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Belmont Hill Drones

Belmont Hill participates in the Drones in Schools competition for Upper School students. 

Belmont Hill participates in the Drones in Schools competition for Upper School students. Founded through a student initiative in Winter 2022, BH Drones took the competition by storm, winning the National Championships in their first year. Since then, BH Drones has expanded to include a Middle School and Upper School Club, and a mixed Competition Team.

In the 2022 - 2023 competition season, BH Drones took home the HS Divison “Design and Engineering” Award, as well as second place for the Capture the Flag and Head to Head Race divisions, missing out by 3/10ths of a second in a sudden death double elimination race in the finals. In the end, BH Drones took home 3rd overall, and is excited to see what the 2023-2024 season brings!

Throughout the academic year, BH Drones meets during X, Y and Z blocks in the Bolles Makerspace under the supervision of Mr Ziff. Students will have the option of joining the BH Drones Club or trying out for the Competition Team, which competes monthly. 

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Two remote-controlled robots are engaged in a battle, maneuvering on circular platforms against a dark, reflective background.
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See BH Drones in Action!

2022 National Championship Race - Won "Head to Head Race Champions Award"

BH Drone Club Nationals Pitch Video 2022 - won “Video Presentation Award” 

2023 FPV Race Video

Belmont Hill School participates in the Drones in School program. 
 
Drones in School is a unique educational program that develops aeronautics, engineering, project management, entrepreneurship, graphic design, and marketing skills. ​Drones in School is a comprehensive event that challenges students to go beyond their current skills through a fun and engaging process that wraps around the exciting sport of drone racing.​ 
 
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Matthew Ziff is the Director of the Bolles Makerspace. In the spring of 2022, he formed the first Belmont Hill Vex Robotics Team. The team earned its first invitation to the Vex Robotics World Championships in the spring of 2023, returning again in 2024. Mr. Ziff is the 2024 recipient of the VRC Mentor of the Year for the Southern New England region. He is also the coach of the National Championship-winning Belmont Hill Drones team, which participates in the Drones in Schools competition league.  

Drones Team

A group of people, likely a sports team, posing together in front of a large banner with geometric designs in a spacious indoor setting with large windows.
The image shows a display table with various drone parts and accessories, along with an informational poster about the Belmont Hill Drone Club.
The image shows a group of people gathered around a booth at what appears to be a trade show or convention, with various displays and signage visible in the background.
A group of people, likely a team or organization, gathered in a conference room or exhibition space, with various equipment and displays visible in the background.
The image shows a display booth at what appears to be a science or technology event, with two individuals in uniforms examining the exhibits and materials on the table.
A group of people, likely a team or organization, posing together in what appears to be a lobby or hallway setting with tiled floors and large windows in the background.
A group of young people in matching uniforms posing together in what appears to be a convention or trade show setting, with various booths and displays visible in the background.
A small, colorful drone or remote-controlled toy is flying in the foreground, surrounded by a crowd of people in the background.
The image shows a dimly lit indoor space with several people standing in the foreground, some wearing badges or lanyards, suggesting a conference or event setting.
The image shows a display table with various drone-related items, including a banner for %22The Belmont Drone Club%22, team partner logos, and other drone-related materials.
The image shows a group of people standing in a room, with green lights on the floor creating a dynamic and futuristic atmosphere.
A group of people, some seated and some standing, are gathered in a large indoor space with various equipment and structures visible in the background.
The image shows a person sitting on a chair in a room with other people standing around, with green lights on the floor.
Two remote-controlled robots are engaged in a battle, maneuvering on circular platforms against a dark, reflective background.
A group of young people standing in front of a backdrop that says %22Unlocking Xponential Creativity%22, with various event-related items in the background.
A large group of people, mostly young adults, gathered together in a gymnasium-like setting, with various banners and signs displayed in the background.