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Inspiring Tomorrow’s Workforce
CNY Drones is a volunteer-run community-based organization, promoting drone-focused, STEM-based, workforce development pathways to higher tech education & employment pipelines.
Our goal is to encourage exploration of the many opportunities created by New York State’s UAV Test Site & Corridor championed by affiliated organizations & educational institutions. We encourage students through hosted competitions, mentoring, demos, instructor training,
& technical support.
WE ARE NYS FACILITATORS OF ROBOTIC DRONE TECHNOLOGY!
STEM Focused. Community Supported.
Volunteer Driven.
“Research suggests that personal interest, experience, and enthusiasm—critical to children’s learning of science at school or other settings—may also be linked to later educational and career choices.” – nextgenscience.org
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We’ve reached thousands of students
& adults throughout the Northeast!
Experienced Mentors & Administrators
Drone-centric STEM Enrichment for the Future Workforce since 2016
Dozens of years of combined STEM experience & passionate mentors are behind all our efforts! We fly for the love of flying & share our love of technology! Diverse backgrounds of our mentors combine with a common enthusiasm for drones. We help develop a safe & knowledgeable drone community!
- Part of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) as AMA Model Aviation Student Club # 15080
- The most experienced cohort of U.S. Drone Soccer Certified Instructors in the Country
- Known in NY’s tech education community as NYSTEEA Members, NYSCATE Members & FAA Certified sUAS Pilots
- Proven hands-on training method includes 1 mentor for every 4-6 participants
- Unmatched after-sale support of Drone Sports, Inc. U.S. Drone Soccer products
- CNY Drones does not support 3rd party program facilitators and/or those who operate outside of the U.S. Drone Soccer Association Community or the Academy of Model Aeronautics Community