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We partner with many GEAR UP and TRIO programs nationwide to provide pathways for students to get certified as a Commercial Drone Pilot.
The drone industry is expected to increase to over $63 billion by 2025. As industries such as agriculture, construction, media and more are adopting drones, UAVs provide a growing opportunity for careers. Incorporating drones into the classroom not only encourages students to pursue a career in that field, but it also provides a great way to engage students in all subjects of STEAM!
Congratulations to the Winner of Discover Mini Drones
Congrats to Winona Wigfall!
Director from Rowan University CHAMP/GEAR UP Program
“Thank you for awarding me this prize. Currently we are working with middle and high school students 100% remotely. I hope to have a staff member become familiar with the drone.”
Drone Industries are On the Rise
There is a huge demand for drone pilots in today's ever-evolving marketplace, offering a new STEM career path for your students. With opportunities in Real Estate, Firefighting, Search and Rescue, Agriculture, Construction, Photography, and more, many universities are adopting 2- and 4-year degrees in UAV studies.
At age 16 students can apply to get their Commercial Drone Pilot's License and can start working right away as a drone pilot. UAV-related job salaries range from 73k to over 100k per year, making drone careers the perfect opportunity that students are searching for.
Free Drone Resources
PCS Edventures Drone Collection
From UAV piloting, regulations, and safety in Ready, Set, Drone! to the career applications in Drone Designers, PCS Edventures mini drone programs are sure to get the attention of middle school students. Then, in Discover Drones, older students have a chance to handle advanced drone technology by building, flying and even racing the educational drone RubiQ.
Ready, Set, Drone! 2nd Edition
In Ready, Set, Drone!, students in grades 4-8 take on a variety of hands-on STEAM challenges with mini drones! The curriculum is a perfect introduction to the world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and builds skills in communication, engineering design, scientific inquiry and more.
Drone Designers: Exploring STEAM Careers
In Drone Designers, students in grades 4-8 mirror the techniques used by a renowned drone production company. From coding to costume design, students work towards a fully autonomous choreographed performance. With a little imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills students combine arts and science in this innovative program!
Discover Drones
Discover Drones is a comprehensive launch into UAV technology and drone careers for students in grades 7-12. Learners begin with a set of parts, engage in hands-on STEM to build and configure a functional quadcopter, then fly, encountering countless STEM topics along the way.
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References
Drone market outlook: industry growth trends, market stats and forecast. (2020, March 3). Retrieved from https://www.businessinsider.com/drone-industry-analysis-market-trends-growth-forecasts
How Much Do Drone Pilots Make? Hourly and Salary Data and Estimates. (2020, March 23). Retrieved from https://pilotinstitute.com/drone-pilots-salaries/
