Rocket Drones Simulator

Bring Drone Flight Simulation Into Your Classroom

Train students with industry-ready simulators that build real flight skills.

With the Rocket Drones Racing Simulator, you can give your students hands-on experience flying manual drones in a safe, immersive environment. Built for classrooms, clubs, and competitive teams, the simulator helps your students master flight fundamentals, build confidence, and develop skills that align with real-world drone industry hiring needs.

Whether you’re introducing drones for the first time or training advanced racing teams, Rocket Drones turns screen time into flight time by automatically logging hours, tracking progress, and keeping every student in your program engaged.

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Why Schools Choose Our Racing Simulator

Rocket Drones makes it easy for you to bring drone flight simulation into your school with flexible site licensing, competitive learning opportunities, and real classroom support.

Site License Pricing Built for Schools

One annual site license allows up to 100 students and 10 computer stations to access the simulator, making it more accessible and cost-effective than individual licenses.

Auto-Logged Flight Hours and Smart Tools

Flight hours and student progress are automatically logged, with built-in tools like controller calibration, scheduling, and unlock-based progression.

Manual Drone Pilot Skill Development

Students learn how to manually pilot drones through structured training pathways that build real-world skills used when automated systems fail.

Monthly Competitions and Leaderboards

Students stay motivated through monthly and semester-long leaderboard challenges, competitions, and racing events with prizes.

Competitive Racing and eSports Opportunities

Support club racing, league racing, team tryouts, and virtual competitions that expand eSports offerings and student engagement.

Unlimited Real Support

Every license includes unlimited virtual support, ongoing simulator updates, and access to league events and competitions.

Rocket Drones Racing Simulator (Grades 6–12)

A comprehensive manual drone flight and racing simulator designed to build real piloting skills in a virtual environment.
The Rocket Drones Racing Simulator gives students hands-on experience learning how to manually pilot and race drones through a structured, progression-based training pathway. Designed for grades 6–12, the simulator supports both beginner pilots and advanced racing teams while aligning with real-world drone industry hiring needs.

This simulator is ideal for schools launching a drone program as well as those expanding into competitive racing and aviation-focused eSports. While students fly virtually, flight hours are automatically logged, progress is tracked, and new challenges unlock as skills improve.

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Web-Based Fundamentals Flight Simulator

A built-in simulator that introduces students to the basics of drone flight.

Included with all Rocket Drones packages, the web-based fundamentals simulator allows students to learn basic flight controls and troubleshooting in a virtual classroom drone environment. As students complete training missions, drone games unlock and flight hours are automatically logged.
Students can fly using a keyboard, drone controller, or most USB controllers, and can compete in monthly leaderboard challenges.

Note: Included with all Rocket Drones purchases. Not sold separately at this time.

Rocket Drones racing team pilots at indoor training facility with drone racing course in background

Who Is the Simulator For?

The Rocket Drones Racing Simulator is designed for schools at every stage of building a drone program.

For schools just getting started, the simulator offers a low-cost, site-licensed way to introduce students to drone flight and racing without the risk of damaging physical equipment. For established programs, it provides a powerful training tool that helps students refine manual piloting skills and prepare for competitive racing and industry pathways.

The simulator also adds flexibility to the classroom. While some students are flying physical drones, others can continue training and competing in the simulator, keeping every student engaged and learning at the same time.

Drone Racing Simulator Site License

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An affordable, school-friendly way to bring drone racing and manual flight training into your program.

Each annual site license includes everything schools need to get started and stay competitive. The first year is included with package activation, with renewal one year from portal access.

What’s Included:

  • Access for up to 100 students
  • Support for up to 10 computer stations
  • Full drone racing simulator access
  • Monthly and semester competitions with prizes
  • Access to league events and racing challenges
  • Ongoing simulator and portal updates
  • Unlimited virtual support and professional development

Frequently Asked Questions

q1

How many students can I add to the site license?

Each site license supports up to 100 students and 10 computer stations per school.

q2

How long is the simulator license active?

The Drone Racing Simulator includes a one year license from the date of activation.

q3

How much material is included in the simulator?

The simulator includes enough content for an entire semester when taught twice per week. Schools can also select specific modules for hybrid or flexible use.

q4

Are there any additional costs?

No. The only cost is the annual site license renewal for the simulator.

q5

Is certification included?

Yes. The simulator includes access to the FAA TRUST certificate inside the student portal for recreational drone flying. The FAA commercial test prep course can be viewed at: Certifications Page.

q6

What are the minimum system requirements to run the simulator?

The Rocket Drones Racing Simulator uses modern 3D engine technology. Minimum recommended specifications include Windows 10, Intel i5 dual core processor, NVidia 1050 graphics card or equivalent supporting DirectX 11 or greater, 4GB RAM, and an internet connection.

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Request a quick, hassle-free, and no-obligation quote by completing the form below. Please note: this form is intended for educational organizations only. Inquiries from non-educational entities will not be accommodated.

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