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Ep. 280 | Don’t Start a Drone Club Until You Hear This w/ Frankie Baker

Discover how to launch a successful school drone club, avoid common mistakes, and engage students in real-world STEM—no pilot’s license (or tech overwhelm) required.

Hear that? That’s the sound of STEM careers taking off. Meet CoDrone EDU from Robolink — the drone made for classrooms and competitions and the sponsor for this episode. It’s safe, durable, and fixable — with no FAA license or assembly required to fly and help every student feel more confident in a tech-driven world. Students fly CoDrone EDU three ways: manually, coded with Blockly, or coded with Python. See how over 7 thousand schools have proven you CAN have drones in classrooms, buzz and all, at www.robolink.com

Ever wondered how to get a drone club off the ground—without crashing it on day one? In this episode, we’re joined by Frankie Baker, former classroom teacher turned Community Manager at Robolink, to break down the big wins (and mistakes) teachers make when bringing drones into their schools.

From fixable, flyable classroom drones to career-ready skills and whale snot (yes, really), we’re covering everything you didn’t know you needed to know about drones in education. Whether you’re drone-curious or halfway to competition day, this episode will give you the real talk, the how-tos, and a few good laughs.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • The real reason most teachers fail at starting a drone club
  • Why drones aren’t just toys—and how they build real-world skills
  • A $250 drone that doesn’t need an FAA license? Yep.
  • Free curriculum + PD that makes drone clubs teacher-friendly
  • Student-led learning in action: from Earth Day bees to conference presenters
  • Why Frankie’s Twitter handle is “BaconEdTech”
  • A food segment featuring sourdough gone wrong and pan de muerto done right
  • Gabriel’s Sourdough Pan De Muerto Recipe

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About Frankie Baker

A self-proclaimed “hype girl of all the things,” Frankie is committed to empowering teachers to confidently integrate technology and foster student voice, choice, and agency in every classroom. With a strong focus on AI in education, robotics, and coding, she helps bridge the gap between tech and curriculum—making it approachable and meaningful for all learners. Frankie thrives on learning through collaboration and loves growing her network through communities, tools, and events that push the boundaries of what’s possible in education.

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🎥 LIVE EVENT: How Drones Are Feeding the Future w/ Frankie Baker

Drones are changing what’s on your plate. Find out how in our livestream October 28th!

Have you ever looked up at a drone and thought, “I bet that thing knows more about my burger than I do”? Well… you might be right.

I’m going LIVE with Frankie Baker from Robolink for a special episode of our podcast, and this one’s flying straight into the future of food. You never know, we might even have our podcast snack delivered live with a drone. And you better believe there will also be some food trivia for Frankie. Tune in and see if you could outscore her.

🗓️ Event Details

📍 Where: YouTube (embedded below), LinkedIn, Facebook
📅 When: October 28th, 6:00pm CT
🎟️ Mark your calendars now to watch live or on demand!

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What’s This All About?

I’m sitting down with Frankie Baker to explore how unmanned aerial vehicles are transforming agriculture, food production, and the global supply chain. From precision farming to data-driven crop decisions, drones are helping educators and students understand the intersection of STEM, sustainability, and what ends up on your plate.

Oh, and yes—there will be some foodie trivia as well. 🍽️💬

Why You Should Tune In

✅ Learn how drones are used in real-world agricultural settings
✅ Hear how educators are using drones to teach STEM + food systems
✅ Explore the role of drone tech in sustainability and food equity
✅ Get inspired with ideas you can bring to your classroom or community
✅ Plus, we’ll sprinkle in some delicious food insights along the way

For Educators, Admins, and Curious Humans

Whether you’re a teacher, instructional coach, school leader, or just someone who wants to know what flying robots have to do with farm-fresh veggies, this event is for you.

So grab a snack, click the link, and join us LIVE for a tasty blend of tech, teaching, and treats.

Have questions you want us to ask during the livestream? Drop them in the comments below or message us on social media!