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[Jason Alen]

Our drone group has been featured in the news, highlighting our exciting work in drone education, racing, and FAA certification training. The coverage showcased our commitment to teaching students of all ages the fundamentals of drone operations, preparing them for real-world applications, and fostering a thriving drone racing community. This recognition is a testament to the passion and dedication of our students, instructors, and supporters as we continue to push the boundaries of drone technology and education.

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Featured on KET

 

 

The Franklin Center for Innovation’s Drone Flight School was recently featured on KET, highlighting its role in advancing drone education and workforce development. The segment showcased how the program equips students with essential skills in drone piloting, safety protocols, and industry applications. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, the school provides training that prepares students for careers in industries such as agriculture, public safety, and infrastructure inspection. The KET feature underscored the center’s commitment to innovation and workforce readiness, demonstrating how its curriculum aligns with the growing demand for skilled drone operators 

 

 

 

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Featured on Spectrum News 1

 

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Young people are soaring through the skies with cutting-edge technology at the Franklin Center for Innovation, where they can work on the requirements to become a certified drone pilot. 

What You Need To Know

An innovative program in Frankfort is helping turn a passion for flying into a lucrative career
Youth and adults can now learn how to be pilots at the Frankfort Center for Innovation
At 16, anyone can earn their  FAA drone pilot license
Executive Director Jason Allen says drones are not just helpful here in the state but for solving critical problems worldwide

To operate drones, prospective pilots have to understand the basics. 

Jason Allen is the executive director of the innovation center. He said it’s just like a video game where each drone is controlled by a remote control.

Right now, the center hosts third through eighth graders. They plan to start ninth through 12th graders in a drone racing league and hope to offer a future course for adults interested in getting a drone license.

The Drone Flight School takes students from online simulators to flying them in real life. Allen says this is an opportunity for young people to be inspired and join the workforce in a groundbreaking way. At 16, anyone can earn their FAA 107 drone pilot license.

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