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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
Nov 26 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 236 min read


Drones for Middle School
Drones bring STEM learning to life for middle school students. From coding and math to science, art, and language arts, drones offer hands-on ways to build critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. With mission-based activities, students gain real-world problem-solving skills while exploring future careers. Discover how drone education can transform your middle school classroom.

Scott Buell
Aug 305 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


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


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


Drone Curriculum for Elementary Schools: Tips and Best Practices
Explore how drone curriculum in elementary schools makes STEM learning hands-on, exciting, and future-ready. From coding to real-world skills, discover tips and best practices for building a successful drone program for kids. Drone Legends helps educators bring STEM to life with classroom-ready lessons that inspire the next generation of innovators.
Heather Long
Jun 243 min read


Five Super Cool Uses for Drones
From entertainment and exploration to wellness, conservation, and education, drones are transforming the world in surprising ways. At Drone Legends, our drone curriculum brings these innovations into the classroom, helping students learn STEM skills through real-world applications of drone technology. Discover five super cool uses for drones and how they inspire the next generation of problem-solvers.
Arianna Hemmings
Apr 53 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


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 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


Why We Should Be Teaching STEM With Drones to Fourth and Fifth Graders
STEM education in grades 4 and 5 is critical for developing foundational skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. Drones offer an effective way to deliver hands-on, meaningful STEM experiences at this level. In this post, we explore why fourth and fifth graders are ready for real-world STEM challenges, how drones engage students across learning styles, and what makes the Drone Legends curriculum effective for upper elementary classrooms.

Scott Buell
Apr 26, 20225 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
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