This funding opportunity supports the creation and delivery of curriculum focused on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to train emergency management and first responder communities. The training aims to build competencies for effective UAS use in disaster scenarios, including damage assessment, search and rescue, and logistics. Activities include curriculum development aligned with FAA standards to prepare students for operational use of UAS technology.
Eligibility includes entities such as Mississippi State University as the FAA’s Air Transportation Center of Excellence for UAS. Additional eligibility details are referenced but not fully specified.