PCS Edventures! and MultiGP Enter License Agreement and Announce Plan to Build Nationwide Scholastic Drone Racing League
Boise, Idaho, June 13, 2017 — PCS Edventures!.com, Inc., (PCSV) a leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs, today announced a License Agreement and Memo of Understanding with MultiGP, the world’s largest FPV drone racing league.
FPV drone racing serves as the ideal recruiting tool for engaging students in STEM topics. “Drone racing is the ‘carrot.’” said Robert Grover, EVP at PCS Edventures!, “once you have their attention, the aerial robotics platform provides a total STEM solution for students.”
This past spring, MultiGP perfected their student racing platform with the first ever National Collegiate Championship, a FPV racing tournament held at Purdue University with over 28 other colleges. With actions in place to greatly expand the Collegiate League, MultiGP is also bringing their world-class race management software to Jr. and Sr. High Schools with a Scholastic League.
By partnering with MultiGP, PCS Edventures! will utilize MultiGP’s global community of drone enthusiasts and skilled event organizers, providing them the opportunity to become local sales or support contractors for the Discover Drones program. An initial drone community survey was conducted in May, and over 170 applicants responded, submitting resumes and qualifications to aid in the expansion of the Scholastic League and Discover Drones program.
Todd Wahl, President, and COO of MultiGP said, “We are excited to be working with PCS Edventures! to launch this scholastic network in the coming school year. Their high-quality, hands-on approach to STEM education is exactly what is needed to bring drone education successfully into the K-12 classroom.”
For more information, visit: https://edventures.com/blogs/edu-drones-101/the-scholastic-drone-racing-league
About MultiGP
MultiGP is the world’s most prominent ProAm drone racing league which hosts competitions and casual events within its network of over 600 active chapters and 17,000 pilots worldwide. The National Championship, Regional Series, International Open, Collegiate Championship, Universal Time Trial Tracks and Chapter Tiers are designed to provide the drone racing community with an accessible, yet structured format to progress the sport. MultiGP is the Academy of Model Aeronautics Special Interest Group for First Person View (FPV) Racing. For more information, visit http://www.MultiGP.com
About PCS Edventures!
PCS Edventures!.com, Inc. (OTCQB: PCSV) is an Idaho company that designs and delivers technology-rich products and services for the K-12 market. PCS programs emphasize experiential STEAM and have been deployed at over 7,000 sites in all 50 United States and 17 foreign countries. https://edventures.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934; actual results could differ materially from such statements.
Contact
Investor Contact: Mike Bledsoe 1.800.429.3110, investors@edventures.com