Did you know you can get paid to take your FAA Part 107 exam?
Alcorn State University’s drone program offers students hands-on experience in drone technology funded by the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Students are able to learn how to operate drones for various agricultural purposes, such as crop monitoring, soil analysis, and pest management.
This opportunity is currently open to Alcorn State agricultural students, with plans to expand to all majors next semester. Participants receive a $500 stipend and a $500 drone for their studies, preparing them for the FAA Part 107 exam required for commercial drone operation.
Dr. Lashonda Anderson-Hodges pioneered this program, enhancing Alcorn State University’s educational offerings.
Alcorn State University, is the second largest historically black college or university, fifth largest university in Mississippi, and the oldest land grant institution in the United States, providing students with affordable access to career-oriented higher education in the areas of agriculture, science and engineering, military science, and the liberal arts.
As the program grows, students gain valuable skills for future careers in the drone industry. For more info on the Drone Program, contact Mr. Azali Muhammad (armuhammad@alcorn.edu), Director College of Agricultural and Applied Science at Alcorn State University.
About the Author:
Roxane Romulus is the Founder and CEO of Black Girl Drone World, a drone education company inspiring and empowering girls of color aged 8-24. She holds her FAA Part 107 Certification, making her one of the few women of color with a commercial drone pilot license. Roxane has degrees from Suffolk University and Simmons University, with over 20 years of business and risk management experience. Ms. Roxane Romulus contributes her expertise to the advancement of diversity in the drone industry.
