K-12 Offerings Flyer for STEM Education Classrooms

Influential Drones supports K-12 educators in bringing drone and robotics technology into the classroom with real-world, career-aligned STEM experiences. Download the flyer to understand how we support educational institutions.

• Curriculum guidance, 
• Instructor training, 
• Custom drone kits tailored to classroom needs. 

We help schools navigate FAA rules, integrate safety protocols, and build hands-on learning opportunities that spark student engagement.

Whether you're starting a new STEM initiative or enhancing an existing one, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

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Teacher's 5-Step Roadmap for Building a Sustainable Drone or Robotics Program

Influential Drones makes it easy for teachers to bring drone and robotics education into their classrooms. Our 5-Step Roadmap walks you through the entire process from planning and budgeting to implementation and long-term support. 

• Define Vision and Align Purpose with Administration
• Design or Select the Curriculum Structure
• Instructor Education, Preparation and Training
• Set Up Equipment and Student Access
• Launch, Evaluate, and Scale

With clear milestones and expert guidance at each stage, we help you align technology with your curriculum, ensure regulatory compliance, and engage students through hands-on STEM learning.

No experience required—just a passion for teaching and a drive to innovate.

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Aviation & Space Education (AVSED)

What it is: The FAA’s Aviation and Space Education (AVSED) program provides lesson plans, activities, and outreach tools that connect aviation and space concepts to classroom learning.

How to use it: Browse age-appropriate resources and integrate activities that align with STEM or science units. Great for career days or introducing flight and aeronautics.

Why it’s good: Created directly by the FAA, AVSED aligns with national education standards and provides credible, real-world aviation examples.

Tip: Start with the “Educators” section and customize lessons to connect with drones or local aviation opportunities.

K–12 Educational Curriculum

What it is: A curated collection of FAA-approved K–12 aviation curriculum resources, sorted by grade level and subject.

How to use it: Select a unit or lesson that fits your class’s grade level. Use these modules to introduce airspace, physics of flight, or weather’s role in aviation.

Why it’s good: All materials are classroom-ready and connect aviation to math, science, and technology standards.

Tip: Integrate FAA materials into your own curriculum to show how classroom concepts apply to real-world aviation.

Airport Design Challenge (ADC) – Educator Toolkit

What it is: The Airport Design Challenge is a virtual, project-based competition where students learn about airports and design their own using interactive tools like Minecraft or CAD.

How to use it: Sign your class up to participate or use the Educator Toolkit to guide a local version. Students explore airport components, engineering design, and teamwork skills.

Why it’s good: Promotes hands-on learning, teamwork, and creativity while introducing real aviation and engineering concepts.

Tip: Adapt the challenge to focus on drone-friendly airports or vertiports to tie in modern UAS learning.

Additional Resources for Students & Educators

What it is: A collection of links to aviation and aerospace learning tools, including FAA career guides, school directories, and resources for students interested in aviation pathways.

How to use it: Share these links with students exploring aviation careers, or use them to plan career days and mentorship opportunities.

Why it’s good: Provides official FAA pathways to aviation careers—pilot, drone operator, air traffic controller, or engineer.

Tip: Create a “Careers in Aviation” bulletin board or classroom handout with these FAA links.

FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) – UAS & Safety Library

What it is: The FAA Safety Team offers educational resources for drone and aviation safety, including videos, checklists, and training modules.

How to use it: Incorporate FAASTeam safety lessons into STEM, robotics, or drone programs. Use FAA materials to teach responsible drone flight and regulatory awareness.

Why it’s good: Provides up-to-date, compliance-focused information directly from the FAA to ensure students learn the correct rules and safety practices.

Tip: Use these materials to build a short “Drone Safety 101” lesson before any flight activity or demonstration.