Introduction to Drone Education: Teaching UAS Technology and FAA Certification in the CTE Classroom
Join us for a free, live professional development session designed specifically for CTE educators. Learn how to integrate drone technology and FAA certification into your curriculum — and walk away with a PD certificate you can submit to your school or district.
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What You'll Learn
This 90-minute session covers everything you need to confidently launch a drone education program in your school.
FAA Certification Pathways
Understand the TRUST safety test and Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate — how each applies to students, the order they're completed, and how to integrate Part 107 prep into your curriculum.
High-Demand Career Pathways
Identify UAS career opportunities in agriculture, energy, construction, public safety, and logistics — and how drone education prepares students for workforce entry.
Foundational Drone Technology
Explore UAS platforms, flight principles, and airspace basics appropriate for high school instruction — the building blocks every drone curriculum needs.
Safety Protocols & Regulations
Learn essential safety requirements for operating drones in an educational setting, including pre-flight procedures, Remote ID compliance, and student supervision practices.
Project-Based Learning Connections
Discover how drone education supports PBL, cross-curricular STEM connections, and career pathway development that keeps students engaged and career-ready.
Earn 1.5 Hours of PD Credit
Attendees receive an official certificate for 1.5 hours of professional development — documentation you can submit to your school or district.
Who This Is For
This webinar is designed for educators and administrators who are ready to bring drone technology into their schools.
- ✓CTE Directors looking to add a high-demand career pathway
- ✓Teachers in STEM, aviation, agriculture, construction, or media
- ✓School administrators evaluating new credentials and programs
- ✓Workforce development coordinators at community colleges
- ✓Anyone planning their CTE program for the 2026–27 school year
States Already Recognize Part 107 as an Approved CTE Credential
The schools that build drone pathways now will be the ones students choose, employers recruit from, and communities recognize as forward-thinking.
Meet Your Presenters
Learn from industry experts who have trained tens of thousands of drone pilots and educators.
David Young
Founder & CEO, Drone Launch Academy & Drone Launch Learning
David Young is a drone industry veteran with 10+ years of experience and the founder of two leading drone education companies. Drone Launch Academy is one of the nation's top online training platforms for commercial drone pilots. Drone Launch Learning — its sister company — brings that same curriculum into high schools and CTE programs across the country.
David's companies have trained over 60,000 students and professionals on commercial drone operations, including 35,000+ specifically for the FAA Part 107 exam. Before building his drone education businesses, he was an FBI Forensic Accountant — which means he brings the same rigor and data-driven thinking to everything he teaches.
Kaylie Mills
Customer Success Manager, Drone Launch Learning
Kaylie Mills brings a unique perspective to drone education — she's not just a Customer Success Manager, she's a former CTE teacher herself. Having stood in front of a classroom, Kaylie understands firsthand the challenges educators face when introducing new technology into their curriculum.
At Drone Launch Learning, Kaylie works directly with schools and districts to help them successfully implement drone programs. She bridges the gap between curriculum design and real-world classroom execution, making her an invaluable resource for any educator looking to get started with drone education.
What Educators Are Saying
You're able to do it with a small budget, and you're able to implement it across a lot of different students that you might not think would enjoy it. Drone Launch Learning really guides you through that process and I think that's very valuable for any department looking to implement science and technology into their curriculum.
Ready to Bring Drone Education to Your Classroom?
Join us on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern for a free 90-minute professional development session. Register today and earn your 1.5-hour PD certificate.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Eastern · Zoom Webinar