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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


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 124 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 244 min read


Unleashing the Future of Education with FPV Initiator: The Game-Changing Drone Curriculum Your School Needs Now
Experience the thrill of flight with FPV Initiator, the drone racing curriculum transforming classrooms into immersive learning arenas. Students across the U.S. learn drone piloting, teamwork, and career-ready CTE skills through hands-on FPV racing. Perfect for middle and high schools looking to bring esports-style excitement to STEM education.
Jack Booher
Aug 283 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


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


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


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


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


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


The Benefits of Using Indoor Drones in the Elementary and Middle School Classroom: A Focus on Safety and Character Development
Indoor drones are a safe, engaging way to teach STEM in elementary and middle school classrooms. When combined with the right curriculum, they enhance learning, encourage responsible behavior, and develop critical thinking and collaboration skills. In this blog, we explore the benefits of using indoor drones for both education and character development — and why they’re ideal for school-based programs.

Scott Buell
Jan 24, 20232 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


Drones for 6th Grade
Looking for a way to make 6th grade more engaging? Drones for 6th grade bring STEM to life through hands-on projects that teach science, math, coding, and creativity. In this blog, discover how drones support learning across multiple subjects while building real-world skills and sparking curiosity in new middle schoolers. Get tips, project ideas, and recommendations for the best drones for the classroom.
Heather Long
Oct 7, 20224 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


Drones for School Programs: an Administrator’s Guide
Drones are revolutionizing schools by boosting engagement, enhancing learning, and making STEM more accessible to all students. For administrators, drone programs offer a strategic advantage—helping improve enrollment, support teacher retention, and deliver powerful hands-on experiences. This guide explores the benefits of drones for school programs, plus practical tips for setup, equipment, and professional development.

Scott Buell
Jul 16, 20224 min read


Drone Clubs Near Me
Looking for a drone club near you? Discover how kids can explore STEM through flying, coding, and building drones in exciting group settings. From school clubs to summer camps, this guide shares how to join or start a student drone club, what you’ll need, and the hands-on benefits of drones in education. Ready to spark curiosity, teamwork, and tech skills? Let’s launch!
Arianna Hemmings
Jun 24, 20224 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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