Aspiring Drone Pilots Can Now Train Remotely at Embry-Riddle

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Worldwide Campus recently received a first-of-its-kind waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that will allow students to remotely pilot unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, through online video platforms like Zoom. This is a big deal," said Dr. David Thirtyacre, College of Aeronautics assistant professor and Department of Flight [...]