Sullenberger Aviation Museum is partnering with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept., First Baptist Church – West, and DroneScape to educate and certify middle and high school students in recreational drone flying and to explore drone careers.
This is a FREE program, but space is limited and registration is required.
Recreational Drone Certification — TRUST Program takes place on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church – West, 1801 Oaklawn Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina.
It’s for middle school and high school students. Parents are encouraged to stay for the program.
If you have ever wanted to fly a drone recreationally, you must now pass the TRUST Certification test before you do. TRUST is a free training and test offered through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This short 2-hour course, sponsored by the Carolina Aviation Museum, CMPD and DroneScape, prepares you to pass the TRUST test and learn about this growing industry and future career opportunities.
There will be a drawing for one FREE drone. If you pass the certification you’re eligible to win.
About TRUST (FAA): TRUST is The Recreational UAS Safety Test
The TRUST training includes learning about the following:
- Drone Rules
- Airspace (free charts will be given out courtesy of the North Carolina Department of Transportation)
- Weather
- Drone careers and drone demosNote: Federal law requires all recreational flyers to pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test. The FAA developed The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) to meet this requirement.
All recreational drone flyers need to understand the requirements (49 U.S.C 44809) for flying safely and pass The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). After you pass the test, you will receive a completion certificate. Be sure to keep this required certificate with you when you fly your drone. If your drone weighs more than .55 pounds (lbs), you must register your drone through the FAA’s Drone Zone.
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