Sinclair dedicates nation’s first drone indoor flying facility

The UAS Indoor Flying Pavilion is the first facility in the nation to be constructed and dedicated solely for UAS testing and flight operations, officials said in a release. Covering 3,200 square feet and featuring an interior ceiling height of 40 feet, the Pavilion includes a mezzanine flying deck to facilitate testing and instruction, and was constructed to allow GPS signal transmissions to support aircraft navigation, the release said.

“The new UAS Indoor Flying Pavilion will give students the opportunity to test vehicles, sensors, and components as part of our comprehensive training curriculum through the National UAS Training and Certification Center,” said Deb Norris, senior vice president for Sinclair Workforce Development. “By partnering with industry leaders in the UAS field, this state-of-the-art facility will also support applied research and development and the advancement of technologies in this rapidly growing industry.”