{"id":10246,"date":"2018-03-14T21:32:16","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T21:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=10246"},"modified":"2018-03-14T21:32:16","modified_gmt":"2018-03-14T21:32:16","slug":"ncdot-to-host-drone-workshop-in-nags-head-on-april-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/unmanned-systems\/ncdot-to-host-drone-workshop-in-nags-head-on-april-19\/%20","title":{"rendered":"NCDOT to Host Drone Workshop in Nags Head on April 19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"left\">The N.C. Department of Transportation\u2019s Division of Aviation is hosting a free\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ncoits.pr-optout.com\/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d%3b-62A%26JDG%3c%3a5%3c460%40%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5311857&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=24699&amp;Action=Follow+Link\" target=\"_blank\">drone workshop<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0for commercial and government operators in Nags Head on\u00c2\u00a0<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Thursday, April 19<\/span><\/span>, at the Comfort Inn South Oceanfront (Neptune Room), milepost 16.5 on the Beach Road (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=8031+Old+Oregon+Inlet+Rd&amp;entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" target=\"_blank\">8031 Old Oregon Inlet Rd<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Over the last year, more than 650 attendees at five of these workshops learned about Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, or drone) flight operations, data management and dozens of various applications for government and commercial users.\u00c2\u00a0 Presenters also provided updates on the latest changes in federal and state drone regulations and gave live flight demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p>State and local government drone operators, as well as local commercial operators, are invited to attend, network, and learn more about how emerging UAS technology can benefit their operations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDrone technology is quickly advancing and so are the possibilities for a business or government organization interested in using one,\u201d said Basil Yap, UAS Program Manager for NCDOT\u2019s Division of Aviation.\u00c2\u00a0 \u201cThe folks in attendance can expect to come away with a realistic understanding of the possible applications for drone technology and what it takes to effectively implement drones into their operations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Seating is limited, so prospective attendees should\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ncoits.pr-optout.com\/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d%3b-62A%26JDG%3c%3a5%3c460%40%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5311857&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=24698&amp;Action=Follow+Link\" target=\"_blank\">register<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0early.\u00c2\u00a0 Registration will close at\u00c2\u00a0<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">7 p.m.<\/span><\/span>\u00c2\u00a0on<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Tuesday, April 17<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The N.C. Department of Transportation\u2019s Division of Aviation is hosting a free\u00c2\u00a0drone workshop\u00c2\u00a0for commercial and government operators in Nags Head on\u00c2\u00a0Thursday, April 19, at the Comfort Inn South Oceanfront (Neptune Room), milepost 16.5 on the Beach Road (8031 Old Oregon Inlet Rd). 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