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Choosing the Right Drone Platform for K–12 Education

Rather, it's a multiyear investment, and the funding source used to pay for it carries compliance consequences. Selecting drones requires balancing instructional goals, budget, safety and long-term viability.

Choosing the Right Drone Platform for K–12 Education

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Rather, it's a multiyear investment, and the funding source used to pay for it carries compliance consequences.

Selecting drones requires balancing instructional goals, budget, safety and long-term viability.

While flight performance and ease of use remain important, school districts should also consider the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding unmanned aircraft systems.

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Rather, it's a multiyear investment, and the funding source used to pay for it carries compliance consequences. Selecting drones requires balancing instructional goals, budget, safety and long-term viability. While flight performance and ease of use remain important, school districts should also consider the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding unmanned aircraft systems.

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