Drone Initiative
DHF
Drone Education Initiative
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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High-Demand, High-Wage Jobs.
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Who Benefits?
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Students and Families
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Educators / Schools
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Technology Partners
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Industry Employers
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…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.
Partner Schools
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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
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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
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Students & Educators
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What is the cost for schools?
Schools costs vary
Software, hardware, curriculum, and instructors are included.
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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.