PCS Edventures - Discover Drones (Grades 7-12)

High-Flying STEM at Its Finest!

With Discover Drones, your learning environment will experience the world’s fastest-growing technology first-hand. Starting with collaborative learning and scaffolded lessons in engineering, iterative design and applied science, learners begin by building RubiQ, their 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 onto line-of-sight piloting. After mastering RubiQ’s controls, it’s time for learners to don their First-Person View (FPV) goggles for multiple extensions, experiencing exactly what super-charged STEM 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 and in their own fashion. To keep interest piqued, each card includes a mix of different activities for learners to flow between. 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 downright fun!

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, anywhere.

From learning to build RubiQ to making death-defying aerial maneuvers, Discover Drones is the trailblazing educational tool your learning environment needs. Preparing students for the future of UAVs and careers that haven’t even been invented, it’s time to take flight. Are you ready for high-flying education?

One Great RUBiQ Drone, Four Package Options:

With four different Discover Drones packages to choose from, we have the drone program for your learning environment! For 10-25 students, Base packages offer a 2-drone Club Package and a 5-drone Classroom Package. If you're looking for an even more hands-on experience with a lower student-to-drone ratio, look no further than the Premium packages with 7-drone and 10-drone options.

Grades: 7-12
Contact Hours: 30+

Subject Targets:

Physical Science, Technology

Recommended Settings:

• Before & After-School Programs
• Classrooms
• Robotics Clubs
• Drone Racing Teams

Tech Requirements:

Discover Drones incorporates three digital elements:

• Droneology: a web-based course compatible with all devices.
• RubiQ Configurator: Flight Configurator, available as an app for Windows or a Chrome browser extension for other operating systems and tablets. Requires a USB port.
• FPV Freerider: a flight simulator software compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems. FPV Freerider is not compatible with iOS, Android or Chromebooks. Requires a USB port.

Each Activity Includes:

• Scaffolded Student LABCards
• Safety Guidelines
• Instructor Prep & Schedule
• Step-by-Step Lesson Instructions
• Topic Backgrounds & Assessments
• Materials List

Product Orientation & Training:

• Half-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $500+
• One-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $1000+
• In-house and on-site additional training options are available. Contact PCS Edventures for more information.