About Drone Piloting Camp
Date
July 22–25, 2025
Location
St. Mary’s University
Cost
Free
**This camp is now full. Any additional applications will be placed on a waitlist.**
Additional Information
Drop-off: 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Pick-up: 4 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: The camp will be held on the St. Mary’s University campus.
Cost: Free and with lunch included ($574 scholarships for each camper are sponsored by the Title V BEST grant.)
Pre-requisite: No drone piloting experience is required. Basic computer skills and hand-eye coordination activities (sports, video games, art) are strongly preferred.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025.
Drone Piloting Camp Description
This is a four-day camp at St. Mary’s University, focusing on introductory concepts of drone technologies and drone pilot operations. The camp is offered to high school students (ages 14-18) from Tuesday, July 22, to Friday, July 25, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
During the camp, students will learn essential drone operation and design concepts. Campers will also cover topics for different exam certifications, such as the FAA TRUST (The Recreational UAS Safety Test), while learning piloting skills such as pre-flight checklists, airspace regulations and weather conditions. The camp is free, lunch and snacks will be provided.
Contact Us
Gail Jaszcz
Administrative Coordinatorgjaszcz@stmarytx.edu
210-436-3305