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8 Ways Drone Technology Provides Unique and Interesting Ways to Explore Science in 4th Grade.

  Drone technology is the perfect tool for fourth grade science classes as it allows students to experience the physical and mathematical properties of real-world locations in an interactive, eye-opening manner. With an array of applications, from 3D mapping of landscapes to identifying plant health from the sky, drone applications are versatile and exciting ways […]

Drones for Education

drones for education

Every single day, the Drone Legends team gets to witness drones being used as powerful educational tools. These little unmanned aerial vehicles have a huge impact on student learning outcomes, especially in the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Even if you know that drones are useful in education, there are a few […]

Drones for Middle School

drones for middle school

Drone learning in STEM education combines technical skills with adventure. What could be more fun for middle school students than getting to experience the magic of drones? Through drone programs, students learn valuable skills. And when it comes to preparing students for the future, learning about drones sets middle school students up for success. Drone […]

Drone Projects for Students

drone projects

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 […]

What We’ve Learned After Using Drones for 5 Years in the Classroom

drones in the classroom

About the Author: Carrie Robledo is an educator and co-founder of Girls Leading Innovation With Drones and Engineering, or GLIDE. You can connect with Carrie on Twitter. I have used drones in the classroom for five years, and back in those early days, there were essentially no resources (nothing like Drone Legends) and very little […]