What is this?

Our STEM Robotics Education kits are reusable, 3D-printable systems that start as a drone and can become much more. That is why we call it a STEM robotics education system, not just a STEM drone education system.

Recommended range: Grades 6–12+ Younger learners: teacher-led demos
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Start with one build. Grow into a full program.

This is not a one-time activity. It is a reusable system built for classroom reality, year-over-year growth, and students who learn best by building.

It is an education-centered product that helps students strengthen high-demand skills and build pathways toward careers in areas such as advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and robotics.

Recommended range: Best fit for grades 6–12+, with adult supervision for building, batteries, and flight. Younger learners can participate through teacher-led demonstrations and simplified activities.
bubble STEM drone kit on table

What does a typical kit include?

Kits include the core components needed to build, operate, and maintain the system, along with the files and tools required to keep it running in a classroom environment.

  • 3D-printing files and printing instructions
  • Downloadable frame files
  • Open-source programmable flight controller
  • Remote controller (simulator-ready)
  • FPV/AR goggles + micro FPV camera
  • Complete power plant (4 motors)
  • Spare propeller set
  • Two high-performance batteries
  • Charging equipment
  • USB cable

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Complete kit layout
Designed for repeatable assembly
3D printed frame details
Multiple 3D-printed frames to choose from
Drone and spare parts
Easily replaceable components
FPV goggles close-up
First-person view goggles for an immersive experience
Drones flying in gym
Gym-ready flying
Flight controller boards
Open-source flight-control hardware
Drone on desk
Professional remote controller
Battery and power system
Reliable power systems

Why is bubble different?

  • 1

    Customizable

    Drone. Rover. Hovercraft. Custom design. One kit, endless possibilities. Start with a drone, then morph into new builds, designs, and challenges using the same kit.

  • 2

    Expandable

    One controller board can support up to eight different types of output, allowing the kit to grow in complexity as students build skill.

  • 3

    Scalable

    Whether you want to support a select group of students or an entire school district, the system can scale with your classroom needs.

  • 4

    Compatible

    Built around universal compatibility and common components, making it easier to source, maintain, modify, and expand.

  • 5

    Repairable

    Made for mistakes. Recyclable 3D-printable frames make in-house repairs simple, affordable, and part of the learning process.

  • 6

    Reusable

    Made to be used year after year. The same kit can grow with one class or be passed down to the next, helping schools keep the program affordable.

  • 7

    Enjoyable

    Students enjoy learning when they are actively building. The kit helps shift technology from passive consumption to hands-on creation. Learn more.

  • 8

    Analyzable / Quantifiable

    Learning metrics, progress goals, and measurable outcomes can help demonstrate continued classroom value to administrators and decision makers.

  • 9

    Fundable

    Low or limited funding does not have to stop adoption. The kit can align with STEM funding, classroom sponsorships, and programs that help schools attract attention and support.

  • 10

    Integrable

    Because the product connects science, math, engineering, robotics, and design, it can fit into many existing lesson plans and after-school programs.

  • 11

    Translatable

    Students build skills in robotics, aerodynamics, physics, math, CAD, coding, 3D printing, and more. Those skills can translate directly to aerospace, robotics, programming, engineering, and manufacturing pathways.

  • 12

    Sharable

    Connects students and educators with wider maker and open-source communities including Thingiverse, MakerWorld, GitHub, and Betaflight.

  • 13

    Open-source

    From basic tuning to advanced modifications, nothing is locked away. Firmware, parameters, files, frames, components, and systems can be modified, repaired, and improved by students.

Community ecosystem

Open-source ecosystem

We are proud to connect students and educators to the wider maker and open-source world. These communities and resources help turn a classroom build into an evolving project.

Thingiverse

3D designs

Printable ideas, remixes, and shared design thinking for students, makers, and classrooms.

MakerWorld

Maker platform

Practical models, printable parts, and community-built support for evolving projects.

GitHub

Code sharing

Versioning, transparent iteration, and shared improvement for code and documentation.

Betaflight

Flight systems

Open flight-controller tools that help students understand tuning, setup, and behavior.

Betaflight Wiki

Documentation

Shared technical knowledge that teaches students how to read docs and solve problems clearly.

RC Groups

Community

Field-tested discussion, hobby knowledge, and real-world feedback from experienced builders and pilots.

Bring the idea. We’ll help build the ecosystem around it.

Whether you are a school, maker, educator, or open-source contributor, bubble is built to connect learning with the wider world of real tools and shared improvement.

Let’s build your program

A STEM system that works — and keeps working.

bubble is designed to deliver a strong first experience and continue providing value over time. Whether starting with a small group or building a full program, the system scales with your classroom and your goals.

Need help narrowing the path? We can help you choose a starting point based on class size, available space, equipment, and budget.

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