Feeney and Hawkins earn FAA drone certifications to enhance student research opportunities
This summer, professors of Geography and Earth Science, Dr. Alison Feeney and Dr. Timothy Hawkins, earned their FAA Part 107 drone pilot certifications. Obtaining this license allows them to operate drones equipped with advanced LiDAR and thermal imaging cameras for both research and classroom instruction, providing students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in…