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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?
To encourage exploration of the many opportunities created by New York State’s UAV Test Site & Corridor championed by affiliated organizations & educational institutions
How?
CNY Drones volunteers encourage students & educators through hosted competitions, mentoring, demos, instructor training,
& technical support. We…
ASSIST in the understanding of program components, student aircraft builds, flight programming & flying skills
DEVELOP awareness through demonstrations, mentoring, & workshops
INTRODUCE educators to companies looking to connect their career pathways to skilled students
PROMOTE advanced learning
focused on STEM-based careers
DIRECT local, regional & district competition hosts
to help students sharpen skills while advancing top teams
SUPPORT the annual U.S. Drone Soccer National Championship
Facilitators of robotic drone technology interest supported by Air & Space STEM Outreach funds along with tech industry sponsors.
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
Impact
Operations
History
Help Us!
We’ve reached thousands of students
& adults throughout the Northeast!
Experienced Mentors & Administrators
Drone-centric STEM Enrichment for the Future Workforce since 2016. 10+ years of Community Connections
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!
- Affiliation with Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) as AMA Model Aviation Student Club # 15080
- Home to the most experienced cohort of U.S. Drone Soccer Certified Instructors in the Country
- Known in New York State’s tech education community as NYSTEEA Members, NYSCATE Members & FAA Certified sUAS Pilots
- Proven hands-on facilitation methods include 1 mentor for every 4-6 participants
- Unmatched after-sale support of learn-to-build & fly drone soccer products
- Longtime competitions & program hosts attract & hold interest of tech-savvy middle & high school students