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A student participates in First Person View drone training, developing manual flight control and spatial awareness skills used in advanced CTE and workforce preparation programs.

Drone Careers, FPV Training, and CTE Pathways: Preparing Students for the UAS Workforce

Drone careers are growing rapidly across industries, but certification alone is no longer enough. This in-depth guide explores how Career and Technical Education programs can prepare students for the UAS workforce through hands-on drone training, First Person View flight, FAA Part 107 preparation, and real-world operational pathways supported by Drone Legends.

Drone Careers

Scott Buell

2 days ago6 min read

A student experiences First-Person View (FPV) drone flight through immersive goggles, demonstrating how hands-on drone technology builds real-world piloting and STEM skills in modern CTE classrooms.

Drone Career Pathways: How High Schools Can Prepare Students for FAA-Certified Drone Careers/

Drones are reshaping the modern workforce. This white paper explores how high school CTE programs can prepare students for FAA Part 107 certification and a wide range of drone-related careers, from piloting and inspection to data science and engineering.

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

Scott Buell

Nov 26 min read

High school students and coaches celebrate FPV drone racing achievements in front of the USDRA competition banner.

Elevate Your Classroom with FPV Drone Racing: A Pathway to Career Readiness

High school drone racing is more than an exciting competition. Through FPV flight, USDRA events, and FAA Part 107 certification, schools are creating real CTE pathways that prepare students for future careers in technology, aviation, and engineering.

Drone Racing

Scott Buell

Oct 236 min read