When drones first came on the market, many saw them as a toy, much like the remote-control airplanes and helicopters of our youth. However, while drones can be used for fun and recreation, the possibilities for applications of the technology, as well as the educational components involved, are nearly endless. As this technology evolves, more becomes possible. And as people learn how to use the new advances, they also find new ways to utilize this technology in novel ways. This is one of the reasons why, in 2016, Jim Lawson and Brent Balch started a drone program at Pontotoc Technology Center (PTC).
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