Drones in Schools
Bring the excitement of drone flying to the classroom with hands-on experiences using small-scale drone technology to prepare students for the high-tech jobs of tomorrow. As part of our Power to Educate, this program is free and open to all schools in our service territory – including public, private, charter and home-school options, for the first one to two years of involvement.
Featured event
Students from across Florida took flight at the FPL Drones in School Florida State Championship at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. With 22 teams competing, students immersed themselves in engineering, design, electronics, project management and video production.
“This has been one of the most engaging programs I have seen for students.”
-- James Nance, a Stiles-Nicholson STEM Teacher Academy fellow at FAU
“Through our partnership with FPL, we are helping students statewide access learning adventures that build the technical skills they need to succeed in any future career. These opportunities also provide students with valuable real-world experience developing collaboration skills, managing projects, and solving problems that do not have simple answers. The future needs people who can solve complex challenges, and FPL is ensuring Florida's workforce is prepared for tomorrow”
-- Tad Douce, Founder, Drones in School
FPL Drones in School Scholarship
The NextEra Energy Foundation offers one $5,000 scholarship for a graduating high school senior who has participated in the Drones in Schools program.