Drone Curriculum Videos
When Fenworks added drone racing to our high-tech activities in 2023, we faced a big hurdle: how do you introduce a completely new activity in a way that feels exciting instead of intimidating? Our goal was to create something that would make flying drones approachable for first-time pilots, inclusive for all students, and engaging enough to spark lasting interest.
Skills Contributed:
Direction ● Videography ● Video Editing ● Graphic Design
Behind the Vision
We launched a 25-episode video series designed to take students from their first flight to confident piloting by the end of the season. The series was built around the Tinyhawk 3 drones, the same models used in competition, so students could immediately connect what they were learning to the actual experience of racing.
To shape the lessons, we leaned on the expertise of our UAS team, drawing from their own early experiences learning to fly. Their stories helped us identify the tricky moments beginners face, and we broke those down into simple, approachable steps. Along the way, we incorporated student feedback to refine the visuals and pacing, making sure the content felt fun, clear, and relevant to the learners themselves.
The series was designed to be inclusive at its core. Motion-driven visuals simplified technical maneuvers, the tone stayed encouraging, and the progression gave students a sense of accomplishment at every step. More than instructions, it offered an invitation, showing that anyone could pick up a Tinyhawk 3 and be part of the excitement of drone racing.
Where It Landed
The series quickly became the backbone of Fenworks’ drone program. It gave schools a trusted resource to introduce drone racing and helped students build real piloting skills in a way that felt fun and achievable. Before long, Fenworks had grown into the largest high school drone racing operator in the region.
At students’ request, we expanded the curriculum to include simulator flying, which became the main mode of season competition. That addition not only improved accessibility but also showed how the community was shaping the program’s future. What started as a brand new activity soon became a thriving, student-driven ecosystem, one that continues to evolve and inspire students to see drone racing as both play and a pathway into aviation and STEM.
