Skydio for All Fostering the Future of Autonomous Drones

This summer, the University of Mary Washington (UMW) in Fredericksburg, VA became the official home for Virginia’s SMART Community STEM Camp. The camp hosted over 30 local high school students for a full week to learn about cybersecurity, ESports, the drone industry, as well as a hands-on flying experience. After gaining hands-on experience, students learned in-depth about the ways drones are used across industries as tools to support professionals and careers in developing drones. From public safety and utility companies use of thermal and photogrammetry as well as carrying out inspections, assessing disaster areas, and search and rescue. The SMART Community STEM Camp was created to foster the development of knowledge and skills with future generations for working in emerging technologies. A key component of the camp is to provide in-person learning from industry professionals. As the saying goes, ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ and the camp exudes a similar approach. When it comes to education, it takes a myriad of companies and professionals participating in camps such as this to inspire the workforce of the future. There is a fundamental understanding from the professionals supporting the camp that it’s vital to make ourselves available and accessible to the next generation in order to nurture industry sustainability. You don’t need to be an educator to share what you do with students – you just need to be an expert in your profession. Learn more about this event: https://www.skydio.com/blog/skydio-for-all-virginia-smart-community-stem-camp Learn more about Skydio For All: https://www.skydio.com/Skydio-For-All