Empower your learners to build technical confidence and master the skies regardless of their experience. Whether you are introducing foundational programming with our indoor codable mini-drones or launching a deep CTE-aligned pathway with advanced buildable UAVs, these turnkey kits deliver everything you need. Eliminate the stress of sourcing separate components with the ready-to-teach curriculum, hardware and training needed to succeed.
What Are the Best Drone Kits for Schools?
Every learning space has its own rhythm, and it depends on who you're teaching and how much time you have. Here are three fantastic options to get your students airborne, whether they're beginners or preparing for tech careers:
- Ready, Set, Drone! 3rd Edition (grades 4-8, from $995): 12 one-hour lessons built around BrickLAB mini quadcopters, covering flight safety, basic piloting and drone physics. No coding required, and the digital Droneology Jr. course runs on Macs, PCs, iPads, Android tablets and Chromebooks.
- Drone Designers: Exploring STEAM Careers 2nd Edition (grades 4-8, from $995): Students costume, choreograph and code mini-drones for live performances, connecting drone technology to real STEAM careers. The program calls for six internet-connected laptops or Chromebooks to run the Blockly coding app (not compatible with iOS or Android).
- Drone Pathways: Foundations of Flight Operations (grades 10-12, from $3,995): In this program, students assemble the modular Flex UAV, train on a flight simulator, then fly missions including an agriculture sprayer simulation. Four CTE package tiers run from a 2-drone starter to a 10-drone pro package with a bundled Part 107 prep license.
Drone Add-Ons for Every Stage of a Program
Beyond core drone hardware, these supplemental materials and add-ons enrich your program once it's up and running:
- Drone Pilot Ground School ($180-$3,000): This online course that prepares students and educators for the FAA Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Test, covering all required knowledge areas across 70+ video lectures. Sold as a single seat or as a 20-, 25- or 50-seat LMS site license for a full class.
- Discover Drones Outdoor Practice Add-on ($349): Extend the drone program with additional outdoor flight practice materials once students are ready to move beyond the training simulator.
- Droneology ED! App ($12.99): This mobile-friendly digital course covers drone safety, laws and regulations. It's built into several drone programs and can also be purchased on its own.
Building STEM Skills Through Drone Technology
Transform passive screen time into active skill-building with UAV programs designed for immediate impact. We know educators need reliable resources to keep learners engaged, so every kit includes standards-aligned lessons, physical hardware and step-by-step guides to get your program flying.
- Early flight exploration: Introduce the foundational skills of aviation with our Ready, Set, Drone! program, guiding early learners through basic piloting, drone physics and essential flight safety using accessible mini-drones.
- Coding for arts and entertainment: Dive into creative STEAM pathways with Drone Designers. Learners step into professional roles modeled after a real drone light-show company, mastering block-based coding to costume, choreograph and execute synchronized live mini-drone performances.
- Advanced engineering and CTE: Transition to industry-aligned career preparation with Drone Pathways. Learners actively assemble modular, buildable UAVs, run flight simulator missions and master the mechanical discipline required for advanced industry credentials like the FAA Part 107 certification.
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Procuring Educational Drone Building Kits
Our turnkey packages deliver proprietary curriculum and curated hardware designed to scale perfectly to your learning environment, whether you are supporting a handful of learners or a massive district rollout. We accept purchase orders, provide rapid quotes and W9s and align directly with the most common STEM and CTE grant funding sources.
