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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School Safety: Aerial Awareness Equipment Rental

Tethered drone systems give schools a persistent, elevated viewpoint for real-time monitoring of events and critical incidents. Perfect for high-traffic gatherings like sports games, graduations, or rallies, these drones also support rapid situational awareness during lockdowns or active threats. Because they’re physically tethered, they can operate continuously without battery swaps, and remain compliant with FAA guidelines, even in restricted or zero-grid airspace during emergencies. For institutions aiming to modernize safety protocols without adding complexity, tethered drones offer a smart, scalable solution.

• Non-Intrusive Presence
• Single-Operator Simplicity
• Instant Situational Command
• Infrastructure-Friendly
• Supports Emergency Planning

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Quantify Drone Skills with National Standards

Academic programs preparing students for careers in drone operations benefit greatly from integrating NIST Standard Test Methods into their curriculum. Developed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology and aligned with ASTM International standards, these test methods provide a validated framework for evaluating sUAS operator proficiency through repeatable, measurable tasks. From open-lane maneuvering to confined space navigation and payload functionality, each test generates a quantifiable score that reflects real-world skill. This allows educators to offer hands-on training while objectively qualifying a student's readiness helping bridge the gap between classroom instruction and field readiness in a standardized, scalable way.

• Benchmarking Across Students or Cohorts
• Supports Accreditation and Grant Compliance
• Identifies Equipment Limitations
• Reduces Subjectivity in Grading
• Scalable for Multiple Environments

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sUAS Aerial Test Method Portable Kit

For schools and academic programs offering drone education or public safety training, durable standardized test method apparatus like the NIST sUAS test lanes (Levels 1–3) provide a consistent, validated way to measure student skill, operator proficiency, and equipment performance. These kits are built to withstand repeated use in classroom, gym, or outdoor environments, and help educators implement objective assessments across various UAS platforms. By aligning with national testing protocols, schools can ensure their training programs meet industry and agency expectations, preparing students for real-world operational scenarios with confidence.

• Curriculum Integration
• Reusable & Modular
• Bridges Theory to Practice
• Demonstrates Program Credibility
• Cross-Disciplinary Application

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IFD RoboTest Toolkit: Turn Test Scores Into Actionable Insight

Academic institutions aiming to elevate their UAS education programs benefit from digital tools that go beyond paper tracking. RoboTest is a purpose-built software application that streamlines drone training evaluation by integrating NIST-aligned test methods directly into a structured digital workflow. Instructors can quickly score proficiency, document operator performance, and generate reports that support student progress tracking, credentialing, and curriculum refinement. This structured digital approach ensures consistency across evaluations while reducing administrative load, making it ideal for programs with growing class sizes or cross-disciplinary participation.

• Automated Reporting
• Multi-Device Accessibility
• Supports Instructor Oversight
• Builds Student Portfolios
• FERPA-Aware Design

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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.