Innovation for a green future: UAV technology as a tool for learning and environmental protection

This paper presents an extended conceptual, methodological and applied framework for the integration of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technologies in environmental education. The study explains drone avionics, GNSS principles, real-time data collection, multi-layer UAV communication networks and their contribution to ecological monitoring. A pedagogical model for a demonstrative lesson is proposed, integrating theory, virtual simulations, environmental missions and practical data analysis. The developed methodology enhances students' scientific literacy, sustainable thinking and technological responsibility. The results show that UAV-based educational activities improve understanding of environmental processes and support the formation of a modern STEM-oriented learning culture.