Middle Years Career Technical Education (CTE) with Drones

Two students in the Volatus Aerospace Middle Years Drone Program (MYdrone) practice “precision piloting” of a small drone in a gymnasium. Students develop career technical education skills throughout the MYdrone program.

Preparing Students for the Workforce of the Future

Career technical education (CTE) is an essential aspect of middle years education. It equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare them for the workforce while still in school. CTE offers hands-on learning opportunities that provide practical experiences and teach essential job skills. According to SkillsUSA, CTE can enhance students' education and future career prospects, and that is why organizations, such as SkillsUSA, advocate for its implementation in schools.

Volatus Aerospace offers middle years students the opportunity to gain technical skills through their STEM-focused Middle Years Drone Program (MYdrone). The program provides specialized experiential learning opportunities for students in grades 5-8 across North America, introducing them to the exciting world of drone technology. Students learn how to assemble and fly drones, utilize them to understand the principles of drone technology and perform specific tasks such as collecting data. In fact, students will work as a coordinated drone team to capture aerial data of their school that will be used to create a high-resolution 3D model that can be 3D printed, or used for inspection or marketing purposes for the school!

Providing Real-World Experience for Middle Years Students

MYdrone aligns with the SkillsUSA website's assertion that CTE should provide real-world experiences and opportunities for students to apply their learning. Students in the MYdrone program acquire technical skills that are relevant in the workforce. These skills are critical for the development of the next generation of innovators, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Moreover, MYdrone program is also in line with SkillsUSA's assertion that CTE should prepare students for future careers. Through the program, students are introduced to the emerging field of drone technology, which is increasingly becoming critical in various industries such as agriculture, construction, and transportation.

How Is MYdrone Structured?

The program is designed to provide a large number of students access to the technology and is to be delivered to multiple classes in a school throughout the school day for a period of four days. The Day-1 session is the length of a school period (about 1-hour), and runs repetitively with 5-6 groups throughout the day. Days 2-4 are set up the same way. Because of how it is structured, between 60-180 students per program can receive this specialized training.

Where Is the Program Offered and How Can My Students Participate?

We come to you, wherever you are in Canada or the United States! We bring the equipment and the expertise so that the logistics are minimized on your end! At this time, we are scheduling programming with school districts and youth organizations, Contact Us if you would like to learn more.

I Am a Parent and I Would Like My Child to Have Access to This Program. What Can I Do to Bring MYdrone to My Community?

The best way to help bring MYdrone to your community is to share the program information with your school administration and indicate that you think this is something they should consider offering. You can also Contact Us for more information and to schedule a discussion to help take the next steps in bringing the program to your region.

CTE plays a vital role in middle years education, preparing students for future careers and providing them with practical skills that will help them succeed in the workforce. The Volatus Aerospace Middle Years Drone Program (MYdrone) is an excellent example of a CTE program that aligns with the values and objectives outlined on the SkillsUSA website. The program provides students with real-world experiences, technical skills, and teamwork opportunities that will equip them for future careers and make them valuable contributors to the workforce.

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