By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Tulsa builds a full drone industry ecosystem from the ground up. Tulsa Oklahoma, long identified as a capital of the oil industry, is striving to be rechristened as "The Drone Capital of the World." The city seemed to be well on its way to securing that title last month after Irish drone delivery company MANNA announced the selection … [Read more...] about Tulsa Hopes to Become ‘The Drone Capital of the World’
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SPH Engineering and Vets to Drones Partner to Expand Career Paths for Military Veterans
New training initiative focuses on advanced flight planning skills for surveying, mapping, and inspection work The commercial drone industry continues to face a demand for skilled operators who can manage complex missions. A new partnership between SPH Engineering and Vets to Drones aims to help military veterans fill that need. SPH Engineering announced a strategic … [Read more...] about SPH Engineering and Vets to Drones Partner to Expand Career Paths for Military Veterans
WarrenUAS Receives FAA Approval to Train Students on Large Drones
New exemption allows Warren County Community College to expand its advanced UAS training capabilities WarrenUAS, the unmanned systems training program at Warren County Community College in New Jersey, has been granted a major federal exemption. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved WarrenUAS to train students on large drones—those weighing more than 55 … [Read more...] about WarrenUAS Receives FAA Approval to Train Students on Large Drones
Terra Drone Agri Partners with Malaysian Training Center to Support Drone Pilot Jobs
New agreement with KISMEC connects certified drone operators to agriculture industry opportunities On March 25, 2025, Terra Drone Corporation announced that its Malaysian subsidiary, Terra Drone Agri, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kumpulan Inovasi dan Sumber Manusia untuk Pendidikan (KISMEC). KISMEC is a Malaysian vocational training institution focused … [Read more...] about Terra Drone Agri Partners with Malaysian Training Center to Support Drone Pilot Jobs
USI Partners with Dallas College to Launch Drone Workforce Development Program
New initiative aims to equip students with industry-recognized certifications and meet the growing demand for skilled drone operators. The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) has partnered with Dallas College to develop a new workforce development program designed to meet the growing demand for skilled drone operators in today’s rapidly evolving aerospace industry. This initiative … [Read more...] about USI Partners with Dallas College to Launch Drone Workforce Development Program
