Drone Repair Technicians

Take computer, electronics, and machine shop classes while in school to gain insights into software systems and how machines operate. If you know someone who owns a drone, ask them if they can show you how it works. Visit The Drone Girl's Web site (http://thedronegirl.com) to learn more about the steps needed for buying and registering a drone, watch videos of drones in operation, and find other resources for drone training and careers. Ask your school's career services office for help in locating a drone repair technician that you can conduct an information interview with to learn more about this field. Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to enter this career? What type of tools and equipment do you use to do your work? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What are some key skills for success? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job? How will advances in technology change the field? Perhaps you could even job-shadow a drone repair technician.

Keep up with drone news by reading books and watching videos (YouTube is a great resource) about drones. You can also read job descriptions and learn more about the types of companies that employ drone repair technicians by searching employment Web sites such as CareerBuilder, Indeed, SimplyHired, and Monster, among others.

Attend a drone or robotics summer camp to learn more about the field. The Drobots Company (http://drobotscompany.com) offers both day and residential camps around the United States. Two other options include Drone Camp (https://dronecamp.org) and the Saint Anselm College Drone Camp (https://www.stemed.org/summer-camp).

Join the Technology Student Association, a membership organization for students that offers educational programs, scholarships, and competitions (including the Drone Challenge).