Author: jmavrogeorge
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Why Start Career Technical Education (CTE) in Elementary School?
Most traditional academic experiences lack real-world connection and preparation for future careers. This is a problem that experts in Career Technical Education (CTE) are addressing. The world is changing. The skills of tomorrow aren’t all learned in a classroom. Many hands-on fields are advancing beyond things historically associated with CTE. Yes, that’s where young adults…
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Drones and Movie Production
Drones are advancing the field of STEM in incredible ways. But they’re also taking the arts industry to brilliant new levels, especially with so many possibilities of drone photography and film. In the same way the photograph revolutionized still art and video revolutionized photography, drones are changing the process for image creators everywhere. With new…
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Drones and the Environment
Wouldn’t it be convenient if there were affordable, data-rich tools that could improve our lands, seas, and skies? There are. They’re called drones. And you already know we’re fans. If you care about the environment, read on to learn how drones can help humanity resolve environmental issues, learn more about where we live, and better…
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Drones and Mapping
Drone technology has the power to revolutionize how we work and live. From delivering packages to making the streets safer, we’ve only just started to see the impact drones will have in our daily lives. One area where drones have already started to have a noticeable effect is in the surveying industry. Drone mapping is…
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Drones and Police
Law enforcement agencies have a history of embracing cutting-edge technologies. From fingerprints and DNA evidence to machine learning and artificial intelligence, police departments use advanced tools to keep our world safe. Drone technology is always getting better, making it more affordable and effective for all types of uses. The police, fire departments, and emergency services…
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Drones and the Weather
As we continue to look at all the positive capabilities of drones for humanity, it’s clear to see that there are few limits. Drones help farmers save crops. Drones make global medical relief possible. Drones empower scientists, artists, teachers, and professionals in between. Drones can even predict the weather, and notify regions of upcoming natural…
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The Drone Legends Program in Action: An Interview With Lily Kulchitskaya
How does the Drone Legends program work in schools? We interviewed Lily Kulchitskaya, after school program manager at a large west coast school district, to find out. Read to learn what it’s like to run our drone education program for kids! What is it like to set up a Drone Legends program? First, we organize…
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Drones and Surveillance
One of the many uses for commercial drones today includes aerial surveillance. Drones are a more affordable, discreet, and often safer option than manned aircraft for security missions, making them ideal tools for gathering and delivering sensitive information. Although drones are opening the job market, there’s still work to be done before drones become an…
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The Call for Early STEM Learning: An Interview With Laura Spence
Drone Legends recently interviewed Laura Spence, an international educational consultant and K-12 STEM program specialist. We discussed the importance of STEM inside and outside the classroom. We asked Laura how educators, parents, and organizations can help children move into future career roles that are growing in demand. Here’s what Laura shared. How is STEM education…
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Are Recreational Drones Safe for Kids?
Drone hobbyists know how safe most recreational drones can be— as long as they are used responsibly. Parents who are unfamiliar with drones, however, might think an uncrewed vehicle (UAV) isn’t the safest thing in the world. And they’re right: although drones are extremely fun, they do require some safety precautions and spatial awareness. Wondering…