Teams navigate drones through eight creative, ‘man-made’ obstacles by decoding illustrated cards, assigning roles, and practising choreographed moves. Each member takes a turn flying the drone, perfecting techniques before racing against the clock. Success relies on agility, clear planning, and synchronised teamwork, making this an engaging and memorable team challenge.
- Program Designer: Catalyst Global
Drone Control
Drone Control is a high-energy team building challenge where participants fly drones through obstacles. Teams plan, choreograph moves, and practise to achieve speed and precision. This fun activity develops agility, innovative thinking, and coordination under pressure, reinforcing teamwork, strategic planning, and adaptability while everyone gets hands-on with the technology.
Description
Learning Outcomes
Drone Control is more than flying drones — it’s a powerful metaphor for agile, coordinated teamwork. Participants sharpen their strategic planning as they interpret obstacles, allocate roles, and choreograph precise moves. Time pressure encourages them to find efficiencies, adapt quickly to changing roles, and keep improving their approach. This process fosters innovation and highlights the value of clear communication, trust, and continuous learning. The challenge keeps everyone fully engaged without making individuals feel overly exposed, balancing competition with safe exploration of team dynamics. Teams walk away energised, with stronger bonds and practical insights into how flexibility and collective focus drive success.
Additional Information
| Team Building Type | Conferences Meetings & Townhalls, Indoor Team Building, Onboarding Teams, School Programs, Using Tech |
|---|---|
| Outcomes | Building Trust, Creativity & Innovation, Cross Function Collaboration, Growth Mindset, Just Fun, Negotiation Skills, Team Morale, Using Tech |
| Duration | 1.5 Hours, 2 Hours, 2.5 Hours |
| In-Person/Virtual | In-Person Outdoor, In-Person Indoor |
| Program Designer | Catalyst Global |
| Group Size | 10-25, 26-50, 51-150, 151-250 |
"Team Building Asia swiftly adapted to a last-minute change from an outdoor Macau activity to indoor drone control due to weather concerns. Their agile response ensured a smooth and successful experience for senior management participants from multiple countries, demonstrating professionalism and flexibility throughout the event." AIA, Drone Control
