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Vets to Drones

Vets to Drones

Airlines and Aviation

Raleigh, North Carolina 5,520 followers

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Vets to Drones is a workforce development non-profit that provides free training to veterans qualifying them to current UAS industry standards while also connecting them with employers. Certifications and Standards: Part 107 NIST Aerial Cinematography Photogrammetry Orthomosaics Multi-Spectral Imagery IR LiDAR Reality Capture FEMA SAR Disaster Relief

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https://www.vetstodrones.org
Industry
Airlines and Aviation
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Raleigh, North Carolina
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2021

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  • View organization page for Vets to Drones
    Vets to Drones

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    Veterans and transitioning service members: take a look at these opportunities with Aeon. Aeon is highlighting 15 open roles across engineering, assembly, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations. If your military background includes maintenance, electronics, logistics, or technical leadership, explore the positions and see where your experience aligns with the qualifications. At Vets to Drones, we’re committed to helping veterans connect their skills and experience with their next opportunity. Sharing openings across the broader defense industry is one way we can help our community find that next step. Visit the Jobs tab on Aeon’s LinkedIn page to review available positions and apply. Know a veteran exploring their next career move? Share this with them. FROM SERVICE TO SKY #VetsToDrones #VeteranCareers #MilitaryTransition #DefenseIndustry

    View profile for Naweed Tahmas
    Naweed Tahmas

    Aeon is hiring. With 15 open roles (and growing), we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team across engineering, assembly, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations. With major defense contracts awarded and our new 140,000 sq ft manufacturing facility, we’re expanding our team to support the development and production of advanced missile systems, interceptors, and critical defense hardware supporting key defense programs today. We’re looking for people who want to take real ownership, solve challenging problems, have the autonomy to make decisions, and see their work make an impact. Join us in building what’s next. Check out the Jobs tab on Aeon’s LinkedIn page to apply.

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    Vets to Drones

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    Vets to Drones members will train on Skydio platforms during two overlapping events this October. RTTG Dock Operations Training October 26–28, 2026 | Harvest, Alabama | FULL X10 Dock training and certification with Rising Tide Technology Group, building skills for operator opportunities. This session is full. Lee County Emergency Management Training October 27–28, 2026 | Fort Myers, Florida Training with Lee County Emergency Management to help build a volunteer drone response team for search and rescue, mapping and inspection. Participants complete Skydio Academy’s X10 Operator certification beforehand, then train on the county’s systems and response procedures.

    • Vets to Drones RTTG and Lee County training graphic featuring Skydio X10. RTTG Dock Operations Training: October 26–28, 2026, Harvest, Alabama, marked FULL. Lee County Emergency Management Training: October 27–28, 2026, Fort Myers, Florida. Includes Vets to Drones, RTTG and Lee County Southwest Florida logos.
  • View organization page for Vets to Drones
    Vets to Drones

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    A check-in can make a difference. Reach out to a veteran you served with. Reconnect with someone you haven't talked to in a while. Our Connection Matters giveaway is underway: two custom FPV drone kits and 100 T-shirts. Entries close November 10 at 11:59 PM ET. Enter once through the Vets to Drones member portal. No purchase or donation necessary. U.S. residents 18+. Official rules apply. If you or a veteran you know is struggling, call 988 and press 1, or text 838255. #ConnectionMatters #VetsToDrones #VeteransDay

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    Vets to Drones

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    Partnerships that create opportunities for veterans. Today at the Great American Electric Air Race in Springfield, Ohio, Vets to Drones’ Chris Lewis connected with Kendal Allen, Consortium Operations Specialist & Internship Coordinator at the Midwest Microelectronics Consortium (MMEC) As part of National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) Aviation Weekend, the event brings together aviation innovators, industry partners, and the community to showcase emerging technologies shaping the future of flight. Our partnership with MMEC reflects a shared commitment to connecting veterans with emerging technologies, workforce development, and career opportunities across the aerospace and defense industries. We appreciate Kendal and the MMEC team for their collaboration and look forward to continuing to build opportunities that help veterans transition their military experience into meaningful civilian careers. FROM SERVICE TO SKY. #VetsToDrones #MMEC #NAAMCE #GreatAmericanElectricAirRace #VeteranCareers #AdvancedAirMobility #UAS #WorkforceDevelopment

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    Vets to Drones

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    Meaningful partnerships begin with conversations like these. Thank you to Nicholas Trevino and the team at Parallax Solutions for welcoming Ben Poulin and Chris Lewis to your Dayton workshop and for recognizing the mission behind Vets to Drones. Transitioning from military service is about more than finding the next job. It’s about translating experience, building professional connections, and discovering new opportunities for continued purpose and growth. At Vets to Drones, we’re committed to helping veterans and their families build pathways into the unmanned aircraft industry through education, FAA Part 107 preparation, professional development, and industry connections. It’s encouraging to connect with veteran-led organizations like Parallax Solutions that share our commitment to workforce development and recognize the value veterans bring to emerging technologies. We look forward to continuing the conversation and exploring opportunities to make a meaningful impact together. FROM SERVICE TO SKY. #VetsToDrones #ParallaxSolutions #VeteranEmployment #MilitaryTransition #DroneIndustry #WorkforceDevelopment

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    Nicholas Trevino

    Last night, I had the privilege of welcoming Ben Poulin and Chris Lewis from Vets to Drones to the Parallax Solutions workshop here in Dayton, Ohio. What was originally a conversation about drones turned into several hours of discussing something much bigger: the transition from military service to civilian life, and the opportunities we can create for those who have served. As a veteran myself, this conversation meant a lot. Leaving the military isn't always as simple as taking off the uniform and starting a new career. For many veterans, it means rebuilding their professional identity, finding a new sense of purpose, and translating years of experience into opportunities in an unfamiliar civilian workforce. That's where organizations like Vets to Drones to are making a difference. Ben and Chris are working to help veterans and their families establish meaningful, sustainable careers within the rapidly expanding unmanned aircraft industry. From FAA Part 107 certification to professional development and career opportunities, their mission is about more than teaching someone to fly a drone. Its about creating pathways to a future beyond military service. And its a mission we strongly believe in at Parallax. The UAS industry is evolving at an extraordinary pace. From agriculture and infrastructure inspection to public safety, national defense, and emerging technologies, the demand for skilled professionals will only continue to grow. Veterans bring an incredible combination of technical experience, discipline, adaptability, and leadership to this industry. We have an opportunity, and I believe a responsibility, to help connect that talent with the organizations and technologies shaping its future. As Parallax continues to grow our manufacturing capabilities, counter-UAS training programs, and educational initiatives, we want veteran employment and workforce development to become a meaningful part of what we build. Not simply because were a veteran-founded company, but because we recognize the value of investing in the people who have already invested so much in serving others. A sincere thank you to Ben and Chris for spending the evening with us, sharing their vision, and presenting me with a Vets to Drones challenge coin. That coin will have a special place here at the workshop. I'm excited to see where these conversations lead. I believe there's some meaningful overlap between our missions, and potentially some exciting opportunities ahead. I think its safe to say this wont be the last time you hear about Parallax Solutions and Vets to Drones in the same conversation. To the veterans and transitioning service members reading this: the drone industry is creating opportunities that barely existed a decade ago. Your experience has value here, and organizations like Vets to Drones are helping make those opportunities accessible. #VetsToDrones #ParallaxSolutions #VeteranEmployment #MilitaryTransition #DroneIndustry #UAS

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    Vets to Drones

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    We’re proud to have our Director of Operations, Ben Poulin, representing Vets to Drones at ElevateUAV Summit 2026! As the UAS industry continues to grow, so does the demand for skilled, mission-ready professionals. Veterans bring technical experience, leadership, adaptability, and a mission-focused mindset that can help meet that demand. At ElevateUAV, Ben will share how Vets to Drones is helping bridge the gap between military service and careers in the drone industry through training, professional development, and connections with employers. We’re looking forward to connecting with industry leaders, employers, and organizations that recognize the value veterans bring to the future of UAS. 📍 Gulfstream Park | South Florida 📅 November 17–18, 2026 FROM SERVICE TO SKY #VetsToDrones #ElevateUAV #VeteranWorkforce #DroneIndustry #UAS

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    ElevateUAV Summit

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    At ElevateUAV 2026, Ben Poulin, Director of Operations at Vets to Drones, will show how veterans are filling the UAS industry’s workforce gap. You’ll learn how the organization trains veterans across the full drone lifecycle and connects them with employers ready to scale. Whether you’re hiring or training, ElevateUAV puts you in the room with the people building the future of drones. Two days of sessions, demos, and connections you won’t find anywhere else. 🎟️ Secure your spot at https://hubs.li/Q04BtBp30. 📅 Nov 17–18, 2026 📍 Gulfstream Park, South Florida

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    Rachel Bane

    Stem day at National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) is a wrap! It was neat to see the hangar filled with adults in the aviation industry on Thursday, and Friday with 250 students packing the hangar. Our future workforce! Dan Robinson and I guided students through various flight mission scenarios, introducing them to the Joby Aviation electric air taxi. The students were fascinated with the eVTOL technology. Vets to Drones was also in attendance with a super cool drone obstacle course! Grateful for the opportunity to empower youth to be a part of the future of flight!

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    Vets to Drones

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    The future of aviation starts with opportunities like these! Vets to Drones was proud to participate in STEM Day at the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE), where 250 students had the opportunity to explore emerging aviation technologies and career pathways. Our team brought a hands-on drone obstacle course, giving students an opportunity to engage with unmanned aircraft technology. A special thank you to Rachel Bane , Dan Robinson, and Joby Aviation for helping inspire the next generation of aviation professionals. We’re excited to be part of a community working to connect education, innovation, and workforce development. FROM SERVICE TO SKY #VetsToDrones #STEMEducation #JobyAviation #AdvancedAirMobility #DroneTechnology #WorkforceDevelopment

    View profile for Rachel Bane
    Rachel Bane

    Stem day at National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) is a wrap! It was neat to see the hangar filled with adults in the aviation industry on Thursday, and Friday with 250 students packing the hangar. Our future workforce! Dan Robinson and I guided students through various flight mission scenarios, introducing them to the Joby Aviation electric air taxi. The students were fascinated with the eVTOL technology. Vets to Drones was also in attendance with a super cool drone obstacle course! Grateful for the opportunity to empower youth to be a part of the future of flight!

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    Vets to Drones

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    Congratulations to Red Cat Aerial on earning a 4-Star Best in Show Award in the Autonomous Systems category at AUSA 2026! Innovations like Hellcat demonstrate the importance of developing mission-ready technology shaped by real-world operational experience and direct feedback from warfighters. At Vets to Drones, we recognize the critical role veterans play in advancing unmanned systems technology. Their operational knowledge, leadership, and firsthand experience bring tremendous value to an industry that continues to evolve. Congratulations to the entire Red Cat Aerial team on this recognition. We look forward to seeing what’s next! FROM SERVICE TO SKY. #VetsToDrones #RedCatAerial #AUSA2026 #Hellcat #DroneTechnology #DefenseInnovation #VeteransInTech #UAS #AutonomousSystems

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    Red Cat Aerial

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    This week, #Hellcat earned a 4-Star Award in the Autonomous Systems category of the Military Embedded Systems Best in Show Awards at AUSA 2026. Hellcat is built on the Black Widow™ platform, which the U.S. Army selected for Short Range Reconnaissance. We designed it around what operators told us they need: GPS-denied operation from power-on, recovery without GPS, and command-and-control and payload configurations that match the mission instead of forcing the mission to fit the aircraft. Warfighter feedback from the field shaped it, and so did lessons from our ongoing partnership with Ukraine. Military Embedded Systems also stopped by Booth 353 to film our small UAS platforms and swarm technology for Army operations. Watch the walkthrough: https://lnkd.in/gEzg86Hq Thank you to Military Embedded Systems and to everyone who stopped by Booth 353 to see Hellcat, TRICHON™, Black Widow, FANG™, and Edge 130 up close. One brand. One team. Proven platforms, built in America. That’s a strong way to close our first week as Red Cat Aerial. #AUSA2026 #RedCatAerial #Hellcat #sUAS #AutonomousSystems #DefenseInnovation #MadeInAmerica Mitch McDonald Chris Ericson

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  • View organization page for Vets to Drones
    Vets to Drones

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    Fort Polk is putting drone innovation and Soldier readiness into action, and Vets to Drones was proud to be part of it. KALB News Channel 5 reporter Rob LaPerle covered the 2026 Fort Polk Drone Expo and Competition, highlighting live industry demonstrations, drone and FPV racing, and the role unmanned systems are playing in modern military training. Thank you to JRTC and Fort Polk, Justin Winstead, Tyler Kennedy, Mark Leslie (MBA) LTC(R) (KG5WKJ), and keith houin, students, and industry together. Recognition to the exhibitors and partners: Perun Defense Strategies, Dispatcher , AITAN , LiteFighter Systems, TactWare , Drone Round, Ondas Autonomous Systems, DZYNE Technologies , Sentrycs | Counter-Drone Solutions Adapting at the Speed of Threats, and Stealth Products Group. And a special thank-you to KALB-TV / KALB News Channel 5 for covering this event. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eCppxqB5 FROM SERVICE TO SKY #VetsToDrones #FortPolk #UAS #CounterUAS #DroneTechnology #Veterans

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