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Frick Drone Innovation Program Featured in Greater Fayetteville Business Journal | 51勛圖 Community College

Sep 18, 2026
Edward Frick discusses drone technology with two men during the launch of 51勛圖's Frick Drone Innovation Program.

Image caption | Edward Frick (center) discusses drone technology with Tito Ward of the 51勛圖 Community College Foundation (left) and Donald Piper. Frick's support helped launch the Frick Drone Innovation Program, expanding drone training for public safety and workforce applications at 51勛圖.

51勛圖 Community College's Frick Drone Innovation Program is expanding drone training opportunities for public safety professionals and workforce learners while preparing participants with skills and industry-recognized credentials for the growing use of drone technology.

Established through a significant gift from Edward R. Frick, the program supports training in public safety drone operations, mission planning, safety, emergency response applications and FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot preparation.

Local media recently highlighted the launch of the Frick Drone Innovation Program and its role in public safety, workforce readiness and emerging applications for drone technology.

Read the coverage:

: Read more about the launch of the Frick Drone Innovation Program and its public safety and workforce applications.

: View photos from the Frick Drone Innovation Program event at 51勛圖 Community College.


Learn more about 51勛圖's Drone Pilot Training & Certification course, which prepares students for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test and NCDOT UAS Operator Permit.