Build a Rubber-Band-Powered Helicopter

About this workshop

We will explore how a propeller works. How is a helicopter propeller positioned? What makes a helicopter fly? What different shapes can propellers have?

What you will build

We will build small helicopters with different propellers, experiment with different designs, and learn how to launch them.

What it covers

Potential energy, kinetic energy, elastic deformation.

What you need to know first

No previous STEM or science experience is required; curiosity and a willingness to build, experiment, and ask questions are all you need.

When and where

• Date22 November 2026
• Time15:30
• Duration60 min
• WhereVanhan-Mankkaan kuja 2 C, Espoo
• SeriesHands-on STEM: Electricity & Motion · 12
• TopicMovement