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Southern U Launches Drone Certification | Baton Rouge News
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- Sep 4, 2026
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Summary
Southern University just launched a groundbreaking drone certification program approved by the FAA, giving students hands-on training in safe, real-world drone operations. Students like Keshawn Hicks, an urban forestry major, see it as a game-changer—comparing controls to a first-person shooter while envisioning uses for land surveying and resource mapping. Led by Dr. Lashunda Anderson Hodges, the program highlights drones’ growing role in tech and AI, emphasizing safety with mandatory visual observers. Open to all, the $700 course runs every semester—with spring sessions coming up—and offers a powerful, practical edge in today’s evolving job market. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4aeab1c97ba657ee