Area 57 is all about tech, robots and aviation.  And it's Free!​​​

Help us plan accordingly for visitors and register here (even though it's a free event.)

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Did you know Warren Community College has been building a nationally acclaimed Drone/Robotics/AI program—all about Unmanned vehicles that include land, sea and sky! WarrenUAS affords students the opportunity to complete certification programs, obtain their Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot license, get a solid Associates degree and continue further degrees at top schools like Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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Last year when everyone was worried about Drones in the sky, many news outlets called on WarrenUAS as experts. Here are a variety of interviews by our own Dr. Will Austin!

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And the College representatives don't just talk. They build to meet the need! In September they launched their own Counter Drone program. Read about it here.

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As part of Area 57 visitors can meet SPOT the robot "dog" and learn about the new Counter UAS program. See the Future of Precision Agriculture in Flight. Join WarrenUAS for a live agricultural spray drone demonstration and experience how unmanned systems are transforming crop management and efficiency.

 

Area 57 will also feature Combat Robots, organized by the Garden State Combat Robotics League. The League is quickly growing and with a serious competition arena, built with the support of Warren Community College and ExploreWarren.org. Robot competitors are traveling to be a part of our competitions. Check www.robotcombatevents.com closer to the event, for information on registering your robot.

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More Robots Several FRC (First Robotics Competition) robots will be on display along with their teams. Learn all about participating from Bound Brook Team 56, and the Easton RoboRovers. 

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Warren Tech students will show off some robots, one of which was entered in SkillsUAS. They also competed with Tello drones and will be letting visitors test drive and fly, completing various tasks. 

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Some of your favorite robot movies will play in the theatre throughout the day.

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Stop by Fascination Place children’s activity areas for some free STEM-related puzzles, fun, and games. You can even decorate and fly a kite, if weather allows. Visit the new Build! area where kids can get creative and competitive. Think planes, trains and automobiles.

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All learning will be disguised as fun.

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Activities run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Feel free to stop in early for the start of the Combat Robots.) Warren Tech has ample parking, and visitors should park in the main parking lot and make their way to the John LaPorta Theatre, where you can pick up a map. This free event is rain or shine, and in case of inclement weather, all possible outdoor activities will be moved inside.

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Consider supporting our events as a Sponsor. If your company uses Robotics, Electronics, AI or anything technical, then this program can benefit your company! The program is training the workforce that will bring skills for building, programming, maintaining and repairing technical devices used in your facility.

 

Supporting any of these events is a win-win for your company and our local community! Download details here.

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For more about the Warren UAS program check out the video below.

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