• "Bye Bye French Fries" (learn how why/how to build a drone education program)
  • "Earn Your Recreational Drone License Today" (Fly legally after this 45 minute workshop)
  • "How to Fly a Drone (Outdoor drone demonstration)
  • "The Drone Industry and Forecast" (Discover why the drone industry is booming and how to get in)
  • "The Drone Biz 101" (Adults and teens wanting to start a drone biz, DONT MISS THIS)
  • "Which Drones and Accessories Should I Buy (Navigate the crazy options of drone hardware.. purchase)
  • "Registering Your Drone and Getting Air Traffic Control Approval to Fly" (Avoid $250,000 fines / jail time)
  • "Texas National Guard Drone Career Pathway" (Learn the countless benefits of an Army drone career)
  • ​and more coming...
  • Presenters: Former Air Force One Pilot, United Airlines Pilot, Aha Education Founder / Staff, Drone Business Owners, Local ISD's w/ Drone Education Programs, Local Emergency Services/Law Enforcement, Military, and more
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Drone Festival Mission: Educate the public and educational institutions about drone career opportunities and drone education through student competition, exhibits, workshops, presentations, demonstrations, and industry partnerships all while having a great time.   
The time to prepare our communities and youth is NOW! 

To get an FAA drone license (IBC), the pilot must be 16, pass the FAA test, and read/understand English.  Does your student/child qualify?
  • According to the latest numbers from Glassdoor, the median total pay for a drone pilot in the United States is $85,159 - Click Here
  • "1 billion drones by 2030" Thomas Frey - Click Here
  • "NASA wants city skies filled with drones delivering packages and people" NASA Head Administrator - Click Here
  • "The demand for drone pilots is expected to grow by 51.1 percent over the next five years, sales projected to reach over $16 billion by 2030" Click

March 25, 2023 Humble Civic Center

Drone Workshops - Student Competition - Entertainment - Exhibit Hall - Demos

Schools - Families - Community

ON THIS PAGE
Register for Competition , Festival Admission Tickets, and Workshop Info
Competition Registration and Event Tickets
 Now Available 1/16/23
Teams may compete in all events or choose your level.  Event registration includes festival tickets.
Main Event 1:
DroneBlocks drone programming challenge
Main Event 2:
Small commercial drones challenge <.55 lbs
Main Event 3:
Large commercial drones challenge >.54 lbs 
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(platinum sponsor)
Public Schools | Private Schools | Community Based Teams

Team Resources
​Exhibit Hall, Entertainment, and Activities
  • Try the Passport Challenge (for students)
  • Visit our public drone education workshops.  Seating is limited.  Must register to attend.
  • Exhibit hall includes local retailers/vendors, drone information, and hands on activities
  • Register to win free commercial drone education
  • Humble Police Department Drone Program demo
  • Family friendly fun for kids and adults 
  • Food, music, STEM arts and activities
  • Public and educatior drone education workshops
    • (see below)
  • Outdoor drone demonstrations​​
  • Special DJ guest musical entertainment
  • Enjoy watching local schools compete at the    2023 Drone Competition
​BLUE SKIES PASS $50
  • You will receive a digital event planner and passport via email.
  • Everything in General Admission PLUS
    • Priority Access (2/25/23) to workshop registration for limited seating workshops (See Workshop Info Below)
    • We will email you the priority access workshop registration link before general access FCFS is opened 3/4/23
    • 1 PLH Festival T-Shirt
    • 1 Lunch Voucher
    • VIP Competition Viewing Area
* All Blue Skies Pass holders shall check in at the Prioritty Blue Skies table at the entrance to the festival. 

Blue Skies pass holders help support our cause and will receive priority benefits for your help.  Thank you!!!
GENERAL ADMISSION (No Fee)
  • Open to public. Must register for gen admission or Blue Skies to attend.  Click the ticket below to register.  
  • You will receive a digital event planner and passport via email.
  • First come first serve to our workshop registration.  We will email you the regisration on 3/4/23.  Heads up.. Blue Skies Pass holders get priority access to these limited seating workshops on 2/25/23
  • Access to exhibit hall 
  • Access to outdoor drone demonstrations
  • Access to Guest Hospitality Suite
  • Access to Food Truck Court
  • 1 year free access to our online Iconic Drone Video Game
    • ​Learn drone rules, flight maneuvers, and even prepare for your FAA Commercial Drone License
  • Register to win lifetime free access to USA #1 Drone Pilot Ground School.   All others will receive DPGS for $100 off the normal price​

Thank you for supporting youth, education, and our community!
Your contribution helps us support youth education!

Public and Educator Workshops

Keynote Speaker

Larkin LeSuer - CTE Director -Humble ISD

Register for Workshops

  • Workshops are limited seating.  Please read the following carefully. 
    • After you register for the event by clicking on the ticket above, we will send you a registration for workshops​
      • All attendees must register for the event by clicking on the ticket above.
        • Blue Skies Pass holders - receive priority workshop registration via email 2/25
        • ​General admission - receive workshop registration via email via 3/4/23

Featured Workshops

Featured Workshops

  • "Bye Bye French Fries" (learn how why/how to build a drone education program)
  • "Earn Your Recreational Drone License Today" (Fly legally after this 45 minute workshop)
  • "How to Fly a Drone (Outdoor drone demonstration)
  • "The Drone Industry and Forecast" (Discover why the drone industry is booming and how to get in)
  • "The Drone Biz 101" (Adults and teens wanting to start a drone biz, DONT MISS THIS)
  • "Which Drones and Accessories Should I Buy (Navigate the crazy options of drone hardware.. purchase)
  • "Registering Your Drone and Getting Air Traffic Control Approval to Fly" (Avoid $250,000 fines / jail time)
  • "Texas National Guard Drone Career Pathway" (Learn the countless benefits of an Army drone career)
  • ​and more coming...
  • Presenters: Former Air Force One Pilot, United Airlines Pilot, Aha Education Founder / Staff, Drone Business Owners, Local ISD's w/ Drone Education Programs, Local Emergency Services/Law Enforcement, Military, and more
  • ​

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