REVA Malaysia Leads Drone STEM Innovation
As one of Malaysia’s emerging leaders in drone education and technical training, REVA has taken a major step forward by acquiring the Oriental Navigation’s Obstacle Course —Flying Loops Kit A .
This advanced obstacle system is designed to simulate official UAV Programming Breakthrough arenas, providing Malaysian students with an authentic and structured environment for hands-on drone programming.
Kit Highlights and Educational Applications
- Purpose: Designed for drone programming challenges under the UAV Programming Breakthrough framework.
- Specification: Each kit includes multiple loop, tunnel, arch, and flag elements that can be freely arranged to create customized training routes.
- Educational Focus: Students use Scratch or Python programming to control drones through a defined path—executing take-off, crossing obstacles, and landing autonomously.
- Training Value: The Obstacle Course helps teachers and students conduct project-based learning, fostering logical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Integration with UAV Programming Breakthrough Rules
According to the competition structure, teams consist of two students and one instructor. Each team must prepare their drones and write autonomous flight programs that guide the UAV through the complete obstacle sequence within a 3-minute limit.
The arena typically measures 6 meters in length, 4 meters in width, and 2.7 meters in height, and includes a start zone, landing zone, and multiple obstacles arranged by official standards.
Scoring is based on mission completion and time efficiency:
- Passing low and high loops earns 10 points each.
- Tunnels, arches, and flags contribute to higher cumulative scores.
- Successful autonomous landing within the designated zone yields bonus points.
This clear structure transforms programming into a tangible, goal-driven engineering challenge—merging academic learning with hands-on creativity.
Strategic Significance for Malaysia’s STEM Ecosystem
REVA’s adoption of the Obstacle Course (Flying Loops Kit A version) highlights the growing emphasis on drone education in Southeast Asia.
- Empowering Future Talent: The system enables REVA to train students and educators in drone coding, AI control logic, and STEM integration.
- Educational Cooperation: This project marks a collaboration between Oriental Navigation, a leading STEM equipment manufacturer from China, and REVA Malaysia, reinforcing regional innovation partnerships.
- Scalability: The deployment of 10 sets supports the creation of multi-school drone competitions and dedicated UAV programming labs across Malaysia.
- Visibility and Innovation: REVA’s initiative strengthens Oriental Navigation’s global reputation as a comprehensive STEM solutions provider, while positioning Malaysia as a hub for educational drone innovation in Asia.
About Oriental Navigation’s STEM Product Ecosystem
Oriental Navigation is a global manufacturer of educational drone systems.
Its product family covers a complete spectrum of STEM drone learning tools, including:
- Drone Soccer Kits – Compliant with FIDA/FAI standards, available in brushed and brushless versions for both beginner and advanced players.
- DIY Drone Kits – Perfect for classroom assembly and coding practice, introducing students to flight mechanics and programming logic.
- LED Goals Ring – Automatically detect drone scoring in soccer competitions, providing both light and visual feedback.
- Inflatable Arenas – Portable and customizable in size, color, and branding, designed for safe indoor or outdoor drone events.
- Competition Cases – All-in-one transport systems containing drones, chargers, vests, and accessories for team tournaments.
- Obstacle Course (Flying Loops Kit B) – Designed for UAV Programming Breakthrough activities, supporting Scratch and Python programming challenges.
Through these solutions, Oriental Navigation empowers schools, clubs, and national training programs to teach drone flight safely and effectively.
Global Cooperation and STEM Partnerships
Oriental Navigation has built a wide international partnership network, collaborating with STEM institutions and distributors across 30+ countries.
Notable partnerships include:
- STEMfinity (USA) – Product listing and STEM curriculum integration for North American schools. https://stemfinity.com/collections/oriental-navigation
- K2Evasion (Belgium) – Drone soccer and arena customization for European drone sports clubs.
- Drone Soccer Brazil & Drone Cadets (USA) – Youth training and national competition support.
- Educational Drone Labs in Kenya, Ghana, and Tanzania – Empowering local schools with affordable drone learning systems.
- Collaborations across the UK, France, and the Netherlands – Providing modular drone STEM kits for after-school programs.
The new partnership with REVA Malaysia marks Oriental Navigation’s continued expansion in Southeast Asia, following successful collaborations in Singapore and Indonesia.
Through the deployment of Obstacle Course, REVA is creating opportunities for thousands of Malaysian students to learn drone coding, autonomous flight, and AI concepts in a hands-on, engaging way.
