UM holds 2nd drone pilot certification training
The
University of Mindanao, through its nascent Drone Academy - to be the first of
its kind in the Philippines - recently finished its second drone pilot
certification course last October 4-6, 2024 at the university's open grounds.
This
is the second batch of cohorts certified by the Aerial Drone, the drone
training arm certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
(CAAP). The first one was held last April 13-15, and 20, 2024.
UM
now has a solid batch of 61 trained and certified drone pilots in its ranks
from the academic and academic support units. This prepares the university to
establish and offer drone programs.
The
Drone Academy is an innovative program designed by the Academic Affairs in
collaboration with the College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFAE), College
of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE), College of Computing Education (CCE),
College of Engineering Education (CEE), College of Criminal Justice Education
(CCJE), College of Teacher Education (CTE), and College of Business
Administration Education (CBAE). The drone pilot certification covers the
Philippine Civil Aviation Regulation (Air Law Part 11), basic aircraft physics
of flight, drone safety checks, and drone flight maneuvers. (RVAmorado)
