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7 Flight Paths to a Drone Career: Exploring the Different Types of Aerial Cinematography
Whether you’re passionate about filmmaking, events, or travel, there’s a range of options, all of which highlight different skills and interests.

Scott Buell
Feb 257 min read


Drone Legends: Where STEM Meets Adventure
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.

Scott Buell
Jan 293 min read


How Standards-Based Drone Curriculum Elevates STEM Learning: An Interview with Vonae Tanner
Discover how a standards-based drone curriculum can transform STEM education. In this interview, educator Vonae Tanner shares how Drone Legends aligns with NGSS, CSTA, and real-world learning to empower teachers and students.

Scott Buell
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Beyond Screens: How Story-Driven, Play-Based STEM Learning Benefits Young Children
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.

Scott Buell
Dec 3, 20244 min read


Introducing Drone Basics to Young Learners: A Guide for Grades 4-8
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.
Arianna Hemmings
Jan 4, 20245 min read


Unlocking Future Tech Careers: How FPV Initiator Prepares Students for Technical Futures through Career Technical Education (CTE)
FPV Initiator is a cutting-edge drone piloting program that prepares students for future tech careers through hands-on learning and strong CTE alignment. With modules covering drone safety, flight mechanics, and radio control, students gain real-world skills that map to Career Ready Practices. Whether aiming for careers in robotics, aviation, or telecommunications, FPV Initiator empowers learners with the tools to thrive in tomorrow’s technical workforce.

Scott Buell
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Introduction to Drones: The Basics
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.

Scott Buell
May 31, 20233 min read


8 Ways Drone Technology Provides Unique and Interesting Ways to Explore Science in 4th Grade.
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
Arianna Hemmings
Dec 29, 20222 min read


Winter Break Activity Ideas for STEM Fun
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.
Arianna Hemmings
Dec 2, 20225 min read


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