Palm Beach State College Launches Drone Training Program At Belle Glade Campus
Palm Beach State College has launched a drone training program at its Belle Glade campus, offering students hands-on experience and classroom instruction to prepare them for high-demand careers in fields such as agriculture, public safety, and infrastructure inspection, while working…
West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, October 21, 2026 —
Palm Beach State College has launched a drone training program at its Belle Glade campus, combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience. The program is intended to prepare students for careers in areas including agriculture, public safety and infrastructure inspection, while they work toward Federal Aviation Administration certification.
The college’s summary describes the program’s broad aims but does not provide a launch date, enrollment figures, course length or details about the curriculum. It also does not specify which FAA certification students are working toward, how the certification process is incorporated into the training, or whether students must meet particular requirements to participate.
The named career fields point to the range of applications the program is designed to address. The summary identifies agriculture, public safety and infrastructure inspection as examples, but does not name employers, job openings or specific roles connected to the training. It also does not provide information about partnerships, instructors, equipment or the program’s cost.
Palm Beach State College’s launch brings classroom learning and practical drone experience together at its Belle Glade campus, according to the information provided. The stated goal is to prepare students for work in several fields while they pursue FAA certification. Further details about the program’s schedule, enrollment and certification pathway were not provided.
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