COLUMBUS AFB, Miss. - The Mississippi Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has experienced major declines in cadet attendance since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019. New MCAP commander, Col. Robert Mims (USAF-Ret.) has been on a mission to change those numbers through STEM-related technological advancements to the state’s units. Mims has been sharing his plans for the future. Part of that strategy includes of two trainers and one mission unmanned aerial drone to each squadron. “It is an important learning tool for the cadets to have,” Mims said in a news story from Columbus AFB. Thhe drones can be useful for search and rescue, and to promote an interest in aviation, aerospace, and related career fields throughout the state. To pilot a small UAS, cadets must be at least 16-years-old. (Source: CAFB 06/08/21) NextGen Aerospace Professionals > Air Education and Training Command > Article Display (af.mil)
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