Discover Drones Classroom Pack

The Discover Drones system is about more than just fun and flying—it's a platform for STEM. Dive deep into the systems and theory that make drones work. Students build and configure their drones while exploring the mechanical, electrical, material, and physical sciences.

The Discover Drones Classroom Pack includes five drones, two pairs of FPV goggles, two radio controllers, and all necessary components to get you flying!

Grades: 7+

Your purchase comes with a free one-hour webinar that gives a comprehensive introduction to your new drone curriculum. This includes a breakdown of the philosophical underpinnings of each product, an overview of the material components, a discussion of standards and best practices for implementation, and a preview of sample lessons followed by a question and answer session. 
 
Individualized webinar training is available for purchase at an hourly rate and can be customized to meet the specific needs and goals of your program. On-site training is also available. Please contact our team for more information.

$8,995.00
SKU
RUB_1001

Get to Know:

While drones continue to evolve, so do modern teaching practices. The Discover Drones Classroom Pack is designed to give kids an exhilarating opportunity to experience everything that goes into successfully using these machines. Starting from assembling the drone themselves, students will learn key concepts, including drone ethics, drone behavior, radio communication, flight safety, flying regulations, and more with PCS’ full-scale STEM curriculum!

The modular, open-source drone and cutting-edge curriculum is your best bet for preparing students for a future filled with UAV’s and tons of brand new careers. They’ll learn to work independently, problem solve, and leverage personalized quizzes to bolster their knowledge. Students can even use a training simulator to practice flying before taking to the skies and capturing some stunning aerial photography themselves! Discover Drones aligns with NGSS standards and includes support, curricular ideas, and project guides for teachers.

With Discover Drones, students in any learning environment can experience drone technology first-hand. Starting with lessons in engineering and technology, students begin by building RubiQ, a modular, open-source training drone. After learning the safety regulations and procedures surrounding unmanned aerial vehicles, they’ll then start with the basics of flight, first becoming comfortable on a training simulator before moving to line-of-sight piloting. After mastering RubiQ’s controls, it’s time for students to don their First-Person View (FPV) goggles, experiencing first-hand what STEM at 75 MPH is like!

Discover Drones utilizes the PCS Edventures cutting-edge curriculum, LABCards. The LABCard approach is intended to provide a tool that enables a more student-directed experience. Educators are empowered to provide more facilitation, coaching and mentoring as students work independently. To keep interest piqued, each card includes a mix of different activities for you to go back and forth from. From whole group discussions and time for teams to work together on their drone to individual quizzes and flight simulator practice, every LABCard is unique, engaging and fun!

Coupled with hands-on, experiential learning, Discover Drones also utilizes the online educational app, Droneology, which is a fast-paced, interactive online course that prepares pilots of all skill levels for safe and responsible drone entertainment. Droneology covers topics of safety, laws and regulations, flight basics, and the many uses of drones! This digital course is optimized for use on mobile devices, allowing easy access from phones, tablets, or computers, anytime, anywhere.

From learning to piece RubiQ together to making death-defying aerial maneuvers, Discover Drones is a trailblazing educational tool for your learning environment. Preparing students for the future of UAV’s and careers that haven’t even been invented, it’s time to take flight.

Students: Up to 25

Contact Hours: 30+

Digital content that is provided with Discover Drones kits is perpetual and does not need to be renewed. Digitial content includes Droneology EDU, FPC Freerider, RubiQ Configurator, and the Discover Drones curriculum PDF.

What's in the Box:

  • 5 RubiQ Drones
    • Each RubiQ features an FPV camera, GPS, built-in accelerometer, barometer, compass, brushless 2200KV motors with built-in ESC, and a programmable RGB LED board
  • All parts and tools needed for assembly
  • 2 spare replacement motors per RubiQ drone
  • 2 radio controllers with ability to tether
  • 2 sets of FPV goggles
  • 25 pairs of safety glasses
  • 5 premium controllers for flight simulator
  • 10 licenses for the flight simulator software, FPV FreeRider
  • 4 LiPo-safe storage bags for batteries 
  • 10 LiPo batteries (2200 mAh 35C 3S) 
  • 4 LiPo battery chargers with balance, charge, discharge, and storage functions
  • Compartmentalized storage bins with lids
  • Drone Educator Guide
  • 1 Droneology EDU Class License
  • 5 sets of Discover Drones LABCard curriculum (20-card set)
  • 6 sets of step-by-step drone building instructions
  • 6 expanding folders to hold all curriculum pages

The Educator Guide - The Discover Drones curriculum centers itself around a single, unified instructor resource: The Educator Guide. As the Rosetta Stone to classroom preparation, progression, and facilitation, the Educator Guide is a handbook on becoming a drone ambassador and expert pilot. Housing instruction and guidelines for student, flight field, and battery safety, as well as detailed resources for aiding students through the 20 cards of building, training, flying, and real-world connectability, the Educator Guide provides instructors with the confidence and ability to dive into the STEM content and lesson plans with the same level of excitement as the pilots-to-be! As the one-stop shop on all safety guidelines, assessments, and resources for explanation and facilitation, the Educator Guide is an instructor's roadmap to the future of drones.

 

LABCards - The LABCard approach is intended to provide a tool that enables a more student-directed experience. Educators are empowered to provide more facilitation, coaching, and mentoring as students work independently and in their own fashion. The LABCards can be used in all learning environments, including afterschool programs, clubs, and a wide variety of classrooms. 

Each LABCard includes:

  • Two step-by-step projects that introduce new concepts and skills by guiding students through self-driven activities.
  • Two engaging challenges that take learners through the completion of Droneology, training on the flight simulator, and the honing of their piloting skills.
  • A final design project that gives students an opportunity to apply what they’ve learned in an open-ended way.
  • Key Terms are listed at the end of each card for reference.
  • Along the bottom of most cards is a Droneology checklist, listing videos to watch and quizzes to pass before moving on to the next card.
  • At the end of every level, an End Design Project challenges students to synthesize their learning with creativity, critical thinking, and real-world relevance.
Droneology - Coupled with hands-on, experiential learning, Discover Drones also utilizes the online educational app, Droneology, a fast-paced, interactive online course that prepares pilots of all skill levels for safe and responsible drone entertainment. Droneology covers topics of safety, laws and regulations, flight basics, and the many uses of drones! This digital course is optimized for use on mobile devices, allowing easy access from phones, tablets, or computers anytime and anywhere.

FPV Freerider - FPV FreeRider is a top-of-the-line flight simulator for pilots-in-training. As a critical part of the Discover Drones curriculum, logging hours on the flight simulator allows students to hone their piloting skills without running the risk of crashing a real drone! FPV Freerider is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.
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Manufacturer PCS Edventures, Inc.
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