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Turn drone technology into real-world problem solving.

High School Drone Career Explorer moves students from exploration into applied systems thinking, mission analysis, responsible innovation, aerial data, AI and sensors, logistics, and workforce readiness.

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CAREERS & INDUSTRY

Connect portfolio evidence to career clusters, industry trends, and postsecondary UAS pathways.

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High school overview

High School at a Glance

High school learners analyze evidence, mission constraints, automation, industry workflows, logistics, and the human accountability behind drone-enabled solutions.

Grades 9–129 UnitsCareer PortfolioCapstone Defense
PART 107 PATHWAY

Connect high-school learning to FAA Remote Pilot knowledge preparation.

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Grades 9–12 sequence

Nine units move from systems analysis to capstone defense.

The high school sequence increases technical and professional complexity while keeping safety, evidence, responsibility, and human judgment visible.

High school nine-unit sequence infographic showing Drone Systems and Emerging Careers, Safety Responsibility and Human Accountability, Mission Planning and Operations, AI Sensors and Autonomous Systems, Aerial Data and Evidence, Industry Mission Lab, Logistics and Autonomous Delivery, Workforce Readiness, and Capstone Mission Proposal.

Capstone showcase

The high school capstone brings research, mission planning, evidence, communication, and defense into a professional-style final portfolio experience.

Capstone Showcase curriculum visual featuring the DCE capstone showcase kit, student workbook, evidence and research pages, and presentation and defense plan.
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Classroom model

Applied learning in a real workforce context.

Students connect drone technology to industries, teams, communication, evidence, and real workforce expectations.

Mission analysisAI + sensors + dataEvidence qualityIndustry applicationsLogistics systemsProfessional communication
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Simulation & flight connections

Research, systems analysis, data interpretation, mission planning, and industry cases form the academic core. Simulation-based and supervised flight experiences may be incorporated through school or partner programs to deepen applied learning where appropriate.

This is career-connected technical learning—not FAA pilot certification.