This startup employs flight simulation technology to provide students with hands-on experiences in aviation and aerospace, enhancing their technical education. It fills the gap of practical exposure in traditional educational settings, fostering interest in careers within these fields.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional educational settings often lack hands-on experiences in aviation and aerospace, limiting students' practical exposure to these fields. This absence of practical application can hinder the development of crucial technical skills and reduce student interest in STEM careers.
Solution
This startup provides a STEM education platform centered around drone soccer, a rapidly growing sport that combines engineering, aviation, teamwork, and leadership. The company delivers tools and equipment that enable schools to establish pathways for students into aerospace careers. Students build, program, and fly open-source drones in full-contact gameplay inside a netted arena, providing immersive industry skills training. The program serves as a feeder for advanced courses and aviation careers, boosting recruitment and retention into aerospace fields, especially for women and underserved students.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes middle and high schools, educators, and STEM organizations seeking to engage students in aerospace and aviation career pathways.
Features
- Curriculum and equipment for middle and high school drone soccer programs
- Open-source drone platform for building, programming, and flying
- Full-contact gameplay within a netted arena
- Training courses and curriculum for educators
- Competitive leagues to foster mentorship, teamwork, and leadership
- B2B portal for educational partners to manage implementation