Title:
2026 Virginia Tech Drone Safety Day
Topic:
Celebrating Drone Safety Day, which is dedicated to educating the public on safe, responsible drone operation.
Speaker(s):
Matthew Delano, Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership
Brief Description:
Open to the public and all ages are welcome! The Virginia Tech Drone Park staff will be providing hands-on guided flight training inside our unique netted facility. We will provide information about FAA training and registration guidelines, with an opportunity to have your questions answered. We will have a “Where to Fly” presentation provided by the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership that will be held every 30 minutes throughout the event. This presentation will focus on National Airspace concerns in our local area.
All attendees will have an opportunity to enter a drawing to win a free Potensic Atom 2 drone.
No Unauthorized Flights Will be Allowed
Select Number:
EA21142266
Location of Seminar:
Virginia Tech Drone Park
2143 Oak Lane
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Directions to Venue:
From Duck Pond Drive turn left onto Oak Lane. Parking available at the VT Commuter Parking Duck Pond overflow lot.
Seating:
250
seats at the facility,
250
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Richmond FAASTeam EA21
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
We would like to thank our sponsor, Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS).
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Airspace Outreach UAS
Additional Event Documents:
