Category: DRONES & EDUCATION
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A Guide to Microdrones
Microdrones: they’re drones, but smaller. And while smaller often means less functional, in this case, that could not be further from the truth. The affordability, convenience, and versatility of microdrones have resulted in numerous innovative solutions for problems facing professionals in many different industries. From disaster management and environmental monitoring to surveillance and education, these…
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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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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…
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Kid-Made Drone Videos
Drones are becoming an everyday tool in society, from the workforce to backyard play to schools. We know that educational drones can help kids in middle school and elementary school grasp important STEAM concepts in fun, hands-on ways. Creating drone videos from drone video footage is a fun-filled, multi-stage, expressive and technical activity. When it…
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Using Drones as an Engagement Tool in Remediation
When a student doesn’t initially grasp curriculum content with the rest of their class, it’s easy for them to feel discouraged. Good teachers identify and address these setbacks, then work with students to catch up. Great teachers search high and low for new solutions that ensure every child has support when filling in these learning…
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Drone Projects for Students
Students can’t wait to get their hands on drones— it doesn’t matter if it’s inside the classroom or right outside their home. Test, fly, launch, land: drones are an amazing tool for fun, hands-on learning for all ages. How can students explore useful, career-ready skills using drones? Here’s a peek at how drone projects can…
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Drone Science Project Ideas
Hands-on science projects continue to pioneer the STEM movement in modern education. Since 1901, classroom science projects have allowed students and young researchers to shed light on scientific uncertainties and discover real, applicable findings. These days, students can take these projects to new heights with the amazing technology available to consumers and classrooms. One technology…
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Drone Technology Education (for Kids!)
For kids, drones are always a fun time. Let’s be honest, kids love tech. But education? That’s not always a fun concept to a kid. So… what if we combine the three? Enter: drone technology education. Read on to learn how drones help kids learn STEM and develop real-world skills in unforgettably fun ways. Kids…
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Drones for School Programs: an Administrator’s Guide
Drones are trending in schools these days— and for great reasons. If you work at a school, you’ve heard stories from colleagues or students about the “W-O-W” of drone programs. Does this mean you should consider a drone education program for your school? Keep reading to learn how drones can benefit everyone from your school…
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Character Development in Education: The Drone Legends Mission
Recently, I was asked why I made the pivot into education. Specifically, why drones? It got me thinking about the main purpose behind Drone Legends as a company and as an education program. That reason is to inspire character development in educators and students. Here’s a preview of what that means to Drone Legends and…