Edventures

What Edventures does

PCS Edventures!, Inc. (otcpink:PCSV) is a publicly traded provider of hands-on STEAM curriculum kits and educational technology for the PK-12 market, headquartered in Meridian, Idaho. The company sells turn-key curriculum programs — including drone education (Drone Pathways, Discover Drones, Drone Designers), digital media creation (Discover Podcasting, Influencer Camp, Content Creators), brick-based STEM (BrickLAB series), and enrichment modules (AI Innovators, Claymation, Scratch Camp, summer camps) — to schools, districts, CTE programs, after-school providers, libraries, camps, and homeschool families. Its core technology combines proprietary modular drone hardware (RubiQ, Flex UAV), in-house developed curriculum delivered via the LABCards scaffolded lesson methodology, and digital platforms including the Digital Resource Portal, Droneology web app, FPV Freerider simulator integration, and a STEM Grant Advisor chatbot.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware and curriculum kit sales (ranging from $95 enrichment kits to $25,995 premium drone packages), layered with recurring digital subscriptions and license fees (e.g., Soundtrap, Drone Pilot Ground School) and ancillary professional development. PCS Edventures employs a multi-channel go-to-market combining a direct sales team of STEM Program Specialists, an e-commerce storefront supporting purchase orders and grant-funded procurement, channel partner development, and demand generation through trade shows, webinars, content marketing, and an educator-spotlight community. Headcount is in the 11-50 range, with the customer base distributed across thousands of K-12 institutions, federal programs (21st CCLC, GEAR UP, Air Force JROTC), and out-of-school-time providers. The company traces its origin to Pat's Computer School founded in 1988 and pivoted in 2016 from operating physical learning centers to a kit-distribution model following the Thrust-UAV acquisition.

Name

Edventures

Legal name

PCS Edventures!, Inc.

Website

https://edventures.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PCS Edventures designs, manufactures, and distributes turn-key hands-on STEAM curriculum kits — including proprietary drones, digital media, robotics, and brick-based STEM programs — to K-12 schools, CTE programs, libraries, camps, and homeschool families across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEAM/STEM Educational Curriculum Kits

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM Project-Based Learning (PBL) & Challenge Platforms (EDAFANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Robotics Kits, Parts & Lab Equipment Providers (Education-Focused) (EDAMADAN), Virtual CTE & Career Pathways Programs (K–12) (EDAJADAL), STEM & Computer Science Curriculum (EDAGAAAB), Robotics, Engineering & Makers Camps (EDAMALAE)

Keywords

• STEAM curriculum kits
• K-12 STEM education
• Educational drone programs
• CTE career exploration
• Hands-on learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Meridian

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware and Curriculum Kit Sales: PCS Edventures generates the majority of its revenue from selling physical STEAM curriculum kits, drone hardware, and replacement parts through its e-commerce storefront and sales team. Products include turn-key kits priced from under $100 to over $20,000 depending on package and drone configuration. The company also sells refill kits for consumable replenishment. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Digital Subscriptions and Licenses: Some programs include annual digital subscriptions (e.g., Soundtrap for Education license for Discover Podcasting, Drone Pilot Ground School 1-Year 50-Seat LMS Site License for Drone Pathways). These represent recurring subscription/license revenue layered on top of one-time kit sales.
3. Professional Development and Training: The company offers additional training services for purchase beyond the included free webinar orientations. On-site and in-house professional development options are available for an additional fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

PCS Edventures designs, develops, and distributes hands-on STEAM/STEM curriculum kits bundled with both physical hardware (proprietary RubiQ and Flex UAV drones, BrickLAB brick sets, robotics tools) and scaffolded lesson plans for use in K-12 classrooms, CTE programs, summer camps, libraries, and out-of-school-time programs. The portfolio of 80+ turn-key kits spans drones, robotics, brick-based science, podcasting, coding, engineering, and the arts, supported by digital platforms (Digital Resource Portal, Droneology) and add-on digital licenses for partners such as Soundtrap for Education.

Product overview

PCS Edventures is a leading provider of hands-on STEAM curriculum kits and resources for PK-12 education. The portfolio centers on turn-key programs including Drone Pathways (CTE drone education using Flex UAV), Discover Drones (RubiQ-based UAV curriculum), Discover Podcasting (with Soundtrap integration), BrickLAB brick-based STEM series, Influencer Camp (digital content creation), and diverse enrichment programs. The architecture combines core curriculum products with modular add-on kits, hardware platforms (RubiQ drone, Flex UAV), and digital platforms (Digital Resource Portal, Droneology). Programs serve classrooms, after-school, summer camps, libraries, and CTE courses across elementary through high school grades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drone Pathways: Foundations of Flight Operations A CTE drone education program for grades 10-12 using the Flex UAV modular assembly-kit drone platform. Twenty lessons cover UAV build, flight simulation, VLOS piloting, FAA Part 107 prep, and mission planning. Available in 2-drone Starter ($3,995), 5-drone Base ($8,995), 10-drone Plus ($16,995), and 10-drone Pro ($22,995) packages with refill kits.
• Discover Drones High school drone curriculum using the RubiQ modular open-source training drone. 30+ contact hours cover four levels — Build, Train, Fly, and Race — with LABCards, Droneology online course, FPV goggles, radio controllers, and FPV Freerider simulator integration. Pricing ranges from $3,995 to $25,995 depending on package (2 to 10 drones).
• Drone Designers: Exploring STEAM Careers Grades 4-8 program exploring drone design for arts and entertainment. 12+ hours cover engineering design, aerodynamics, and choreography. Uses CoDrone EDU mini quadcopters with Blockly coding. Complete Program $4,795; Curriculum Print & Digital $995; Refill Kit $750.
• Discover Podcasting Grades 4-12 podcasting curriculum with 13 activities covering storytelling, interviewing, audio editing, and production. Integrates Soundtrap for Education (1-year renewable license) and includes microphones, headphones, and digital curriculum. Complete Program $2,995; Refill Kit $160.
• Influencer Camp Grades 6-12 digital content creation program with 12+ hours covering personal branding, video production, scriptwriting, copyright education, and social-emotional learning. Includes action cameras and selfie sticks. Complete Program $2,645; Refill Kit $425; Curriculum Only $125.
• BrickLAB Curriculum Series Modular brick-based STEM curriculum covering subjects such as zoology, architecture, science, engineering, and the arts. Series includes BrickLAB Core ($400-$1,195), BrickLAB Tech ($445-$1,295), BrickLAB Zoology, BrickLAB Magic Beans, BrickLAB Zoo, BrickLAB Famous Architecture, BrickLAB Genetics, BrickLAB STEAMventures, and BrickLAB STEM Foundations. Multiple grade-level and setting configurations (classroom, camp, library).
• RubiQ Modular Educational Drone In-house modular FPV training drone developed after the 2016 Thrust-UAV acquisition. Available in versions 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 with swappable payloads (camera, sensor), LiPo battery management, FPV capability, and GPS module. Used as the centerpiece of the Discover Drones curriculum. Replacement parts (motors, propellers, flight controllers, cameras, batteries) sold separately.
• AI Innovators STEAM enrichment program introducing AI and machine learning concepts for elementary/middle school students. Pricing $125-$445 depending on package.
• Content Creators STEAM enrichment program for grades 6-12 covering digital content creation. Pricing $125-$3,495 depending on package.
• Bugs & Slugs STEAM enrichment program for grades 1-3 covering life science through hands-on lessons. Pricing $425-$1,095 depending on package.
• Flight STEAMventures Aviation-themed STEAM curriculum for grades TK-K (early elementary) with 12 one-hour lessons covering flight concepts through hands-on activities.
• Dirt Camp Life science camp program exploring soil, worms, and decomposition for grades 1-3 with 12 one-hour lessons.
• Pirate Camp Nautical-themed summer camp program combining science, engineering, and creative activities (third edition with updated curriculum).
• Claymation Stop-motion animation curriculum with clay, software, cameras, and complete lesson plans for creating original movies. Pricing $325-$1,345.
• Scratch Camp Coding enrichment program using Scratch visual programming language with interactive lessons for creating games, animations, and stories.
• Rockin' Robots Robotics enrichment program with Sphero Bolt integration covering coding, engineering design, and hands-on robotics activities.
• Cubelets BOT Builder Robotics curriculum using modular magnetic cube robots for grades TK-6; students build and program different robot configurations. Compatible with Chromebook.
• Discover Digital Video LAB Digital video production curriculum for grades 4-12 covering video creation, editing, and production techniques.
• Traveling Artist Art-focused curriculum for libraries and STEAM programs across varying age groups. Pricing $425-$850.
• Drone Pilot Ground School FAA Part 107 exam preparation course available as a 1-Year 50-Seat LMS Site License for commercial drone pilot certification, bundled with the Drone Pathways Pro Package.
• Drone Pathways Refill Kits Consumable replacement kits for Drone Pathways. Essentials Refill Kit $395 (propellers, legs, pilot logs); Premium Refill Kit $1,995 (landing gear, batteries, motor crash kits, tools).

Quantifiable outcome

• 250,000+ student participants served across the company's history
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• United States Air Force JROTCflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022In 2022, the United States Air Force JROTC selected Discover Drones to power their UAV programs nationwide. This is a major institutional endorsement and adoption of PCS Edventures' drone curriculum by a federal military education program.
• Thrust-UAVflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2016Thrust-UAV was acquired by PCS Edventures in 2016. Founded in 2012, Thrust-UAV developed lightweight FPV racing drones (including the Riot 250R Pro) and partnered with Microsoft, Kodak, Bell Flight, and Rio Tinto on specialized drone solutions. Post-acquisition, Thrust-UAV focused on educational drone innovation, creating the RubiQ drone and Discover Drones curriculum.
• Soundtrap for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationSoundtrap for Education is integrated into the Discover Podcasting curriculum, providing a collaborative, cloud-based audio recording and music creation platform. The partnership enables authentic podcast production experiences for students. Soundtrap won the 2022 EdTech Breakthrough Award for Creativity, Arts and Music.
• Verity StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVerity Studios (the world's first drone costume designer, represented by Léa Pereyre) provided expertise and feedback during the development of the Drone Designers curriculum, ensuring lessons reflected real-world drone performance and design practices used in productions for Cirque du Soleil, Metallica, and Drake.
• Creative Generation (Jeff M. Poulin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJeff M. Poulin, founder of Creative Generation and former Arts Education Program Manager at Americans for the Arts, contributed to Drone Designers curriculum development, ensuring alignment with National Core Arts Standards and STEAM integration.
• Americans for the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJeff Poulin from Americans for the Arts contributed to the Drone Designers program, bringing expertise in arts education policy and standards alignment to the STEAM integration effort.
• Brains On! / American Public MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarc Sanchez, Senior Producer of Brains On! at American Public Media, reviewed and refined the Discover Podcasting curriculum, providing insight into real-world production processes and podcasting best practices for educational contexts.
• Boise State Public RadiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrankie Barnhill, Senior Producer of Idaho Matters at Boise State Public Radio, contributed content expertise to the Discover Podcasting curriculum, providing insight into real-life radio journalism and podcasting production workflows.
• NPR Student Podcast ChallengeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNPR's Student Podcast Challenge is an external competition program. PS 126's Dragon Kids, using the Discover Podcasting curriculum, won the middle school grand prize in 2020, creating a notable customer success story that supports marketing.
• Sun Valley Museum of ArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKatelyn Foley, Director of Education and Humanities at the Sun Valley Museum of Art, reviewed Drone Designers lessons and co-taught sessions with students, contributing expertise in arts integration and museum education.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LEGO Education: LEGO Education produces brick-based STEAM and robotics kits (SPIKE, WeDo, Mindstorms) for K-12 classrooms, directly comparable to PCS Edventures' BrickLAB line on both modality and audience.
• Sphero: Sphero offers programmable educational robots (BOLT, Indi, RVR+) with K-12 coding/STEM curriculum packages, directly competing with PCS Edventures' Rockin' Robots, Cubelets, and Scratch enrichment programs.
• Makeblock (Makeblock Education / xTool Education): Makeblock Education develops STEAM robotics kits (mBot, Codey Rocky, mBot Ranger) and curriculum for global K-12 markets, directly comparable to PCS Edventures' robotics and drone training programs.
• VEX Robotics: VEX Robotics provides K-12 robotics kits, VEX IQ/EXP/Pro, and competition platforms with standards-aligned STEM curriculum, directly comparable to PCS Edventures' hands-on K-12 STEM kit portfolio.

Emerging players

• DroneBlocks: DroneBlocks builds block-based programming curriculum for educational drones (including CoDrone EDU integrated with PCS Edventures' curriculum), making it both a partial competitor and collaborator in K-12 drone education.
• Wonder Workshop: Wonder Workshop offers Dash, Dot, and Cue educational robots with K-8 coding/STEM curriculum, a direct competitor in the K-5 robotics and computer-science education space targeted by PCS Edventures.
• Ozobot: Ozobot produces small educational robots (Evo, Bit) with K-12 STEAM curriculum, targeting the same classroom and makerspace segments as PCS Edventures' robotics kits and BrickLAB programs.
• Tynker: Tynker provides K-12 coding and STEM curricula, including block-based programming similar to what Scratch Camp offers; directly comparable as a self-paced STEAM learning platform for schools.
• BirdBrain Technologies: BirdBrain Technologies makes Hummingbird robotics kits and Finch robots for K-12 STEM classrooms, an emerging direct competitor for hands-on, kit-based STEAM curriculum.
• CoderZ: CoderZ delivers online STEM/robotics learning environments (including virtual drones and CyberRobotics competitions), competing in the same K-12 digital STEM curriculum market as PCS Edventures' virtual/simulated drone offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/edventures
• Facebookfacebook.com/441060965996073
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pcs-edventures
• Instagraminstagram.com/PCSEdventures
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments4 records

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