The drone industry is growing fast. AUVSI's 2016 economic report estimates that the industry will provide over 100,000 jobs by 2025, with an economic impact of over $80 billion. Since Part 107 was enacted last year, thousands of companies are realizing the benefits of drone technologies. If you're a working professional ready to make a move into a new, growth-oriented … [Read more...] about 3 Things You Can Do to Kickstart Your Career in Drones – While You Work
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Team Roadrunner Sets Drone Delivery Record
On May 5, 2017, a Nevada UAS Consortium (Team Roadrunner) set the record for long-distance drone delivery flying a fixed-wing drone over 97 miles to Austin, Texas using cellular connectivity. Launched from a central Texas urban location, the UAV flew a preplanned route through the National Airspace System (NAS) using a combination of a mobile command and control (C2), … [Read more...] about Team Roadrunner Sets Drone Delivery Record
3 Steps to Getting a Job in the Drone Industry
Since Part 107 was implemented, it's easier than ever to get a commercial drone license. Getting a good job in the drone industry, however, can prove more difficult. If you're a student trying to break in to the industry or a seasoned professional looking for a career change, start planning to be the right candidate for a job from the beginning. #1. Choose Your Focus. The … [Read more...] about 3 Steps to Getting a Job in the Drone Industry
5 Places to Get a Drone Education
There is no doubt that an education in drones has value. With the industry booming, a trained workforce will be in demand; and students who are interested in any area of unmanned aviation are looking for the skills they'll need to succeed. But where can you get a drone education? Here are 5 places that offer classes - some degrees, some professional certificates - in drone … [Read more...] about 5 Places to Get a Drone Education
Embry-Riddle to Offer Pre-Conference Workshop on UAS Safety at Drone World Expo
Sponsored by Embry-Riddle — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus, in partnership with Drone World Expo 2016, will offer an all-new, pre-event workshop – Multirotor sUAS Safety and Operational Familiarization for the Commercial Operator – at Drone World Expo 2016 on Monday, Nov. 14 at the San Jose, Calif., Convention Center. The workshop introduces … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle to Offer Pre-Conference Workshop on UAS Safety at Drone World Expo
