On June 25, 2026, students at Lincoln Elementary School in Springfield, Illinois, hosted a 'Drone Day' event where they taught their parents how to fly and program small drones. The event was part of the school's STEM program, which has been running for two years.
According to the school's principal, Dr. Sarah Johnson, the students spent four weeks learning about drone safety, basic aerodynamics, and coding. 'The kids were so excited to share what they learned,' she said. 'It was amazing to see parents asking their children questions.'
During the event, students guided their parents through simple flight maneuvers and programming tasks, such as having the drone hover at a set height or follow a pre-planned path. The school plans to expand the program next year to include more advanced topics like aerial photography and drone racing.
