🚁 Drone Career Pathways (Ages 13–18)

This self-paced, asynchronous course introduces students to the many career opportunities drones are unlocking across industries today. Learners will explore how drones are used in aerospace engineering, aviation, emergency response, film production, agriculture, and renewable energy. Along the way, they’ll gain an age-appropriate introduction to FAA Part 107 certification concepts, learn industry-standard safety habits, and practice using flight simulators before applying skills in real-world contexts. ENROLL NOW IN OUTSCHOOL 

• Weekly Tuition: $18 per week
   
• Course Length: 6 modules (approx. 6 weeks, self-paced)
   
• Total Investment: $108 for the full course

By the end of this course, students will:

• Understand how drones are applied in careers like engineering, agriculture, emergency response, and media.
   
• Practice using aviation-style checklists and safety protocols.
   
• Gain an introduction to FAA Part 107 certification pathways.
   
• Build confidence using free drone flight simulators before real-world practice.
   
• Explore drone hobbies such as aerial photography, racing, and mapping.

• Module 1: Introduction to drone careers & FAA basics
   
• Module 2: Aviation & aerospace applications
   
• Module 3: Agriculture, renewable energy, and environmental uses
   
• Module 4: Emergency response & public safety applications
   
• Module 5: Media, film, and creative industries
   
• Module 6: Hobbies to careers: racing, photography, and mapping

• Computer or tablet with internet access
   
• Optional but recommended: Orqa FPV.Skydive Flight Simulator (free download)
   
• Drone Recommendations (purchase optional):
   
  • ✈️ Beginner: Ryze Tello Drone (~$99 on Amazon) – lightweight, great for learning basics, programmable.
     
  • 🚀 Intermediate: DJI Mini 2 SE (~$339 on Amazon) – stable flights, good camera, longer range.
     
  • 🛠️ STEM-Friendly Build Kit: Robolink CoDrone EDU (~$220 on Amazon) – designed for coding + education.
     

MTC instructors include certified teachers and industry experts who bring real-world experience into the classroom. All instructors pass Outschool’s background check process and are committed to providing safe, engaging, and age-appropriate learning.

This is a self-paced course, so there are no live Zoom sessions. Parents will need to help their child set up accounts for any recommended platforms (e.g., Orqa flight simulator) and provide light supervision during any drone practice. All suggested platforms are COPPA-compliant, ensuring a safe online learning environment.

This course supports NGSS Engineering Design and Physical Science standards, as well as CTE Aviation and Aerospace career pathways. Students also build career awareness and 21st-century skills such as problem-solving, safety, and technical literacy. More on Standards