Thanks to everyone who joined our Intro to Drones session at Kalpana Chawla Hall—great turnout! Residents got hands-on time with the flight simulator and took turns flying our training drones in a safe, netted area, with volunteers guiding takeoff, hovering, and basic maneuvers. We covered safety, campus flying guidelines, and how drones are used in mapping, photography, and research. The energy was awesome, and many first-time pilots nailed their first hover. Big thanks to the Resident Assistants and volunteers for set-up and supervision—stay tuned for the next session and sign-ups for practice flights! 

This week, students from Engineers Without Borders (EWB) teamed up with the Construction Drone Club to begin hands-on training in safe drone operation and 3D mapping from aerial imagery. We kicked off with five participants and will continue sessions throughout the fall semester, covering flight basics, mission planning, and photogrammetry workflows for creating accurate 3D models.

This week, two students from the Civil Engineering Department at UTA returned to take part in the Fall 2025 drone flying session, where they gained practical experience in drone operation.

Today, two PhD students from the Civil Engineering Department at UTA participated in the Fall 2025 drone flying session. They had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with drone operation, exploring the fundamentals of flight control in a fun and interactive setting. 

The Construction Drone Club at UTA kicked off its Fall 2025 drone flying sessions with an exciting opening week. Four UTA students joined the session. The session provided a hands-on learning opportunity, allowing participants to explore the fundamentals of drone operation in a fun and engaging environment. The event was met with enthusiasm, as attendees enjoyed the thrill of piloting drones while gaining valuable insights into this cutting-edge technology.

Construction Drone Club cooperated with UTA's Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) and provided a drone flying session to a group of 15 high school students from different ISDs across Texas attending their summer program at UTA. 

Construction Drone Club offered a 2-day FAA Remote Pilot Workshop to Ph.D. students of the Civil Engineering Department to support their research using drones in Summer 2025.

Three UTA students participated in this week’s drone operation session in a fun and engaging environment. Two students returned for their second session, building on their skills, while one student attended for the first time. They had a great time exploring the excitement of flying drones and deepening their understanding of this innovative technology. 

The Construction Drone Club at UTA kicked off its Spring 2025 drone flying sessions with an exciting opening week. Four UTA students and one staff member participated, many of whom were experiencing drone flight for the first time. The session provided a hands-on learning opportunity, allowing participants to explore the fundamentals of drone operation in a fun and engaging environment. The event was met with enthusiasm, as attendees enjoyed the thrill of piloting drones while gaining valuable insights into this cutting-edge technology.

A civil engineering student actively participated in this week's drone flying session at the soccer field behind the Maverick Activities Center (MAC).

Two civil engineering students and a staff member from the civil engineering department participated in this week's drone flying session at the soccer field behind the Maverick Activities Center (MAC).

Two civil engineering students and a staff member from the engineering department participated in this week's drone flying session at the soccer field behind the Maverick Activities Center (MAC).

A civil engineering student actively participated in this week's drone flying session at the soccer field behind the Maverick Activities Center (MAC).

One Civil Engineering student participated in this week's drone flying session, held at the soccer field behind the Maverick Activities Center (MAC). 

Three students participated in this week's drone flying session, held at the soccer field behind the Maverick Activities Center (MAC). The participants were from the Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, with one student being a returning participant.

One Civil Engineering student joined this week's flying session, which took place in the soccer field behind the Maverick Activity Center (MAC).

Five students from the Department of Civil Engineering participated in the very first flying session offered by the Construction Drone Club. Due to the rainy conditions, the session was moved to the Indoor Football Field.