Do The Drone Challenge
Know The Activity
Group Size
Up to 100 People
LOCATION
Outdoor
Duration
90 to 120 minutes
Why should you choose it?
Puts teams in completely unfamiliar territory, which is exactly where real collaboration happens
Balances technical thinking with creative problem-solving in equal measure
Energises groups who’ve outgrown the usual team building playbook
Creates natural moments of leadership, delegation, and trust under pressure
Leaves participants with a genuine sense of achievement as they built something that actually flies
Result
Teams walk away having done something they genuinely didn’t think they could. The process of building, failing, adjusting, and eventually flying creates a shared story that translates directly back to the workplace, because that’s exactly what great teams do every day. Beyond the buzz of the final challenge, participants leave more confident in each other’s abilities and more willing to tackle the unknown together.
Learning Outcome
Collaboration: Divide roles and responsibilities to build and operate effectively as one unit
Problem-Solving: Diagnose and fix real challenges under time pressure and competitive stakes
Creativity: Design obstacle courses and strategies that outsmart the competition
Resilience: Regroup quickly when the drone and the plan don’t go as expected
Adaptability: Adjust approach on the fly as challenges evolve throughout the session
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Have any Questions?
What does the energy feel like on the day?
Chaotic in the best possible way. There’s a lot of noise, laughter, and the occasional crash, which usually gets the biggest cheer of the day.
Is it suitable for teams that are not usually hands-on?
Especially so. Teams that spend most of their time in meetings and on screens tend to surprise themselves the most, and that surprise is incredibly powerful for team dynamics.
What happens during the final challenge?
Teams put everything they’ve learned, building, flying, strategy, and coordination, into one last head-to-head competition. It’s the moment the whole session builds toward.
What do participants typically take away from the experience?
Most teams talk about how quickly they had to trust each other. When you’re navigating a drone through an obstacle course you designed yourself, there’s no room for hesitation, and that kind of trust doesn’t stay at the activity. It comes back to work with them.