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Mrs. D. from Roxboro, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Taking STEM to the Sky with Drones

Help me give my students FPV drones to inspire hands-on learning, ecourage problem-solving and boost students' engagement and skills in teamwork and STEM through dynamic drone projects.

  • $1,338 goal

This project expired on March 18, 2025.

This project expired on March 18, 2025.

My Project

In this project, I am requesting FPV (First-Person View) drones, landing pads, and racing obstacles to create engaging, hands-on STEM experiences for my students. By using drones, students can dive into the world of aerodynamics, engineering, and robotics, exploring these concepts in an interactive and exciting way. They will not only learn the principles of safe drone operation but also develop essential skills in navigation and spatial awareness.

These drones will be used to teach problem-solving and critical thinking through challenging obstacle courses, building skills for the future.

Students will gain a real-world understanding of emerging technology, giving them a taste of careers in fields like engineering, aviation, and technology development. This project will help make STEM concepts come alive, encouraging curiosity, innovation, and hands-on learning that is both educational and memorable.

Mrs. D. Roxboro Community School Grades 9-12 Roxboro, NC View local requests

More than a third 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

85 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BETAFPV Cetus Pro FPV Drone Kit with 3 Flight Modes Altitude Hold Emergency Landing Self Protection Turtle Mode with Radio Transmitter Goggles for FPV Beginners Player-to-Pilot • Amazon Business $247.99 3 $743.97
RunCam Arch FPV Gates Drone Racing Gate Drone Obstacle Course Racing Set Airgate- 1.5m / 1.2m convertible • Amazon Business $49.99 3 $149.97
RunCam FPV Racing Gates Pop-up Gate for DJI Avata,3 Inch Tiny Whoop, Micro FPV Drone Quadcopter • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
KINBON Drone Landing Pads, Waterproof 30'' Universal Landing Pad Fast-fold Double Sided Quadcopter Landing Pads for RC Drones Helicopter DJI Spark Mavic Pro Phantom 2/3/4 Pro Inspire 2/1 3DR Solo • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97

Materials cost

$1,012.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $79.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,137.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$200.66

Total project goal

$1,337.75

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