A new regional initiative aims to position Kern County at the forefront of a rapidly growing drone- and autonomous aircraft-focused aviation sector.
A Better Bakersfield and Boundless Kern (B3K) Prosperity and Monterey Bay Drone, Aviation, and Robotics Technology (DART) announced Wednesday that they will lead a six-month strategic planning process to develop an Advanced Air Mobility economic development strategy for the region.
The initiative will bring together local industry leaders, workforce partners, and public agencies to identify how Kern County can attract investment and support the development of next-generation aviation technologies. Organizers say the resulting plan will outline steps to strengthen workforce training, expand infrastructure, and position the county as a competitive hub in California’s emerging low-altitude aviation economy…