👉High school programs, like those in Dayton, Ohio, introduce students to drone building and operations through military partnerships, aiming to spark interest in STEM-military careers
early.occupy.com A similar initiative at Broward College exposes teens to pilot and engineering paths in unmanned
systems.news.broward.edu
👉Stories of young entrepreneurs and operators, like 18-22-year-olds flying $97 million Gray Eagle UAVs in the Army or starting drone companies for military contracts, show the appeal for gaming/IT-savvy youth seeking high-stakes, lucrative
paths.nytimes.com Echoed in NBAA's overview of drone careers as "viable and exciting" for youth, including military
options.nbaa.org and a Learn4Life case of high school drone classes leading to Army
careers.learn4life.org
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