Add drone pre-flight check scenario to demonstrate control flow

[Copilot]

Overview

Added a practical robotics example to demonstrate if-elif-else control flow statements in Python. The new 02_control_flow.py file contains a drone pre-flight battery check scenario that students can easily understand and relate to.

Implementation Details

The file implements a battery percentage check system that provides flight recommendations based on three distinct battery level ranges:

• Below 25%: Displays a critical warning - "Warning: Battery critically low. Do not fly."
• 25-75%: Indicates safe operation for limited use - "Battery OK for short flight."
• Above 75%: Confirms optimal conditions - "Battery optimal. Ready for flight."

Example Output

When running the script with the default battery level of 80%:

Battery optimal. Ready for flight.

Students can easily modify the battery_percentage variable to test different scenarios and observe how the control flow responds to different conditions.

Educational Value

This practical example helps students understand:

• Conditional logic using if-elif-else statements
• Real-world applications of control flow in robotics
• Decision-making processes in autonomous systems
• Safe operating procedures for robotic platforms

The scenario is directly applicable to RobotX Workshop students working with drones and autonomous vehicles.

Original prompt

Add a Practical Control Flow Scenario
This task tells Copilot to create a realistic decision-making process that a student would encounter in robotics.

In 02_control_flow.py, add a drone pre-flight check scenario.
Use an if-elif-else statement to check a battery_percentage variable.

• If below 25%, print "Warning: Battery critically low. Do not fly."
• If between 25% and 75%, print "Battery OK for short flight."
• If above 75%, print "Battery optimal. Ready for flight."

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