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Mrs. Akane from Alberton, MT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Akane's classroom raised $481

First Person View Racing Drone for UAV practice and demonstrations

Help me give my students a First Person View racing drone and extra controller for our UAV chapter of our Flight and Space course.

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Mrs. Akane Alberton School
Alberton, MT Grades 6-8

My Project

Integrating first-person view (FPV) racing drones (with the capability of connecting to realistic computer simulators) into our Flight and Space STEM curriculum revolutionizes learning. Students gain hands-on experience navigating drones through immersive FPV perspectives, enhancing their understanding of UAV technology.

This dynamic combination sparks interest in aeronautics, robotics, and engineering, fostering a passion for STEM disciplines.

Practical applications of UAVs in real-world scenarios are explored, empowering students to grasp the significance of technological advancements in flight. In essence, these tools elevate our curriculum, propelling students into the forefront of contemporary aviation innovation.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Akane Alberton School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Alberton, MT View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

20 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Emax Tinyhawk 3 FPV Racing Drone - Ready To Fly (RTF) w/ Controller and Goggles • Pyrodrone $298.99 1 $298.99
E8 Transmitter 8 Channel FrSky D8 Compatible • Emax $58.99 1 $58.99

Materials cost

$357.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$408.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.06

Total project goal

$480.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $480.40

2 Donors

-$430.40

Donations toward project cost

-$365.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.56

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $0.00

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