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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 244 min read


Are Drones in the Classroom Safe?
Ready to bring a safe, standards-aligned drone curriculum to your school? Contact Drone Legends today and see how drones can transform your STEM program.

Scott Buell
Aug 208 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
Aug 122 min read


Drones and Enrichment Programs
Drone enrichment programs bring STEM learning to life through hands-on missions, coding, aerial photography, and teamwork. With little barrier to entry, students of all backgrounds and learning styles can fly drones, explore emerging technologies, and build critical thinking skills. Discover how drones make enrichment and afterschool programs more engaging, empowering, and fun.
Arianna Hemmings
Jun 204 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 to Start an After-School STEM Program for Grades K-3: A Guide for Teachers
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.

Scott Buell
Dec 3, 20244 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


Drones for Education
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.

Scott Buell
Nov 11, 20224 min read


Fall STEM Activities for Elementary and Middle School
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.
Arianna Hemmings
Nov 4, 20226 min read


Are Recreational Drones Safe for Kids?
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
Heather Long
Aug 19, 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


Teaching Drones to Kids: Classroom Management Tips
Introducing drones into the classroom is exciting, but it requires structure. From setting safety rules to assigning team roles, effective classroom management keeps lessons engaging and safe. Learn strategies for managing student enthusiasm, teaching drone safety, and facilitating hands-on STEM learning that inspires problem-solving and teamwork.

Scott Buell
Apr 13, 20224 min read


Kids Drone Classes: Is This Relevant in the Real World?
Kids constantly ask, “When am I going to use this in real life?” In Drone Legends’ kids drone classes, the answer is clear. Our hands-on, cross-curricular drone curriculum bridges the gap between STEM theory and real-world application. Students build, fly, and code drones, developing skills in engineering, teamwork, and problem solving. Learn how drone classes for kids create authentic learning moments that stick.

Scott Buell
Mar 24, 20226 min read


Drone Lesson Plans
Drone Legends lesson plans transform classrooms into hands-on STEM labs where students build skills through flight, coding, teamwork, and real-world problem solving. With turnkey materials, immersive missions, and a standards-aligned curriculum, kids gain confidence, critical thinking, and tech experience that prepares them for the future. Try a free drone lesson plan today.

Scott Buell
Feb 3, 20227 min read
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