EdwardWardMedia LLC, doing business as Drone Tech Navigators Academy, is an educational organization based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, dedicated to inspiring the next generation through innovative STEM learning. Serving students in grades 3 through 12, the academy uses drone technology as a dynamic, hands-on tool to introduce coding, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving. Through after-school and summer programs, in-school workshops, and interactive presentations, Drone Tech Navigators Academy partners with schools and youth development organizations to make STEM education engaging, accessible, and fun.
The academy is led by founder and head instructor Edward Ward, an Air Force Veteran and retired Instructional Technology Administrator with more than 30 years of experience in education and leadership. As a certified Part 107A Remote Pilot, New Jersey–certified teacher, and certified supervisor, Ward brings deep expertise and a passion for teaching to every program. By blending his background in STEM education, multimedia, and drone technology, he created Drone Tech Navigators Academy to equip students with the skills, curiosity, and confidence needed to navigate the technology-driven world ahead.