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LCCC Drone Courses and Plans Even More Training

February 2, 2018January 29, 2018 theDroneInfodrone, drone courses, Drone Technology, drone training, drones0 comment

Drones are becoming popular in a number of industries from real estate to photography, and so the demand for those licensed to operate a commercial drone is increasing. To meet demand, Lehigh Carbon Community College introduced its first classes on commercial drone certification last year. After a successful initial run, the community college will be hosting a second series of drone classes on campus this semester. Richard Wilt, dean of the School of Communication Arts, Computers and Technology at LCCC, which is offering the classes, said the classes are being…

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Thoughts on the importance of drone training

July 3, 2015December 13, 2016 theDroneInfodrone training0 comment

We have spoken about drone training on countless occasions and will continue to do so. Today, our friends at Skylab Flight Systems share their thoughts on the importance of drone training I have been an outspoken proponent of hands on training programs for new drone operators. I believe that it is essential to the safe operation of any drone today. I have even volunteered my time to train several people myself, one of which I wrote about here. But I’ve been seeing some very troubling advertisements and forum posts…

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Informal drone training and mentorship is a valuable gift

May 26, 2015 theDroneInfo3D Robotics, drone training, informal drone training, Iris+, mentorship0 comment

While formal drone training is critical for professionals, hobbyist need drone training too, even if through an informal relationship or mentor Yes, we are slowly building a list of professional training programs and encourage those of you that have programs to let us know and get added (it’s only $10). With that cheap advertisement out of the way lets move onto the meat of this article. Our friend, Kevin McCarthy of SkyLab Flight Systems has once again raised an important point, that being the importance of providing informal drone training through mentoring relationships. We hope…

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Interview with Kevin McCarthy – Skylab Flight Systems

May 5, 2015 theDroneInfoaerial photography, drone training, hobbyist, skylab flight systems0 comment

Skylab Flight Systems Kevin McCarthy has worked with several Chinese manufacturers in different capacities ranging from technical support to writing user manuals to testing new products. He launched Skylab Flight Systems to share his insights on the drone industry with others. Q. Kevin, what got you interested in the drone industry initially? Initially, my attraction to the drone industry stemmed from my involvement in a growing quadcopter hobby. I was involved with a Chinese quadcopter manufacturer and I liked the work I was doing for/with them. One day, while I…