Tag: drones
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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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Drones and Healthcare
Drones are saving lives. With the rise in commercial drone use around the world, people are discovering how drones can be used for good in more ways than ever. While some might picture drones as futuristic, novel aircraft that are going to deliver your packages, these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are actually supporting life on…
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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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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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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…
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Using Drones in Math
Math is critical for drone use in all fields. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are used in everything from professional videography to advanced military missions to agriculture. Drones in math make perfect sense. Drones only operate because of mathematical and physical principles. They can be groundbreaking (and fun) tools teachers use to encourage a love of…
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Drones and Agriculture: Drone Legends Interviews Dimitra
This is the first in a series to inspire everyone in the Drone Legends community (administrators, educators, volunteers, parents, and kids) with a peek into how drones are used in the real world. First up, we’re exploring drones and agriculture. Ben Wark, a director from the international AgTech company, Dimitra, shared with us how drones…
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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…