While Aerospace programs, both governmental and private, have existed since 1941, these programs have accomplished little in the recent years in providing veterans an opportunity to explore advances in Drone Technology in their lives.
Here, an opportunity presents itself to be able to provide training and leverage new technologies for the youth of America.
At the 104th Department Convention, a resolution was passed stating that a program be adopted to provide and develop a Drone Soccer/UAV Drone Pilot Program for youth and veterans in the local community, as well as veteran family members.
With this, The American Legion (at post level) would be able to provide a means of location and facilities for the Aerospace Drone Soccer/UAV Pilot Program, as well as Drone Soccer games or Drone Flight Schools.
Private Drone Soccer and UAV Pilot Programs have been made available and can be implemented at the Post level at reasonable investment. The funding is available through various STEM Programs, or self-funded at no cost to the American Legion.
Read the resolution, here.
Post 291 has taken the initiative and is putting this resolution into practice with their upcoming Drone Flying event!
Join them on November 5th (9 AM-2 PM), where you can learn to fly a drone indoors, then team up to play drone soccer.
This is a free of charge event open to kids 8 to 80. Spectators are welcome.
Students under 18 must have a parent or guardian present. A signed liability release is required for students and spectators.
This event has limited seating, with a maximum of 30 students.
Reserve your spot today at (949) 673-5070 (ext 1100).
LOCATION:
Newport Harbor Post 291
215 15th Street
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Author: Makenna Uriarte
Makenna began working for the American Legion Department of California in 2022 as the Information and Communications Coordinator. In addition to this role, she is also part of the web team where she uses her passion and training in graphic design to help monitor/update the Department of California website, publish news stories, and work with the editorial team on the California Legionnaire newsletter.
