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WORK IN PROGRESS:

This section is currently being worked on. A lot of links are still dead, and some information may still change.

WORK IN PROGRESS:

CRAZY, EPIC THINGS IN 2013

We are planning some crazy, epic things for May - June next year. Until then, we are only supporting MiniNodeCopter events.

If you want to be part of the big thing, get in touch.

Qualifications

In order to organize an event using the nodecopter name and brand for the first time, you must follow these steps:

1. Attend at least one nodecopter event.
2. Get at least one existing organizer to provide oversight.
3. Read all information on these pages.
4. Send an email to core@nodecopter.com to discuss your event before announcing it.

Any event not coordinated with us must not call itself nodecopter and will receive no support from the nodecopter network of volunteers.

Core Values

Anybody organizing an event should agree with this:

• NodeCopter is a community event (affordable & inclusive)
• NodeCopter is non-profit (all money goes into the events)
• NodeCopter is about learning, sharing and fun (be nice)

To ensure that all events follow these values, the core copter team provides benevolent dictatorship for all events.

What you need to know

• Budget: The costs of organizing an event
• Financing: How to pay for an event
• Sponsors: Tips for approach sponsors
• Venue: What makes a good nodecopter venue
• Tickets: How to sell and price your tickets
• Purchase: Where to buy drones and parts
• Date: How to pick a good date for your event
• Setup the drones: How to setup the drones before the event
• Setup the venue: A few tips on how to setup the venue
• Schedule: How to run the nodecopter day itself
• MiniNodeCopter: Learn about our mininodecopter events