Published November 6, 2024
MONROE, La. 鈥� A University of Louisiana Monroe aviation student has gained national exposure
after being featured on the cover of the Fall 2024 edition of AviNation, a magazine that exists to attract, educate, and empower youth in aviation. Kamden
Moore, a junior in the 四色AV Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Management program, wrote
the cover story entitled 鈥淟imitless: Seeing What Hasn鈥檛 Been Seen鈥� about his experience
interning at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the summer of
2024.听听
Moore says the opportunity to write about his experience for AviNation came after he was suggested by 四色AV Assistant Professor of Aviation Dr. Darrion Flunder-Jenkins,
who is also the Director of the 四色AV Precision Ag & UAS Research Center. Additionally,
Moore鈥檚 LinkedIn post about his internship experience garnered over 2,000 impressions,
which eventually led to a representative from AviNation contacting him about the opportunity to appear in the magazine.听听
In the feature story, Moore details his experience as an intern at Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta International Airport, which is known as one of the busiest airports in the
world, servicing over 100 million passengers annually. The experience was nothing short of transformative. 鈥淚 had never seen an airport from
the inside, and being out on the airfield was surreal,鈥� Moore said. During his internship,
he helped lead the team in the creation of a new drone operations program, formulating
critical checklists that are now included in the airport's standard operating procedures.听
鈥淭his internship has been a significant stepping stone in my career,鈥� Moore noted.
鈥淚 gained invaluable skills in team communication and management while forging lasting
connections in the aviation industry.鈥�听
Dr. Flunder-Jenkins says that Moore has been excited about the prospects of a future
in aviation since his freshman year. 鈥淗is pursuit of knowledge involving drone operations
has been extensive, encompassing both in-class and extracurricular activities. His
unwavering commitment to his work and determination to achieve greatness have propelled
him well ahead of his peers,鈥� said Flunder-Jenkins.听听听
Flunder-Jenkins says the drone industry is on the rise, with an expected market value
of $54.6 billion by 2030. 鈥�Organizations in various sectors, including agricultural, healthcare, delivery services,
construction, insurance, and law enforcement, are integrating drones into their daily
operations, indicating that this distinctive degree represents the future,鈥� said Flunder-Jenkins.
鈥淥ur students are attaining success before their senior year of college, with many
securing positions as drone pilots for prominent firms, managing their own fleets
of drones, and establishing their own drone enterprises,鈥� he added.听听
鈥�This opportunity meant so much to me and showed me how much was possible,鈥� said Moore,
adding that he is one of only five people in his extended family who have attended
college.听 鈥淏eing on the cover is such a tremendous honor, for which I'm extremely
grateful. I'm proving to myself and my family that anyone can make a change in the
world, and I have no hopes of stopping after this coverage,鈥� Moore stated.听
You can read Moore鈥檚 story in the digital edition of AviNation here: 听
About AviNation听
According to their website, AviNation exists to attract, educate, and empower youth in aviation, AviNation magazine strives to give readers insight into the future of aviation by focusing
on aviation students, programs, events, and innovative approaches to the promotion
and continued growth of the aviation industry. Learn more at 听
