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STEM Fundamentals: A Career-Connected Drone Curriculum Built for Real Classrooms
STEM Fundamentals is a career-connected drone curriculum designed for grades 4–8. Built by educators and aligned to national and state standards, it blends coding, camera-based data capture, and real-world drone missions to develop STEM skills, critical thinking, and early career awareness through a ready-to-run classroom system.
Kelley O'Neill
Jan 205 min read


Beyond the License: Bridging the "Paper Pilot" Gap in UAS Workforce Education
The "Paper Pilot" gap is a workforce crisis where certified pilots lack actual flight skills. Drone Legends’ Advanced UAS Precision Pilot™ program solves this for Grades 9–12 CTE via manual FPV training and NIST-aligned validation. By focusing on competence before credentials, it ensures graduates meet rigorous professional standards for high-stakes missions in energy and public safety. Bridging the gap from license to mastery.
Scott Buell
Jan 45 min read


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.
Scott Buell
Dec 13, 20256 min read


What Is Drone-Based STEM Learning? A Complete Guide for Grades 4 to 8
Drone-based STEM learning gives students in grades 4 to 8 a hands-on way to explore coding, engineering, physics, and real-world technology. By flying and programming drones, students build problem solving skills, teamwork, and confidence while meeting science and technology standards. This guide explains how drone STEM programs work, why they are effective, and how schools can implement them successfully.
Heather Long
Nov 30, 20256 min read


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.
Scott Buell
Oct 23, 20256 min read


Drone Tournaments in School
Bring STEM to life with a school drone tournament! Students learn coding, teamwork, and problem-solving through fun, hands-on drone challenges. With Drone Legends, educators can easily plan safe, engaging competitions that inspire creativity and build real-world tech skills. Perfect for schools and after-school programs nationwide — turn your gym into a drone arena and watch learning take flight!
Scott Buell
Oct 12, 20254 min read


Learning to Code with Drones: An Interactive Approach for Grades 4-8
Discover how coding drones transforms STEM education for grades 4-8. In this blog, we explore how drone coding combines science, technology, engineering, and math into an engaging hands-on experience. Learn how schools are using drone clubs to foster collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity while preparing students for future careers in technology. From classroom safety tips to choosing the right equipment, this guide helps teachers, parents, and students unlock the pow
Kelley O'Neill
Oct 2, 20255 min read


Teaching Drone Education with Standards
Drone education standards provide the roadmap for safe, effective, and engaging STEM learning. From coding and flight practice to safety and career readiness, these standards ensure students gain real-world skills while staying aligned with STEM curriculum goals. Discover how to implement a standards-based drone program in your classroom or homeschool to inspire future innovators.
Scott Buell
Sep 27, 20254 min read


Integrating Drones into STEM Education
Integrating drones into STEM education makes science, technology, engineering, and math come alive for students. Drones give learners hands-on experiences with physics, coding, problem-solving, and real-world applications like environmental monitoring and design challenges. With the right curriculum and classroom setup, drones boost engagement, collaboration, and future-ready skills while keeping lessons aligned with educational standards.
Heather Long
Sep 24, 20254 min read
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