Sedgrid Lewis is the founder of The Hidden Pilot Project. The mission of The Hidden Pilot Project is to teach and train black returning citizens and citizens how to become licensed drone pilots under the supervision of the criminal justice system. Through The Hidden Pilot Project, individuals are provided hands-on training to enter the unmanned systems industry.
Sedgrid Lewis holds a master’s degree in criminology from the University of West Georgia. He has worked in the criminal justice field for the past 20 years, developing evidence-based social programs for juvenile courts and state agencies across the country. He is also the owner of Blackhawk Aerial LLC. As his pilot for Part 107 commercial drones, he has flown for construction companies in several countries, providing ongoing aerial photography.
Sedgrid has been dedicated to helping others experience the benefits of unmanned technology. He provides drone technology workshops to at-risk youth across Georgia. He is also a certified instructor and coach of US Drone Soccer, a rapidly growing sport at the high school and college level. Also, as the son of a third-generation farmer, Sedgrid partners with black farmers in the South to provide technical training and agricultural drone technology demonstrations. Sedgrid advances precision agriculture to sustain black farms and increase profit margins.
In this episode of Drone Radio Show, Segrid showcases how covert pilot projects, drone soccer, and both are helping people from marginalized communities enter the aviation sector. increase.
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