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SC Drone Initiative

Programs

The initiative focuses on five core pillars designed to position South Carolina to secure future opportunities associated with the (Unmanned Aerial Systems) UAS industry
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core industries

The SC Drone Initiative provides certification, skills, and training to the following five core industries. Also known as the five core pillars of the SC Drone initiative. The initiative pillars were designed to change the disparities and talent gaps associated with drones while preparing South Carolina to become an ecosystem for the industry.

Farming

We provide certification and skills training to Black Farmers related to precision farming and new technology associated with the drone industry.
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Women In drones

We are creating opportunities for women through certification and skills training related to the drone industry.
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first Responders

Providing opportunities for public services agencies; Law Enforcement, EMS, or Fire Departments, the opportunities to expand and multiply their service areas using autonomous devices.

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Public Service Agencies

Providing opportunities for public services agencies; Law Enforcement, EMS, or Fire Departments, the opportunities to expand and multiply their service areas using autonomous devices.

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HBCU

We partner with South Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities to promote STEM Fields associated with autonomous devices. The program will provide certification training and capstone opportunities.
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Small businesses

Providing opportunities for Small Business Owners to obtain the proper training to be competitive within their prospective industries using autonomous devices.
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“Explore untapped industries within the drone industry.”

now accepting Scholarship Applications 

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