The Franklin County Commission is
throwing its support behind a proposal to teach local students to fly
drones.
The Franklin County School System is
seeking about 1.2 million dollars through TRIUMPH Gulf Coast to
implement a 5 year program training students for unmanned flights.
The Drone industry is one of the
fastest growing in the country as drones are used by military,
forestry, search and rescue, real estate, and many other occupations.
The money would cover all expenses to
run, set up and maintain the program and the equipment for five
years, after which the school system believes the income from the
certifications earned should make the program sustainable.
Students will be earning certifications
that could lead to immediate employment in a field with earning
potentials much greater than those normally available to them.
The request is still in the
pre-application phase, so the county commission has agreed to write a
letter of support which should help the application process.
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