Location 2025-206

Balboa Elementary Gifted/Highly Gifted/High Ability Magnet

17020 Labrador St.

Northridge, CA 91325

Date

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Drone Discovery

Preparing Students for the Future Through Flight! 

Drones offer elementary students a thrilling, hands-on introduction to modern technology while building the critical skills they’ll need for future success. By integrating drone education and competition into the classroom, schools can ignite interest in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) in a way that's fun, interactive, and meaningful.

Through drone-based learning, students develop teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills—all while engaging in real-world challenges that spark creativity and innovation. These experiences not only support academic growth but also prepare young learners for emerging careers in tech, robotics, engineering, and more.

For elementary school students, drone competitions and activities provide a developmentally appropriate way to explore flight science, coding basics, and digital responsibility. Whether flying through an obstacle course, designing drone skins, or completing aerial missions, students are learning through play, collaboration, and exploration.

Why should schools bring drones into the classroom?
Develop Future-Ready Skills – Collaboration, communication, and creative problem-solving take center stage.
Enhance Digital & Engineering Literacy – Students explore coding, physics, and design through hands-on experiences.
Foster Inclusivity & Engagement – Drone education engages a wide range of learners and encourages participation across skill levels.
Inspire Career Exploration – Students gain early exposure to growing fields like aerospace, robotics, and drone technology.

Join the drone learning movement and help your students take flight, academically and creatively! Whether in the classroom or at a school-wide event, drone-based STEAM education opens the door to endless possibilities.