Dee Howard Foundation Drone Education Initiative

Dee Howard Foundation Drone Education Initiative is sponsored by Dee Howard Foundation. Provides funding for drone education initiatives, including student team competitions and classroom learning experiences, to inspire and educate youth in aerospace careers.

Drone Initiative - Dee Howard Foundation 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.

Your financial help is needed High-Demand, High-Wage Jobs. "Southwest ISD’s drone program teaches STEM, gets students job ready. Curriculum helps prepare them to pass drone pilot certification test."

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.

CAST STEM HS - Southwest ISD Highlands HS - San Antonio ISD South San HS - South San ISD Somerset HS- Somerset 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 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.

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

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?

Software, hardware, curriculum, and instructors are included. What is the cost for students? The cost is FREE for students enrolled in a participating Middle or High School in South Texas.

Your financial help is needed