FAA and Warren County Community College Host Drone Safety and Awareness Event
DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has partnered with Warren UAS, an unmanned systems program at Warren County Community College. 3 days program To introduce the drone field to the public.
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Held April 27-29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Warren Washington Campus, this free event highlights Drone Safety Day, when the FAA encourages proper drone operations every April. .
“This is a great opportunity for the public and industry to come together and exchange basic information and new ideas about drones. You can learn from FAA experts and our staff about training.Private funding related to university growth.”There will be a great emphasis on safe use of drones, a priority for us and the FAA.” .”
Warren’s rapidly growing UAS department has two new on-campus facilities, including the new Dr. Joseph Warren Robotics Research Center. The latest drone technology is continuously acquired and will be made available to visitors during the program. The event was designed to educate the public, including FAA professionals, about the products offered and technologies exhibited by the university’s stakeholders.
WCCC will focus on the nationally recognized Uncrewed Systems Program that teaches drone flight, construction, maintenance and repair along with AI and robotics. This program offers both certifications and degrees in various aspects of drone design, maintenance and operation.
Drone Safety Day: Focus on safe operations
The FAA provides guidance on drone technology and its regulations. drone on According to project manager Alina George, the event will be celebrated as part of the event.
The first day will focus on education, and the second day will focus on public safety and local government. On the third day, information gathering and demonstrations will be held open to the public
Austin said a variety of vendors, university representatives and other training providers, including Embry-Riddle, one of the country’s leading aviation colleges, will participate. Embry Riddle says that on many projects he frequently collaborates with WCCC and enrolls WCCC graduates to continue their further education.
“We are proud to partner with WCCC to produce the world’s most trained UAS technicians and operators,” said David Thirtyacre, chief pilot of the university’s aviation department. “We are committed to bringing professional aviation standards to the world of UAS and take pride in our safe and effective operations. ERAU and WCCC work closely together to achieve the highest standards in the industry. It is established and I am delighted to be able to participate in this event.”
Project Manager Alina George said the event’s programming will include demonstrations and information sessions on public safety, career opportunities, recreational UAS Safety Testing (TRUST), and other key aspects of owning and operating a drone. said.
“To put this in context, the number of registered unmanned aerial vehicles is more than triple the number of registered conventional aircraft. By 2026, there will be up to 2.66 million commercial and recreational drones and over 361,000 We anticipate that there may be certified remote pilots.” Please understand the importance of flying safely. “
“Drone Safety Day will highlight the social, economic and safety benefits of safe drone operations with events in focus areas such as education, economics, equity, the environment and emergencies,” he added. rice field. “This is a great opportunity for businesses, schools and organizations to share how they use drones and start new safety initiatives. It’s an opportunity.”
Breitenfeld clarified that flying drones in densely populated areas is also likely to be a point of contention. It states that it is making significant strides to enable outside (BVLOS) operations.
The focus of college programming is on drone careers, education, and how to enjoy technology as a hobby. Other aerial and unmanned technologies, such as hot air balloons and robotics, will also be on display at both the university and the nearby Warren County Technical School.
According to Breitenfeldt, safe operations will be a major theme for institutions during the program. The FAA encourages drone users to follow the acronym “Fly RIGHT” in relation to safe and legal drone use. Register your drone, interact with others, gain knowledge, create safety plans, trust and train.
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Ian attended Dominican University in California and graduated with a BA in English in 2019. With his lifelong passion for writing and storytelling and keen interest in technology, he now contributes to his DroneLife as a staff writer.
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