DHF

Drone Education Initiative

Now Seeking Partners

DHF is providing aerospace education access to students and families across South Texas. Introducing the…

DHF Two-Year Pilot Drone Program

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are aircraft and associated elements which are operated with no pilot on board (drones). Industries from oil and gas production, to agriculture, architecture, entertainment, real estate, insurance, police, military, and government are using UAS. Schools must modernize and compete to deliver value to the communities they serve. UAM connects the dots for students between the curriculum and employment opportunities in our local Aerospace Industry.

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"Southwest ISD’s drone program teaches STEM, gets students job ready. Curriculum helps prepare them to pass drone pilot certification test."

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Who Benefits?

Students and Families
Educators / Schools
Technology Partners
Industry Employers
…Communities!

Meet Brandon Welch

Brandon Welch, Senior at Wagner HS in Judson ISD, was the first DHF Drone Student to take and pass the FAA Part 107 Exam.

"My advice for future drone pilots is, don’t treat the drone you have now like a toy, it is a tool you can use for your career in the future."

Students: Prepare for High-Demand, High-Wage Jobs

Selected Middle and High Schools are participating in this 2-Year Pilot Program. Interested students can contact DHF for enrollment and information.

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Partner Schools

Commercial Drone Program

CAST STEM HS - Southwest ISD
Highlands HS - San Antonio ISD
South San HS - South San ISD
Somerset HS- Somerset ISD
Wagner HS- Judson ISD

Pre-Commercial Drone Program

Brentwood STEAM Academy - Edgewood ISD
Leal MS & Harlandale MS - Harlandale ISD
Scobee MS - Southwest ISD
Rogers MS - San Antonio ISD
Kingsboro MS- South San ISD
Space Engineering Technology Academy - NEISD

Students & Educators

Stay Informed!

Every high school UAS student will be provided the opportunity to take the FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilots Test, participate in a local drone competition, and attend an Aerospace Career Fair.

Coming Soon!

Regional Drone Competition

May 3rd & 4th, 2024

Why UAS? Drones? RPA?

UAS are in-demand

Industries from oil and gas production, to agriculture, architecture, entertainment, real estate, insurance, police, military, and government are using UAS.

Why South Texas?

UAM trajectory…

Texas ia an early adopter and developer of UAM.
UAM brings economic opportunities to local residents.
UAM creates upward social mobility for our residents.
Texas will be the national role model for UAM deployment.

What's in it for schools?

Deliver measurable value

Schools must modernize and compete to deliver value to the communities they serve. UAM connects the dots for students between the curriculum and employment opportunities in our local Aerospace Industry.

What's in it for students?

Learn practical career skills

Students realize interests and aptitudes, opening pathways to careers. Practical skills development creates brighter futures for students and families.

What is the cost for schools?

Schools costs vary

Software, hardware, curriculum, and instructors are included.

What is the cost for students?

Students attend for FREE

The cost is FREE for students enrolled in a participating Middle or High School in South Texas.

Help Fund Futures

Your financial help is needed

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