TENZ Wednesday Webinar | Taking Learning to the Sky: UAV in the Classroom

Explore how drones (UAVs) are shaping education and future careers in Aotearoa New Zealand. Claire covers UAV basics, key terms, real-world uses, and current rules from the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, including 2026 updates and enforcement by New Zealand Police. Jo shares practical classroom ideas for primary and intermediate learners, curriculum links, and ways to connect with local communities. Gain confidence, ready-to-use activities, and a clear understanding of safe, responsible drone use.

Claire:

1. What is UAV? Acronyms in UAV. Common mission conception about UAV (aka Drones). 
2. The basics of how it flies and what drones are being used for. 
3. Laws change and we need to keep up with regulation – Claire will share a one pager of guidelines for flying drones 2026. Importance of following the regulations/laws. 
4. Careers in UAV – Targeted at Secondary school. How do I get into this career? 
5. Currently there is a problem in NZ. Law change: Police now have powers to remove a UAV not following current laws. 

Jo: 

1. What is possible in the primary classroom?
2. Connecting with the local community.  
3. Primary and Intermediate ideas and resources.

Suitable for: Tertiary, Secondary, Primary

Registration Link: here