Tag: drone

Drones and Hurricane Ian Rescue

On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian quickly became a Category 4 hurricane as it lurched towards the west coast of Florida. The hurricane’s wind speeds reached 155 mph, just 2 shy of a Category 5 hurricane. Millions of Florida residents braced themselves for impact. By the next day, Hurricane Ian would become one of the […]

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 […]

Drone Clubs Near Me

Joining a drone club is THE FUNNEST way to learn and explore mechanics, flight, coding, and more. Many drone clubs are popping up these days, giving kids and adults a sharper knowledge of STEM in a hands-on, get-in-the-mix, work-together environment.  If you’re wondering where to get kids involved with drones or learn how to fly […]

Learning to Fly a Drone

The first step to enjoying all the possibilities drones bring is learning to fly one properly. From military missions to at-home entertainment, drones are becoming a regular tool in society. STEM projects increasingly rely on drone operators, and basic drone navigation is sure to become common knowledge among students and future innovators.  Whether it be […]

Drones for Kids: Best Features and Drone Models to Look For

When using drones in early education, kids have the chance to explore their world through new eyes. Drones are one of the most engaging (and fun!) ways to fuel the interest in STEM in the classroom. But even if teachers know this, starting a drone curriculum program – and even finding drones for kids – […]

Hand Operated Drones

Drones come in so many shapes and sizes, there is always more to learn. While the Drone Legends curriculum makes use of the incredible Tello — a lightweight drone that’s safe to use in the classroom or outdoors — we love learning all about the drone variations available to young Legends, like hand operated drones.  […]

Drone Legends is on Pinterest

From drone safety tips to the latest educational apps helping kids reach their full potential — there’s a lot of information out there on the world wide web. So much, in fact, it can be overwhelming at times. The good news? Drone Legends is on Pinterest!   We love using this amazing resource as a space […]

Drones for Spring Break (and 6 Ways to Boost Spring Break Registration)

If you are a teacher, administrator or program leader of any kind, you need to recognize: Spring Break is just around the corner. In fact, summer camps are probably already in planning mode / pre-registration. But, one step at a time.  Are You Ready for Spring Break This Year? Spring Break 2022 is truly only […]

Meghan Salter Joins the Drone Legends Team

We are thrilled to announce that Meghan Salter, a long-time drone classroom user and teacher from West Virginia, is joining the Drone Legends team! Meghan could be considered an OG when it comes to drones in school. Here’s a little more about her story, how she uses drones in her classroom in WV, and how […]

Is Your Kid Getting a Drone for Christmas?

We’d like to say “we’ve peeked under your tree and know what’s coming,” but we’re not quite that whimsical. I mean, we’re STEM people. What we do know is that drones for Christmas are a hot item this year, and at Drone Legends, we’re fully behind that! Drones as gifts are a great way to […]