9/24/2023 0 Comments Skydio hqInspiring the Next Generationĥ8% of students expressed a new or increased interest in aviation careers due to their time visiting Skydio. While having responsibilities like paying bills or supporting family, we still partake in the things that interested us as kids, whether it be learning how to roller skate all over again, playing video games, or taking up new hobbies we couldn’t try when we were younger. Ultimately you don’t have to, nor should you, let go of your childhood self. That’s one thing we genuinely appreciate about the drone field and working at Skydio, it fosters a sense of childlike enthusiasm when you think about what these products are capable of or even just flying. One student asked “how do you come to terms with letting go of your childhood self” as you become an adult and professional. We discussed obstacles and the mental growth of who we are today.Īs these students start to think about college in a couple years, it was vital we touched on what it was like to transition from student to professional, what were the surprises, but also the benefits. Many of us at Skydio didn’t start in the fields we are in now, some went in completely different directions after discovering the career they initially went into wasn’t what they expected and others developed skills that compounded from each career leading us to where we are now. A key theme in the overall day was that your career (and life) are not linear and it’s okay to start in one area and then transition to something else. Your life and career are constant explorationĪfter the morning activities, students enjoyed lunch and boba before listening to a career panel from women at Skydio. Many students were surprised at how well the vehicle followed them and that they couldn’t crash them. Aside from learning how to manually fly the drones, students were also able to try out Skydio’s Subject Tracking feature where they could try to outrun and lose the drone. Though some were very apprehensive at first, once they got their hands on the controls they were all smiles while flying. To start the day, students first learned how and why drones are being used today – from inspecting critical infrastructure such as bridges and thousands of utility poles, to assisting public safety and departments of transportation. In a report titled Drawing the Future by Education and Employers, that surveyed over 20,000 students, it found that “less than 1% get to meet role models from the world of work visiting their school” and “there a significant mismatch between the career aspirations of children and labor market demands.” This is where professionals have the opportunity to help connect educators and students to emerging industries by making ourselves accessible through proactive community engagement. The drone industry is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade and exposure is critical for students to learn what is available. By introducing the students to many of the female leaders at Skydio, we hope to spark an interest in careers in flight. ICA Cristo Rey Academy is a vibrant Catholic college preparatory school that empowers girls from underserved communities to become confident young women able to realize their full potential. On May 23rd, 60 students from ICA Cristo Rey Academy visited Skydio headquarters in San Mateo, CA for a day of hands-on learning that covered everything from career exploration and how to fly drones, to how Skydio Autonomy and hardware products are built.Īt the end of 2022, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported less than 8% of Remote Pilot licenses were held by women - a substantial gender gap that Skydio aims to bridge through its Youth Fly Days.
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