Student wearing FPV goggles pilots a drone while a teammate watches

STEM & EDUCATION

Learning that flies

FPV drones turn physics, electronics and teamwork into something students can hold, tune and fly. EMAX works with schools, clubs and competition teams to make that happen.

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Photos: MultiGP STEM Alliance

WHY FPV

A complete STEM lesson in one small aircraft

Science

Thrust, weight, battery chemistry and radio signals become real numbers students can measure.

Technology

Students configure open-source flight software like Betaflight and ExpressLRS radio links.

Engineering

Building, repairing and tuning a drone teaches design trade-offs and troubleshooting.

Math

Lap times, flight time and power budgets give math a reason and a scoreboard.

HOW WE WORK WITH SCHOOLS

From the first flight to the competition track

The right drone for each level

We help teachers plan a path that grows with students, from first flights indoors to faster, more capable micro drones.

Classroom and team orders

Ready-to-fly kits for getting started, plus spare parts so a hard landing never ends the lesson.

Competition teams

Support for student teams that design, build and race their own FPV drones in programs like the MultiGP STEM Alliance.

Events and demos

School events, camps and community race days can request support through our event program.

IN THE CLASSROOM AND ON THE TRACK

Students building, flying and competing

Educators assemble small FPV drones at a classroom workbench
Teachers learn to build first.
Student team display showing drone design process and 3D-printed prototypes
Design, prototype, test, repeat.
Small red FPV drone flies between lit race gates past seated pilots
Racing through the gates.
Young pilot with goggles raised pumps his fist after a race
The moment it clicks.
Middle school team in red shirts holds a championship banner on stage
2025 middle school champions.
Large group of student drone racers pose together with trophies and banners
One community, many teams.

Photos: MultiGP STEM Alliance

EDUCATION PARTNERS

Drone programs we are partnered with

Competition program

MultiGP STEM Alliance

Brings together Drones In School, the Collegiate Drone Racing Association and other programs, giving students from middle school through college a pathway into drone racing and the UAS workforce.

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School program

Drones In School

The MultiGP STEM Alliance gives students from 6th grade through post-secondary a pathway to design, build and race their own FPV racing drones.

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Sports bootcamp

Spire Institute

SPIRE integrates professional training, education and competition across many sports and career paths, including a drone bootcamp.

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Online course

FPV Unlocked

A fully online FPV course that teaches everything you need to know about FPV, from beginning to end.

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Schools

School districts and academies

Including Brandywine School District, Chester County schools, Loma Linda Academy and many more.

Safety first

Students should always fly with an adult present, in a safe space, and follow local rules. In the USA, recreational pilots need the free FAA TRUST certificate before flying outdoors.

STEM & EDUCATION

Ready to bring FPV to your students?

Tell us about your school or program and our team will help you get started.

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