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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.

Scott Buell
6 days ago6 min read


High School FPV Drone Racing Meets Career-Tech: A Pathway to FAA Part 107
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 236 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 25 min read


8 Keys to a Successful Drone STEM Curriculum
Learn 8 essential tips for launching a successful drone STEM curriculum in your school. Discover how to choose the right drone, teach coding, organize your class, and turn real-world missions into engaging STEM experiences for grades 4–6.

Scott Buell
Aug 56 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
Jul 132 min read


10 Ways to Use Drones in the Classroom
Drones are one of the best tools for hands-on STEM learning, giving students the chance to solve problems, collaborate, and apply real-world skills. From obstacle courses to coding challenges, there are endless ways to use drones in the classroom. Discover 10 practical ideas for teaching STEM with drones and how a quality drone curriculum can transform student engagement.

Scott Buell
Jun 255 min read


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


How Hands-On Drone Missions Inspire Young Entrepreneurs & STEM Careers
Discover how hands-on drone missions in the classroom can spark STEM careers and entrepreneurial thinking in young learners. Learn how Drone Legends empowers students through real-world challenges, coding, creativity, and confidence-building missions.
Arianna Hemmings
Feb 34 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


Where Dreams Take Flight: How the FPV Initiator Program is Prepping Tomorrow's Tech Leaders
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.

Scott Buell
Sep 25, 20232 min read


The Benefits of a Well-Designed Drone Curriculum for Young Students
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.
Jordan Mavrogeorge
May 2, 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


Drone Projects for Students
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.
Heather Long
Jul 22, 20224 min read


Drone Science Project Ideas
Discover fun and educational drone science project ideas for students. Explore hands-on experiments in STEM, from aerial mapping to payload tests and rescue demos.
Jordan Mavrogeorge
Jul 22, 20224 min read
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