest and authentic
Strategy Guide
Follow these strategic approaches to maximize your success:
- Keep detailed logbooks throughout the season
- Document all design decisions and why you made them
- Practice explaining your work clearly
- Connect your learning to real-world careers
- Prepare examples of teamwork and problem-solving
- Practice answering common interview questions
- Show enthusiasm and passion for your work
Code Example
Example code for Mission 4:
# Communications Mission
# This mission is about documentation and presentation, not code
# However, well-documented code is part of your submission
# Example: Well-documented code for your logbook
from codrone_edu.drone import *
"""
Team: [Your Team Name]
Mission: Autonomous Flight Skills
Date: [Date]
Purpose: Navigate to scoring zone using color sensor
Design Decisions:
- Used color sensor for line following (more reliable than distance)
- Added hover delays to ensure stability
- Implemented error recovery if sensor fails
"""
drone = Drone()
drone.pair()
# Navigate using color sensor
# (Your actual code here)
drone.takeoff()
# ... rest of code ...
drone.land()
drone.close()
"""
Reflection:
- This approach worked well because...
- We learned that...
- If we did this again, we would...
- This connects to careers in [aviation/engineering/etc.] because...
"""
# Key: Document everything in your logbook!💡 Need Help Creating Your Logbook?
For a comprehensive guide on creating effective competition logbooks, including templates, examples, and best practices, see our Logbook Creation Guide.
Pro Tips for Best Score
- Start logbook early - don't wait until the end
- Include photos and diagrams
- Document failures and what you learned
- Show your thinking process
- Connect everything to real-world applications
- Practice explaining your work out loud
- Be proud of what you accomplished!
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not keeping logbook throughout season
- Poor documentation (no details)
- Not practicing interview answers
- Not connecting to careers
- Being unprepared for interview
- Not showing teamwork examples