Students, staff and bystanders watched in awe as Drone America squeezed the Phoebus MK.III unmanned vehicle airframe through the doors of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center at the University of Nevada, Reno.
The Unmanned Autonomous Vehicle (UAV) was on display for the 4-H National Youth Science Day “Rockets to the Rescue” event at UNR. The event called on 4-H members to build an air rocket food delivery system using basic materials.
Many participants asked questions to Drone America’s engineers about the industry as well as how UAV’s work and their applications.
“Drones will be all over the world in the future doing good things like improved transportation and food drops,” said Delaney Bohachy, 10 years-old.
Sarah Chvilicek, Coordinator for the Washoe County 4-H Youth Development Programs, was enthusiastic about Drone America’s participation in the 4-H program.
“4-H strive to help give kids the tools to help them build skills for life,” said Chvilicek. “Drones need to be destigmatized. It’s the future and they can help in many ways such as mapping, emergency use and food cultivation.”
“Drone America’s future is in our people,” said Mike Richards, President and CEO of Drone America. “As we continue to grow the young men and women of today will be our innovators, engineers and scientists of tomorrow. The Washoe County 4-H Youth Development Programs helps kids understand that they have the potential to be those individuals who play a key role in industry and technology. Drone America is a proud participant and supporter of this initiative.”
