Success StoryKATS Drone Training



KATS Drone Training

Author: Edwin Ritchey

Planning Unit: Plant and Soil Sciences

Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - ANR

Outcome: Initial Outcome

After a successful return to KATS after the tornado, the drone training had one of the greatest program participation in 2021-2022. We continued to receive interest in these classes in 2022-2023 and offered the same part 107 certification and expanded the training opportunities and offered a spray clinic for drones. The spray clinic was offered in both Princeton and Moorehead with great participation.






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