Rockets & Flight

Drone Pilot Training

Learn to fly quadcopters and prep for FAA certification!
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👥Ages 10+
⏱️2 hours
📋One session or series
🎓FAA TRUST Prep
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Real drone piloting skills with real career applications!

Photography - Agriculture - Construction - Search & Rescue

What Students Will Do

  • Learn the Controls - Master throttle, yaw, pitch, and roll on training drones
  • Practice Hovering - The essential first skill - stable hover control
  • Navigate Obstacles - Fly through hoops, around cones, land on targets
  • Try FPV Flying - Experience first-person view with goggles
  • Race & Compete - Timed obstacle course challenges
  • Study for Certification - Learn FAA rules and airspace regulations

What Students Will Learn

Flight Physics

How four rotors create lift, and how changing their speeds controls direction.

Airspace Rules

Where you can and can't fly, and why these rules exist for safety.

Pre-Flight Checks

Battery safety, propeller inspection, and compass calibration.

Career Connections

Real jobs that use drone pilots - from filmmaking to farming.

FAA Certification Prep

  • TRUST Test Preparation - Required for all recreational drone pilots
  • Airspace Knowledge - Controlled vs uncontrolled airspace
  • Safety Regulations - Line of sight, altitude limits, no-fly zones
  • Registration Requirements - When and how to register
  • Study Materials Included - Take-home guides for continued learning

What's Included

  • Training drones
  • FPV goggles
  • Obstacle course equipment
  • FAA TRUST study materials
  • Safety equipment
  • Extra batteries & chargers

Safe Flying Environment

  • Training Drones - Lightweight, prop-guarded drones designed for learning
  • Indoor Flying - Controlled environment for safe practice
  • One-on-One Coaching - Instructor guidance during all flights
  • Progressive Skill Building - Master basics before advanced maneuvers

Workshop Details

  • Format: Single intro session or multi-week series
  • Duration: 2 hours per session
  • Group Size: Up to 12 students with multiple drones
  • Space Needed: Gym or large indoor space

Perfect For

  • STEM Programs - Technology, engineering, and physics
  • Career Exploration - Real-world drone applications
  • After-School Clubs - Drone club starter program
  • Summer Camps - Popular multi-day activity
  • Special Events - STEM fairs and tech showcases

Why Schools Love This

  • Real Career Skills - Drone piloting is growing
  • High Engagement - Every student wants to fly!
  • STEM Integration - Physics, tech, engineering
  • Certification Path - FAA credentials possible
  • Inclusive Activity - Not based on physical strength