The University of Guam via NASA Guam Space Grant and NASA Guam EPSCoR will be offering its first-ever drone certification and training program for UOG students. The UOG Drone Corps aims to build a team of Federal Aviation Administration–certified drone pilots, according to UOG. The pilots will practice flying unmanned aerial vehicles capturing drone footage and data for local agencies.

The FAA requires commercial drone owners to be certified and registered. The UOG Drone Corps will cover fees for successful applicants to take the certification test, allowing the students to become licensed drone pilots. Members will also be eligible to receive a $1,000 stipend upon successful completion of their FAA licensure and achieving 80 hours of flight time per semester.

Both novice and experienced students are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years or older, and UOG students. Interested students and research organizations seeking a partnership can apply and learn more by contacting King via email at roking@triton.uog.edu.

Complete details about NASA Guam Space Grant can be found at www.uog.edu/nasa-guam-space-grant/.