SC Drone Initiative
About us
Preparing South Carolina to secure future opportunities associated with the Unmanned Aerial Systesm (UAS) industry.
Our story
The South Carolina Drone Initiative, powered by AINautics was designed to change the disparities and talent gaps associated with the commercial drone industry while preparing South Carolina to become a workforce development ecosystem for the industry. The initiative focuses on five core pillars designed to position South Carolina to secure future opportunities associated with the (Unmanned Aerial Systems) UAS industry: farming, HBCU, women in drones, small business owners, public service agencies/ first responders.
Our history
AINautics is veteran-owned business established in 2013. The company’s founders began operations sole as an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS) service provider. In 2016 identifying the future opportunities within the aeronautical industry, the company expanded its services and launched the UAS Scholars Model (k-12) and the AINautics Adult Academy.
The company is headed by Taz Little Director of Operations and Chris Williams Director of Partnership considered are the pioneers and leading experts in the commercial drone industry. Their long list of accomplishments includes introducing drones into city and crime management operations. AINautics is a globally recognized brand within the commercial drone education community.
Our vision
If innovation is what you are looking for, look no further: AINautics, a premier (Unmanned Aerial Systems) UAS “Drone” Training and Service provider headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, is launching the South Carolina Drone Initiative.
The South Carolina Drone Initiative was designed to change the disparities and talent gaps associated with the commercial drone industry while preparing South Carolina to become a workforce development ecosystem for the industry.
The initiative focuses on five core pillars designed to position South Carolina to secure future opportunities associated with
the (Unmanned Aerial Systems) UAS industry.