Drones in the Park Introduces Kids to the Fun of Flying

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GreenUtica, the New York Energy Zone and Indium Corporation took learning to new heights today.

UTICA, N.Y. -- GreenUtica, the New York Energy Zone and Indium Corporation took learning to new heights today.

Drones in the Park is a program for kids aged eight to 12 to learn how to fly unmanned aerial systems and get a better understanding about the careers they could have if they like it.

It wasn't just take offs and landings.

The drone demonstration today also included races and obstacles.

Mekenzie Rizzo, HR assistant at Indium Corporation said, "We love to be able to provide opportunities within STEM programs, so this was an opportunity to get kids to learn a little more about science, have fun playing with drones [and] learn about that. But [it] kind of sparks that interest..."

And the big surprise of the day at Drones in the Park?

All the kids who participated took home a drone.

"GreenUtica’s mission is to develop programs and events that enable us to lead the preservation and beautification of Utica’s parks and natural environment to enhance the quality of life in our City. To do so, our strategic plan includes the development of programs in the park in three areas: health & wellness, arts & culture, and education.

For the NY Energy Zone, whose overarching organization, New York State Power Authority created the programming. This is an opportunity to bring people to the museum and to educate them about drone use and potential drone careers.

For our presenting sponsor, Indium Corporation, this is an opportunity to engage children in STEM-related interests and careers and to create awareness about your organization’s commitment to teaching children about STEM," a release stated.

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