Las Positas College Offering Drone Training Courses

From LPC: Drones are everywhere these days and their popularity is only expected to soar higher.

The Federal Aviation Administration predicts there will be 7 million active drones in the US by 2020-up from the 2.5 million drones flying over American skies now. Growth in drone spending and use is expected to increase in the commercial/civil, consumer and military sectors, according to the study, with commercial and civil sectors holding the largest potential.

The study goes on to say drones are likely to create new job opportunities across industries, from construction, agriculture and insurance claims, to policing, fire service, journalism, cinematography and real estate.

"The 100 billion-dollar market opportunity forecast over the next five years is just the tip of the iceberg," the report states. "Drones' full economic potential is likely to be multiple times that number, as their ripple effects reverberate through the economy."

Hobbyists, entrepreneurs, law enforcement and the military are already using drones for everything from snapping photos of real estate listings to identifying hot spots in wildfires. Experts see boundless potential for drone use and drone-based businesses.

This fall, Las Positas College is offering one of the most complete and comprehensive Drone training courses available anywhere. This is a great career training opportunity for those who want to enter the workforce and get into this rapidly growing employment trend. Drone classes are being offered through Community Education at Las Positas College that exceed the FAR Part 107 requirements and are FAA approved. The two-day course is designed to prepare you with all the information and training you will need to pass the FAA exam and fly your drone like a pro.

The first of two fall FAA licensing courses takes place on Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Livermore, in conjunction with Drone University USA. Due to high demand, a second weekend is scheduled for November 17th and 18th.

For more information or to register, call (916) 416-1100 or (855) 435-9828. Each course includes workbooks, log books, charts, drone flight simulators, Mavic drones and everything you will need to successfully pass the course. Maximum student enrollment is limited to 16 in each weekend class.

Development of new drone uses will only continue as the industry grows and more consumers and businesses adopt the technology. Get ahead of this employment trend with Community Education at Las Positas College, and Drone University USA. Enroll today!'

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