As part of the FAA's Droning On event comes Area 57 for anyone in high school or looking to change careers. This free, three-day community engagement event has the first day focusing on education, the second day is for public safety and local government, and the third day is open to the general public.
Area 57 will showcase the Warren County Community College’s nationally acclaimed Uncrewed Systems Program, which teaches piloting, design and development, and the maintenance and repair of drones, as well as AI and Robotics.
Planned balloon activities for Area 57 are a presentation on How A Balloon Works. Get hands-on experience handling a balloon, with RE/MAX of NJ. Walk inside an actual hot air balloon, that will be cold inflated with fans. Special shape hot air balloon, Fred G Monster, will also invade the event.