10-08-2025
‘Drone boy' to host hands-on STEM workshop in Bishopbriggs
The free, interactive session will take place in Bishopbriggs on August 23 at St Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, and is open to anyone aged eight and above.
The event is organised by the British Youth International College (BYITC) and will be led by 15-year-old Kanav Jain, a drone prodigy from West Calder who was recently shortlisted for the STEM Wizard Award at the Inspire Awards.
Kanav said: "I started building drones when I was 10 just out of curiosity and that passion turned into a mission to use drones for good.
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"I'm excited to show others how fun and impactful drone technology can be."
Kanav, who earned his drone licence at 13, is known across the UK as 'the drone boy'.
He said: "Drones are incredibly practical.
"During the recent storms, I used mine to inspect the condition of our roof as well as to check those of our neighbours.
"Careers like drone piloting, earth observation, and structural inspection really show their value – and experiences like this inspire me, especially as I hope to work in robotics or automation in the future."
The two-hour workshop will cover drone design, assembly, aerial manoeuvres, and safety.
The event will run from 2pm to 4pm, with parking available on site.
Capacity is limited to 150 attendees, and advance registration is required at
Attendees will learn about different drone types, real-world applications, basic aerodynamics, and flight principles, and will take part in hands-on assembly and coding activities.
The session will also include live demonstrations and an interactive Q&A.
Dr Rashmi Mantri, managing director of BYITC, said: "This event is open to everyone – we believe it's a really innovative and novel opportunity to inspire all ages with real-world expertise.
"We're proud to support young talent like Kanav and bring educational experiences like this into our communities."
