A top-rated aeronautics university hopes that the growth of crowdfunding success for drone startups may translate into success for drone training and education. Florida-based Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, which has been offering UAV degrees since 2011, launched a crowdfunding project this week to develop a free drone comparison and buying guide. “Many new buyers … [Read more...] about Drone School Seeks Buyer’s-Guide Crowdfunding
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ranking the Top 15 Drone Training Colleges in the U.S.
(Source: unmanned-aerial.com) SuccessfulStudent.org, an online source for students to research colleges and fields of study, has published a ranking of the "15 Best Drone Training Colleges in America." The group says it considered "academic reputation, hands-on drone training in piloting/engineering, variety of course and accreditation." SuccessfulStudent.org's … [Read more...] about Ranking the Top 15 Drone Training Colleges in the U.S.
What If: Drones Were Widely Accepted, Legal?
from azcentral.com Drones are relatively new, but they evoke enough concern that Phoenix is exploring ways to regulate their use. We asked two experts: What if drones were widely accepted and legal? Alessandra Soler - Executive Director of the ACLU of Arizona: "By the time drones are widely accepted and legal, Arizona should have laid a legislative foundation for … [Read more...] about What If: Drones Were Widely Accepted, Legal?
There’s No Flying in Drone School
from Wall Street Journal Online Capitalizing on an anticipated boom in the unmanned-aircraft industry, several U.S. universities and colleges are launching training programs for future drone pilots. The problem: the Federal Aviation Administration says its rules barring commercial use of drones apply to teaching programs as well, effectively prohibiting students from … [Read more...] about There’s No Flying in Drone School
Drones Go to School
Combining the explosive growth of the drone industry with the fact that drone pilots can earn up to six figure salaries is yielding the perfect storm for academia. Over the past five years, dozens of American colleges and universities have begun to offer more classes and even some degree programs in drone-aircraft piloting and technology. The trend may be the beginning of a … [Read more...] about Drones Go to School
