Course Overview

Designed for middle school learners, this pathway combines drone technology with coding and engineering concepts through immersive simulation activities. Students gain confidence operating drones in a virtual environment while exploring real-world applications in mapping, inspection, agriculture, emergency response, and logistics.

The simulator allows students to safely practice advanced flight skills before transitioning to physical drone operations.

Students Will Learn

• Drone systems and flight mechanics

• Virtual flight navigation

• Programming autonomous flight paths

• Engineering design and troubleshooting

• Mission planning and execution

• Career pathways in UAV technology

• Computational thinking and problem solving

What's Included

• 15 standards-aligned lessons

• Unlimited yearly LMS access for one instructor

• Interactive simulator activities

• Coding exercises

• Student worksheets and assessments

• Teacher implementation resources