The next time you visit Appomattox County High School (ACHS), listen closely, and you might hear the buzzing sound of drones flying in the hallways and around campus. The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drone) course at ACHS has officially launched for students.

For many, drone technology is used for entertainment and recreation. Over the last several years, recreational drones for kids and adults alike have increased in capability and availability. Many students at ACHS signed up for the drone course because of their interest in the recreational use of drones.

Junior Damonye Bradshaw shared why he decided to register for the course, stating, “I’ve always liked drones and want to get better with them. I’ve flown a lot of drones, and they would often crash or fly into a tree. I want to improve, and I aspire to fly high-quality drones.”

Kelsey Hamby, the ACHS drone teacher, hopes that her students will learn to enjoy the recreational aspect of drones, but more importantly, understand how they can use drones in their future careers.

Find out more in the Oct. 25 issue of the Times Virginian newspaper. Pick up a copy or subscribe at www.timesvirginian.com/subscriber_services to view the full article in the e-edition version.