Learning How to Fly a Drone for Agricultural Purposes

Earlier today, Corozal Town hosted a brief but exciting ceremony to kick off an agricultural drone pilotage course. A drone expert has been brought in to lead the training, where participants will learn both the theory and hands-on skills needed to fly drones for agricultural purposes. This innovative initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry of Investment. 

 

Jose Antonio Texocotitla, Course Trainer

“This drone handling course is going to be four and a half days long.  It’s going to be sixty percent theory, forty percent practice and we aim to give the basis of the agricultural and drone piloting needs that every participant should have before being able to recognize that the most common troubles in agriculture and also be able to bring an optimal solution.  We are going to start with a drone overview, their components, the handling, the assembling and disassembly of the most common parts.  Of course, we are also going to have some words from the Ministry of Civil Aviation so they can know the regulations.   We will also have some words with the participants, they are aware of the regulations of Belize and we are going to give the pest control assignment.  We are going to show the methodology in the classroom and in the field.  We are also going to implement a flying simulator so the student can learn in a controlled environment and flying tests so he can get more comfortable with flying without the risk or fear of having an accident having an accident.”