Consulting Services
Consulting Services
Strategic Planning, Program Implementation, and Compliance Support for School Drone Programs
Overview
Blue Ridge Mountain Drones (BRMD) provides professional drone-piloting training and consulting services to
K–12 schools, CTE instructors, and public-sector partners.
Our work supports school systems seeking to implement, expand, or sustain FAA-compliant drone programs aligned
to workforce and industry needs.
Organizational Overview
Blue Ridge Mountain Drones services are organized into two core areas:
- Teacher & Student Training Workshops
- Program Consulting & Implementation Services
Why Schools Work With Us
- Support for safe, compliant drone program launch
- Guidance for equipment, software, and curriculum decisions
- Implementation planning for sustainable long-term success
- Help avoiding common school program startup mistakes
Consulting & Program Implementation Services
Blue Ridge Mountain Drones has supported the implementation of over 100 high school drone programs.
Our consulting services are structured to help districts avoid common pitfalls and accelerate safe,
compliant program launch.
| Phase | Focus | Key Services |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Program Foundation & Planning | Requirements, site review, policy, insurance, equipment, software, curriculum, operations manual |
| Phase 2 | Staff Training & Workflow Development | Aloft setup, ArcGIS integration, mapping workflows, sustainable systems |
| Phase 3 | Compliance Monitoring & Sustainment | Ongoing compliance, instructor tracking, registration oversight, DMS maintenance |
Phase 1 – Program Foundation & Planning
- Program requirements and training plan development
- Site and location verification
- Drone Use Policy development
- Insurance guidance
- Equipment recommendations and purchasing support
- Software application selection
- Curriculum pathway options
- Operations and procedures manual development
Phase 2 – Staff Training & Workflow Development
- Aloft platform implementation
- ArcGIS integration
- Mapping workflow training
- Sustainable program workflow systems
Phase 3 – Compliance Monitoring & Program Sustainment
- Ongoing compliance support
- Instructor certification tracking
- Drone registration oversight
- DMS maintenance and recordkeeping
Request Current Pricing
Pricing varies based on district size, number of participants, training length, and implementation scope.
For the most current service pricing and customized proposals, please contact us directly.
Contact Information
Dr. David Barbour
Director of K–12 Drone Piloting Programs
Blue Ridge Mountain Drones
Chief-pilot@DronePilotsForUS.com
(919) 524-7834