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Drone stem education: revolutionizing learning for the future


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Marzuki, Omar Faruqi and Teo, Ellie Yi Lih and Zainol @ Abdullah, Wan Nor Zanariah and Khairuddin, Nozieana and Inai, Nor Hanifawati and Md Saad, Juniza and Abdul Aziz, Mohd Hamim and Asmawi, Nazrin Nurarief Mardi (2025) Drone stem education: revolutionizing learning for the future. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 14 (1). pp. 1416-1433. ISSN 2226-6348

Abstract

Drones as game-changers in STEM education: bridging theory and practice. Furthermore, drones provide dynamic, hands-on learning experiences that enhance critical thinking, creativity, and technical skills across STEM disciplines, including aerodynamics, programming, environmental monitoring, and data analysis. Integrating drones into curricula promotes disciplinary styles of learning as students actively participate and interact with difficult concepts of science, engineering, and mathematics. Case studies from Malaysia, Brazil, and the United States highlight the positive impact of drone initiatives on student engagement, comprehension, and interest in pursuing STEM careers. One point that would often arise would be implementation costs, safety and the other needs of its human resources such as teachers training and aligning your curriculum. Proposed solutions are also shared, including partnerships with industry, workforce development or educational programs, plus opensource software and inexpensive drone models. In the future, the combination of drones and new technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and e-learning platforms have the potential to advance STEM education even more by enabling immersive and globally accessible learning opportunities. This paper ultimately provides insight into how drones are enabling the next generation of scientists, engineers, and technologists and helping to prepare them for success in a world that is becoming more driven by technology each day.


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Item Type: Article
Subject: Engineering Education
Subject: Computer Science Education
Subject: Technology Education
Divisions: Faculty of Humanities, Management and Science
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v14-i1/24763
Publisher: Human Resources Management Academic Research Society (HRMARS)
Keywords: Drone STEM education; Revolutionizing learning; Bridging theory and practice; Hands-on learning experiences
Depositing User: Ms. Siti Radziah Mohamed@mahmod
Date Deposited: 30 Mar 2026 07:52
Last Modified: 30 Mar 2026 07:52
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