Veterans and career changers
A new mission in the skies.
Translate discipline and focus into an FAA-certified skill set with practical guidance and mentorship.
Creating access to aviation, technology & opportunity
An Opportunity to Learn, Build, Connect, and Launch.
ND3 Cares expands access to aviation, drone technology, STEM, artificial intelligence, emerging technology, mentorship, and workforce pathways for veterans, students, underserved communities, career changers, and aspiring professionals.
Programs may be offered online, in person, or through a combination of both. Apply now and our team will help you identify the right starting point.
Train • Certify • Launch
Our mission
Talent is everywhere. Access is not.
ND3 Cares is a community-focused nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to aviation, technology, STEM education, workforce development, mentorship, and career opportunities.
We serve people who have the talent, discipline, curiosity, and drive to succeed—but may not have the resources, training, technology, or professional connections needed to get started.
Who we serve
A practical first step toward a new path.
Students and STEM
From curiosity to capability.
Hands-on flight creates an early foothold in science, technology, aviation, and career exploration.
Underserved communities
A door into a high-tech field.
Reduce the cost and connection barriers that can keep capable people out of aviation and technology careers.
Learning and career pathways
Our Programs
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Aviation & Drone Technology
From first flight to professional capability.
Aerial photography Real estate Construction Mapping Inspection Infrastructure Public safety Emergency response Data collection Emerging aviation technology.
02
STEM & Emerging Technology
Artificial Intelligence Robotics Cybersecurity Automation Digital technology Innovation Technology entrepreneurship.
03
Workforce Development
Industry certifications Career exploration Mentorship Professional development Employer connections Apprenticeships and internships Entrepreneurship.
04
Youth Development
STEM Aviation Technology Leadership Entrepreneurship Career exploration.
05
Veteran & Career Transition
Translate military and professional strengths into new aviation, technology, and workforce opportunities.
ND3 Drone Academy
From your first flight to your next opportunity.
Select the areas that fit your goals. You do not need to know which format or program is right before applying.
Part 107 Ground School
Prepare for the FAA Part 107 knowledge examination through instruction in airspace, FAA regulations, weather, safety, operations, and mission planning.
Hands-On Flight Training
Develop practical flight skills through supervised training, safe operations, and real-world applications.
Career Pathways
Explore how drone skills can connect to construction, real estate, inspection, mapping, photography, infrastructure, public safety, and technology.
Advanced Applications
Move beyond basic flight into professional applications involving inspection, mapping, data collection, infrastructure, and emerging technology.
Future Force Innovation Center
Where Talent Meets Opportunity
The ND3 Future Force Innovation Center will serve as a physical hub for aviation, technology, STEM, workforce development, mentorship, and innovation.
It is designed to give students, veterans, underserved communities, career changers, and aspiring professionals a place to learn, build, connect, and launch.
Aviation & DronesSTEM & Emerging TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsCybersecurityWorkforce TrainingEntrepreneurshipMentorshipCareer ExplorationCommunity Partnerships
Don’t just prepare people for today’s jobs. Prepare them to create and compete in tomorrow’s economy.
How it works
Train. Certify. Launch.
A practical path from first interest to real-world possibility.
Train
Build practical drone skills
Learn the fundamentals through ground-school instruction, guided flight practice, or the mix that fits your starting point.
Certify
Prepare for FAA Part 107
Develop the knowledge, safety habits, and mission-planning foundation needed to work toward commercial certification.
Launch
Turn capability into opportunity
Explore mentorship, advanced applications, and career pathways that can move your new skills into the real world.
Impact
Measure the Opportunity We Create
People Trained
Students Served
Veterans Served
Certifications Earned
Scholarships Awarded
Mentors Engaged
Community Partners
Career Connections
Training Hours
Internships / Apprenticeships
Take the next step
Put opportunity within reach.
Apply for training, sponsor a student, or help build the partner network behind the next generation of drone professionals.