The Discovery Drone Kit is made possible through federal funding.
Kits provide an opportunity for students age 8-12 to have a fun and educational drone experience.
Are you an educator? Request kits here.
How to Build the Discovery Drone
This video shows how to assemble the kit step by step, along with some helpful tips on how the tasks can be divided amongst students building as a team.
Webinar for Educators
This recording provides an informative overview plus tips and tricks for using the drone kits with students.
Pre-flight Tips for Students
This student-focused video covers safety info, the pre-flight check, flight basics, and post-flight check.
Discovery Drone Kit Instruction Manual
This manual includes information about building the kit and flying safely. It also contains a troubleshooting reference and how to order spare parts. A printed instruction manual is included with each kit. View, download, and print additional copies here.
Discovery Drone Lesson Plan and printable flight log!
This lesson plan is designed to take your students on an engaging, hands-on journey into the world of drone technology, aviation safety, and real-world problem-solving. Use the whole lesson plan or select individual activities. Examples:
- Practice safe drone operation, learn essential pre- and post-flight procedures, and maintain flight logs to monitor performance.
- Tackle real-world challenges that simulate drone delivery, payload lifting, and precision navigation.
- Innovate through redesign by modifying the drone’s structure to enhance stability, speed, or visual appeal—encouraging creativity and engineering mindset.
Printable Activity: Challenge Cards
Use these cards in a variety of ways! The deck includes a mix of flight challenges, knowledge questions, and blank customizable cards. To make the cards:
- Download the file.
- Print front and back (so that the card “fronts” are all the same).
- Laminate (if desired) and then cut apart.
