Cumberland County Public Schools

Cumberland County Public Schools: Flying Unmanned Aircraft
Cumberland County Public Schools realizes that building a foundation for lifelong success includes preparing for a career that takes into account student strengths, interests, and values. This year CuCPS added a course newly approved by the Virginia DOE in Unmanned Aircraft Systems. This course prepares students to fly drones under the Federal Aviation Administration guidelines. The demand for commercial drone pilots has been steadily increasing, and according a market survey, the median salary for an unmanned aerial vehicle pilot is $82,976, which makes this a desirable career for students. Students not only have fun, but learn about various uses for drones, become aware of FAA regulations, and practice flying drones. At the end of the course, students have the opportunity to take the certification. One student has already successfully received her Small Unmanned Airraft Systems (SUAS) pilot’s test, with several others getting ready to test.

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