Q: How do I activate AirDrop on iPad 4?

Thanks for the quick response.  Unfortunately, when I swipe up from the bottom, the word AirDrop does not appear.  If I could post a screen shot, I would. I have wifi, Bluetooth and an iCloud account.  From what I can tell, my device should be compatible.  Is there something elst I could be missing?

Model #MD5110LL/A

We're making progress.  When I restart the iPad, and swipe from the bottom, the word AirDrop appears for a split second then disappears.  I've also rest the router as well. 

Plan C?

Thanks again for the help!

Network settings have been reset, no change.  When I check privacy settings, I cannot find any mention of AirDrop.

Silly question, but this might be relevant.  I am working on my home network with no other AirDrip devices.  I am planning on using AirDrop in my classroom on a different network.  Could this be the issue? I would assume the AirDrop feature would be visible anyway regardless  of the network, but just not find any recsipients. 

I won't be able to test it on my school network until Monday though.  I appreciate your continuing help!

Bingo!  For some reason I had AirDrop restricted. Thanks for solving my problem!