History of Flight & Drones

Course Overview  - Self-paced, asynchronous — start anytime
This course takes learners on a journey through the history of aviation—from the Wright Brothers to modern drones. Along the way, students will build beginner-level drones (no soldering required), fly them inside a safe arena, and learn essential aviation safety habits using checklists, logbooks, and FAA-inspired “remove before flight” tags. Designed for ages 8–12, the course blends history, STEM, and hands-on exploration while showing students how drones can be both fun hobbies and powerful STEM tools  -  ENROLL NOW 

 By the end of the course, students will:

• Understand the major milestones in aviation history
   
• Learn the basic parts and functions of beginner drones
   
• Practice safe operation with aviation-style checklists
   
• Explore drones as tools for play, photography, and STEM projects
   
• Gain confidence in piloting and logging flights

Weekly Rate Includes — tuition includes digital course access, resources, and project guides.   All payments are paid directly through Outschool. 

💲 Pricing

• Weekly Tuition: $12 per week
   
• Course Length: 5 modules (approx. 5 weeks of learning, self-paced)
   
• Total Investment: $60 for the full course

• Module 1 – The Wright Brothers and early flight experiments
   
• Module 2 – From airplanes to space: milestones in aviation
   
• Module 3 – Drones today: subsystems and beginner builds
   
• Module 4 – Safety first: checklists, logbooks, and safe flight habits
   
• Module 5 – Fun with drones: photography, exploration, and STEM play   -  Self-paced, asynchronous on Outschool 

• Beginner-Friendly Drone Kit (parent purchase required)
  Suggested starter options:
   
• 🛩️ EMAX EZ Pilot — ~$110, easy indoor flyer, highly rated (4.5⭐)
   
• 🚀 DJI Tello Drone Kit — ~$259, safe & programmable, great educational support
   
• 🎮 BetaFPV Cetus FPV Kit — ~$200, entry-level FPV set with goggles & controller
   
• Computer or Tablet with Internet – Required for lessons, resources, and logging progress.
   
• Optional (Recommended): Free flight simulator practice with Orqa FPV.Skydive (downloadable on PC/Mac/Linux or mobile).

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. As the lead instructor, I am a certified STEM educator with extensive classroom and technical teaching experience, ensuring lessons are both practical and inspiring. 

 This is a self-paced course, so there are no live Zoom meetings. Parents will need to help their child set up accounts for approved learning platforms (such as Khan Academy or Orqa FPV simulator) and may need to provide occasional supervision during hands-on projects (e.g., using drones, batteries, or building materials). All recommended platforms are COPPA-compliant and safe for student use.