Veterans interested in drone careers can begin with free membership, practical training and access to a nationwide community. Vets to Drones is a Veteran-led nonprofit focused on workforce development in the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry. The organization offers free membership for Veterans and free preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 knowledge test. Members can access mentorship, events, job opportunities, specialized training and partner discounts. Who is eligible? Vets to Drones serves Veterans at every stage of their drone career journey. Some members are new to drones and want help preparing for their first commercial certification exam. Others already hold an FAA Part 107 certificate and are seeking advanced training, industry connections or employment opportunities. Veterans don’t need an FAA Part 107 certificate or prior drone experience to join. What can members access? Members can access self-paced academy courses covering Part 107 test preparation and specialized operations. They can also connect with experienced drone professionals and fellow Veterans through the Vets to Drones community. The member portal includes training resources, an event calendar, community tools and a job board. Partner employers use the job board to share opportunities with Veteran talent across the drone industry. Members may also…
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