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What Employers Want Students to Know About Drones (And What Schools Often Miss)

Drones are now used across construction, engineering, surveying, agriculture, public safety, and infrastructure inspection. As a result, employers are increasingly...

Drone Curriculum: What Equipment You Actually Need to Start Teaching Drones (and What You Don’t)

One of the first questions schools ask when starting a drone program is, “What equipment do we need?” Unfortunately, this...

How to Teach Drone Skills Safely and Legally in High School

Teaching drone skills in a high school setting raises two immediate concerns for schools: safety and legality. Administrators want to...

Why Students Who Struggle in Traditional Classes Thrive in Drone Programs

Every school has students who struggle in traditional classrooms. They may fall behind during lectures, disengage from worksheets, or feel...

Common Mistakes Schools Make When Starting Drone Programs

Many schools are excited about drones, but a large number of drone programs stall or disappear within the first year....

Drone Curriculum for Schools: What You Actually Need (And Don’t Need)

This article breaks down what matters in a school drone curriculum—and what schools can safely skip....

The Complete Guide to Starting a High School Drone Program

This guide will break down what it really takes to start a drone program at a high school, including curriculum,...

7-Min Curriculum Overview

If you're a school leader looking for a way to connect students to real careers, boost engagement, and bring hands-on...

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Whether you want to introduce students to drone technology, prepare them for FAA certification, or do both, Drone Launch Learning gives you a proven path.

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