Mansfield, OH (March 25, 2024) – Students in Richland County recently received Drone training at Crestview High School as part of the Ready for Hire afterschool program. The Drone training, taught by a USI instructor, focused on an introduction to Drone technology, including an overview of regulatory requirements, drone flight fundamentals, flight preparation and proper conduct of a drone flight in U.S. airspace. Students earned a recreational drone license after completing training.
USI is a drone training program that provides everything a school needs to establish a successful program that allows students to use real-world materials to earn industry-recognized credentials that count toward high school graduation and prepare them for the workforce.
“Once I learned how to fly the drone from the flight instructor, it was a lot easier than I thought it would be,” Josiah Schmitt, Ready for Hire participant.
The Ready for Hire program uses drone training at program sites because of the exposure to different careers and to introduce new opportunities to the students. “As drone technology continues to advance, various industries are leveraging its capabilities for a wide range of applications. Industries such as agriculture, construction, real estate and film production have increasingly integrated drones into their operations for tasks like crop monitoring, site surveying, property inspection and aerial cinematography. With the rise in drone usage, the demand for skilled drone pilots has surged. Obtaining a drone certification opens up numerous job opportunities for our students,” stated Karrie Davisson, Richland County Ready for Hire Site Coordinator.
Melanie Lopez, a Ready for Hire participant, said she was able to pass her knowledge on to others and taught another student how to fly a drone. “I have learned so much about drones and careers with drones!”
