Drone & UAV Training

Hands-On Drone & UAV Training for STEM and CTE

Drone and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology gives students an engaging way to explore aviation, engineering, electronics, programming, and autonomous systems. Hands-on UAV training connects STEM concepts to real-world applications while helping students develop technical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

Tech-Labs offers drone and UAV training solutions for middle school, high school, CTE, and post-secondary programs. From introductory flight and engineering activities to programmable drones, flight simulation, autonomous systems, competitions, and FAA Part 107 preparation, these learning systems can support both introductory and advanced unmanned aviation programs.

Depending on the training system and curriculum, students can explore:

  • Flight & Aerodynamics – Investigate lift, thrust, drag, stability, and the principles that make controlled flight possible.
  • Electronics & Electrical Systems – Explore motors, batteries, electronic controls, sensors, and other components used in UAV systems.
  • Programming & Autonomous Flight – Apply coding, sensors, navigation, and control concepts to programmable and autonomous aircraft.
  • Engineering Design – Build, test, troubleshoot, and improve UAV systems through hands-on engineering challenges.
  • Flight Skills & Safety – Develop flight proficiency while learning safe operating practices and responsible UAV operation.
  • FAA Part 107 Knowledge – Prepare students to explore commercial drone operations and the knowledge required for the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate.

Drone technology is used across a growing range of industries and applications. UAV education can introduce students to applications in agriculture, surveying and mapping, inspection, construction, public safety, infrastructure, media, and other fields while connecting classroom learning to emerging technical careers.

Tech-Labs offers hands-on UAV solutions that can include complete curriculum labs, programmable drones, flight simulators, training rigs, competition systems, and equipment designed to support safe indoor flight and experimentation. These systems allow educators to build programs around their instructional goals, available lab space, and student experience level.

Drone and UAV training brings aviation, engineering, electronics, programming, and autonomous technology together in a hands-on learning environment.

  • ADC Pro Aerial Drone Competition featuring the MINDS-i competition drone
    MINDS-i ADC Pro Drone Kit
    Explore the MINDS-i ADC Pro Drone Kit for high school drone competition, UAV engineering, flight controls, troubleshooting and hands-on STEM learning.
    09/29/2026 - 8:04am
  • MINDS-i UAV Certification Prep for FAA Part 107 Knowledge
    MINDS-i FAA Part 107 Certification Prep (45 Hour)
    Item Number:
    MCK-107P-001
    Prepare students for the FAA Part 107 knowledge test with 45 hours of instruction in UAV regulations, airspace, weather, safety, operations and decision-making.
    09/28/2026 - 1:00pm
  • MINDS-i PVC Drone Competition Cage for indoor UAV training and competitions
    MINDS-i PVC Drone Competition Cage Systems
    Explore STEM competition solutions for robotics, drones, UAVs, engineering and SkillsUSA, including MINDS-i competition systems and ADC Pro equipment.
    09/28/2026 - 8:21pm
  • MINDS-i UAV Drones LAB with programmable drones, GPS, telemetry, flight simulator and gimbal kit
    MINDS-i STEM Robotics Drones LAB UAV (45 Hour)
    Item Number:
    MCK-UALB-MR2
    Teach UAV engineering, programming, aerodynamics, GPS, telemetry, flight controls and autonomous systems with the MINDS-i 45-hour Drones LAB.
    09/29/2026 - 7:48am
  • Help Students Build, Fly, and Compete with UAV Technology
    MINDS-i UAV Competition Kit
    Item Number:
    CPK-UAM2-001
    Build, tune and fly a competition-ready UAV with the MINDS-i UAV Competition Kit for hands-on drone engineering, flight, troubleshooting and STEM learning.
    09/28/2026 - 5:00pm
  • MINDS-i UAV Drone Gimbal Rig with 3-axis frame, GPS, telemetry and RC control
    MINDS-i UAV Drone Gimbal Rig
    Item Number:
    MCK-DRGY-001
    Teach UAV flight controls, orientation, GPS, and telemetry in a controlled environment with the MINDS-i 3-axis UAV Drone Gimbal Rig.
    09/28/2026 - 1:03pm