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Build

Fly

Code®

POWERED BY

HOPPER

®

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US drone CTE + competition Pathway

FEATURING Leaderboard & FTW Part 107 Prep

Program Overview

Career

aligned

lessons

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ftw

part 107

lessons

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HANDS-ON, FULL-STACK FAA Part 107 certification PrepARATION

FTW’s platform blends key Part 107 topics with hands-on, real-world drone missions, and a premier test-prep course built for the modern learner.

learning reimagined

Build Fly Code

A cutting-edge STEM and workforce readiness program that transforms the classroom into a drone education career pathway. Students engage in simulated industry-focused challenges to build, fly, code, and compete against peers nationwide.

Leaderboard

A digital competition computer application designed to elevate the classroom and school-wide BFC experience. Leaderboard enables schools to organize, score, and showcase team results in real-time.

Lesson Elements

Lesson Plan

Teacher Lesson Plan

The BFC curriculum features detailed, real-world case study-based lessons that showcase how drones are used across diverse industries. Each lesson includes setup schematics, extension activities, embedded formative assessments, and sample responses—providing educators with everything they need to deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction.

Slide Deck

Teacher Slide Deck

Topics are introduced with embedded test-prep questions to reinforce understanding. Each case study simulation is paired with a thoughtfully designed slide deck that helps teachers guide students. Each deck provides real-world context, outlines key details, and sets clear expectations for each phase of execution, ensuring a cohesive and engaging learning experience.

Student Workbook

Student Workbook

The BFCC curriculum includes a versatile student workbook—available in both digital and printable formats.. Students use their workbook to log data, respond to scenario-based questions, and reflect on their findings during each simulation, deepening understanding of key concepts.

2025/2026 COMPETE CHALLENGES

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE

This flying challenge simulates real-life drone-assisted FIREFIGHTING

missions, where drones are deployed to hazardous areas to help extinguish fires. This scenario mirrors how emergency services use drones to access otherwise unreachable areas and provide critical support during firefighting efforts.

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CROP CARE

This challenge simulates real-world AGRICULTURAL

practices where drones are used to monitor and treat crops

efficiently. In this head-to-head competition, teams will fly their Hopper® drones to identify and treat crop areas, working collaboratively to ensure precise navigation and effective decision-making.

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PACKAGE DELIVERY

As drones become increasingly relevant in LOGISTICS, this challenge reflects real world drone delivery applications. Teams will demonstrate how Hopper® drones can address delivery challenges using custom code. The goal is to simulate small package deliveries, showcasing how drones can optimize delivery.

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students don't just study FAA regulations...

they experience them.

​FTW’s FAA Part 107 programming is built on the foundation of Build Fly Code and blends Part 107 knowledge areas like airspace classifications, weather interpretation, emergency procedures, drone maintenance, and regulatory compliance into each lesson. Like BFC, lessons incorporate simulated, scenario-based problem solving, and formative assessments, to support key Part 107 topics. The result is a deeply experiential approach that keeps students actively engaged while developing the technical knowledge and confidence needed for drone pilot certification and workforce readiness.

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FTW PART 107

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Emergency Response

This vertical offers drone-assisted FIREFIGHTING learning experiences, simulating real-world emergency response while building future-ready career skills.

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Crop Care

Apply real-world AGRICULTURE practices using drones to monitor and treat crops. Teams focus on precision flight and effective field management.

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Package Delivery

This LOGISTICS vertical simulates real-world drone deliveries. Teams use custom code to complete package drops and optimize delivery routes.

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Search & Rescue

This PUBLIC SAFETY vertical simulates real-world rescues. Teams fly and code drones to find hidden objects and complete autonomous missions.

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Site Inspection

This vertical simulates drone use in INFRASTRUCTURE inspections, like monitoring bridges, buildings, and power lines.

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FTW Part 107 Lessons 1 & 2

Hands-on activities build readiness topics like airspace, airport operations, flight timing, and communication.

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FTW Part 107 Lessons 3 & 4

Build on crop monitoring practices, focusing on weather and clouds, payload effects on flight, and drone maintenance integrated with assessment prep.

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FTW Part 107 Lessons 5 & 6

Students apply their experiences to reinforce line of sight rules, pilot mindset, and NTSB reporting, using crash scenarios to practice real-world incident documentation.

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FTW Part 107 Lessons 7 & 8

Reinforce learnings with lessons on drone sensors, safety checks, and Remote PIC duties, using current & past mission results to highlight key takeaways.

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FTW Part 107 Lessons 9 & 10

Enhance readiness through hands-on rescue scenarios that apply sectional maps, anti-collision lighting, cloud-coverage limits, and MLS/ALS procedures.

From navigating airspace to managing weather and safety protocols, students gain the practical knowledge and confidence needed for certification and future drone-workforce careers.

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SPRING 2026

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FLY & CERTIFY

students Learn everything needed

TO PASS THE FAA PART 107 EXAM...

 

GUARaNTEeD.

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