Pitsco Education's Drone Maker Kit Wins Future's Best of Show Award for 2026, Presented by Tech & Learning
The Drone Maker Kit, produced by Pitsco Education, has received the Future's Best of Show Award in the Primary Education category at ISTELive 2026. This award was presented by Tech & Learning and evaluated by a panel of industry experts and editors, who assessed entries based on criteria such as innovation, feature set, reliability, and performance.
The winners were formally notified during the ISTELive event and subsequently announced on techlearning.com. Each winner received a crystal-glass trophy shortly after the ceremony, with further promotion planned through Tech & Learning's subscriber channels.
The Drone Maker Kit allows students to design, build, and fly their own drones, serving as a hands-on introduction to aviation and aeronautical engineering. Aimed at Grades 3-8, the kit includes teacher and user guides to facilitate a seamless learning experience. "The products nominated for the Best of Show program provide an outstanding overview of new technology on the show floor and shine a spotlight on the products, and businesses behind them, who are transforming education in schools around the world," noted the awards editorial team.
Matt Frankenbery, CEO of Pitsco Education, commented on the significance of the award in light of ongoing discussions about children's screen time. "The Drone Maker Kit isn't about looking at a screen – it's about putting something real in a student's hands and watching them figure it out. That's the kind of learning we've been building for more than 50 years, and we're honored to see it recognized," he stated.
Pitsco Education has been delivering hands-on STEM learning solutions for over 50 years, reaching more than 3 million students annually across various fields, including robotics, drones, computer science, engineering, and science for PreK-12. The company aims to prepare students for future careers through engaging, real-world learning experiences. For more information, visit www.pitsco.com.