LCSD to offer drone certification this summer

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FROM STAFF REPORTS

Lee County School District students have an opportunity over the summer to earn their drone pilot certification through the program iFLY. This innovative remote pilot certification program is designed to prepare high schoolers for the Federal Aviation Administration's pilot examination for an unmanned aircraft to receive their FAA remote pilot license.

The program is being offered through AI Nautics UAV Academy and STEM U LLC.

Students will learn the basics of software analyzing and data and logistical map reading. In order to participate, a students must be at least 16 years old and have completed the 10th grade.

The goal in obtaining the certification is to broaden students' employment opportunities, says Chris Williams, the director of partnership development for iFly.

Deadline to apply is May 1. Students must complete application at http://bit.ly/lchsdrones and get two teacher recommendations using the link http://bit.ly/dronetchrec.