THE DRONE LEGENDS BLOG

Discover how Drone Legends combines adventure, storytelling, and real-world STEM learning to ignite curiosity in students. Explore a hands-on approach that blends drone tech, character development, and academic standards.

Unplugged coding introduces young learners to programming through hands-on, screen-free activities. It builds foundational skills like sequencing, problem-solving, and collaboration using tangible tools—not tablets. Discover how Little Legends™ brings coding to life for K–3 students with standards-aligned lessons, engaging stories, and team-based challenges designed to make early STEM education fun, accessible, and effective.

Learn how to create a successful after-school STEM program for K-3 students using hands-on, story-driven activities. This guide explores how play-based learning boosts curiosity, collaboration, and foundational STEM skills—without screens. Discover how Little Legends helps educators launch engaging, age-appropriate programs with turnkey lessons, proposal templates, and free grant-writing support.

Discover how play-based, story-driven STEM education helps young children build real skills, without screens. Learn how programs like Little Legends use hands-on activities and narrative adventures to boost creativity, collaboration, and early STEM learning in fun, age-appropriate ways.

Explore how drone coding engages grades 4–8 in STEM education. Learn how to integrate drones into your classroom, boost real-world skills, and inspire future tech careers through hands-on, interactive learning. Perfect for teachers and parents alike.

FPV Initiator from Drone Legends brings first-person-view drone piloting into classrooms through immersive, hands-on STEM learning. Aligned to academic and CTE standards, this program helps students develop technical, creative, and career-ready skills through real-world flight experiences.

Discover how the FPV Initiator program brings precision drone piloting into the classroom through immersive, career-aligned learning. This 12-lesson course prepares middle and high school students for future-ready tech careers by combining hands-on drone racing with CTE-aligned skills.

Drones are powerful tools for learning and exploration. From basic flight skills like throttle and yaw to safety practices and drone types, this intro guide helps students and educators discover how drones enhance STEM education in the classroom.

Drones are transforming how we teach STEM. A well-designed drone curriculum helps young students build real-world skills in science, engineering, math, and coding through hands-on experience. This blog explores how drone programs enhance critical thinking, spark innovation, and prepare learners for future careers. Learn how Drone Legends equips educators with tools to make learning fun, relevant, and engaging across grades 5–8.

Drones offer students in grades 5–8 a fun, hands-on way to explore STEM and strengthen teamwork skills. In this blog, we explore how a well-designed drone curriculum, drone clubs, and drone camps can engage learners through collaborative missions, coding, and real-world applications. Discover how drones can enhance education while teaching responsibility, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

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Indoor drones are a safe, engaging way to teach STEM in elementary and middle school classrooms. When combined with the right curriculum, they enhance learning, encourage responsible behavior, and develop critical thinking and collaboration skills. In this blog, we explore the benefits of using indoor drones for both education and character development — and why they’re ideal for school-based programs.

Fourth grade science is a critical time to foster curiosity and build foundational STEM skills—and drones are the perfect tool to bring lessons to life. Interactive, hands-on, and adaptable across disciplines, drones give students a thrilling window into the real world of science and technology. Imagine students flying drones to map their schoolyard in 3D, or using sensors to measure wind speed and temperature as they learn about weather systems. These activities aren’t just

Keep STEM learning active all winter with fun, hands-on experiments for preschool through middle school. Explore indoor and outdoor winter STEM activities—including drones, engineering, and science experiments—perfect for snowy days and curious minds.

The drone education market is set to reach $499 million by 2026. Any teacher can use drones to boost STEM learning, increase engagement, and build career-ready skills. This guide shares tips for teaching with drones, from safety rules to role assignments, so every student benefits from hands-on, structured learning.

Drones are transforming education, boosting STEM engagement for students from kindergarten to high school. Affordable and adaptable, they teach technical, creative, and social-emotional skills through hands-on learning. With the right curriculum, drones help schools meet standards, inspire curiosity, and prepare students for future careers in science, engineering, and technology.

Fall is the perfect season to spark curiosity with hands-on STEM projects for kids. From erupting pumpkins to drone missions, explore engaging activities for K–8 learners that blend science, creativity, and seasonal fun.

Discover how veteran educator Mark Kaercher uses the Drone Legends curriculum to transform his sixth grade Innovation Lab into a hands-on STEM learning hub. In this exclusive interview, Mark shares how drones engage students in real-world problem solving, foster teamwork, and inspire future-ready skills. Learn how even educators with zero drone experience can launch powerful, standards-aligned drone programs that integrate coding, engineering, and social-emotional learning. W

Are recreational drones safe for kids? Yes—if used correctly. While drone flying can involve risk, it also teaches kids real-world responsibility and STEM skills. In this post, we outline common safety concerns and offer practical tips to help parents choose the right drone, understand FAA rules, locate safe flying zones, and support their child’s journey into drone piloting. If your child is curious about drones, now is a great time to introduce them to one of today’s most e

Discover how drone projects can transform your classroom into a hub of creativity, collaboration, and real-world STEM learning. From science experiments and coding challenges to aerial photography and engineering builds, this guide explores hands-on drone activities that ignite curiosity and build career-ready skills in students of all ages.