Transferring to NEIT is a Breeze for Electronics, Robotics and Drones Technology
Meet Dillon J. Lippman, Currently Pursuing his Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering Technology
In Spring of 2023, he graduated with his associate degree in Electronics, Robotics and Drones Technology (ERD), and he was honored as an NEIT 2023 Best of Tech Award Recipient.
Dillon is also a lab assistant for the ERD department. “Being a lab assistant has helped reinforce everything I learned while I’m helping the new students coming in. I redo everything I’ve worked on and get a better grasp of each project.”
Originally from Nevada, Dillon visited New England Tech while driving around for a weekend and was immediately convinced this was the place for him.
A Coast Guard veteran, Dillon says the Admissions Office made enrolling a smooth process, and NEIT makes it easy for veterans to utilize their GI Bill and other benefits. Dillon enjoys programming the Fanuc robots, flying drones, and teaching the process to other students in the lab. “If students take notes and are willing to try, then there’s no limit to how far they can go. The teachers are more than willing to help them. If students ask questions and put in effort, they will succeed in a growing field.”
“The professors are incredibly approachable, kind and helpful. They go above and beyond.”
Sharing his Passion, Dillon Gives Back to High School Students
Dillon is also passionate about introducing high school students to NEIT’s cutting-edge programs. He recently gave students from the Pawtucket Boys and Girls Club demonstrations in robotics and drones. “I showed them how the Fanuc robots could stack Legos and Jenga blocks quickly. A few of the kids got an easy grasp on it. One girl immediately started writing code. She knew what she was doing; it was fun to have those kids there.” He also showed students the drones to practice on. “We’ll use smaller Tello drones, or the DVI or DJI Mavic Pro. Then we have the Inspire, which is a large drone that we’ve been flying lately in our courses.”
NEIT’s Cutting-edge Electrical Engineering Technology Focus Leads to Job Offers
Dillon and his classmates are on the leading edge of this exciting major. These drones have real-world, life-saving applications. In fact, lab assistants demonstrate a firefighting drone with a hose nozzle that can fly up and spray CO2 back and forth into a blaze.
Dillon has experienced how New England Tech prepares students for a future career. “The professors are incredibly approachable, kind and helpful. They go above and beyond.”
“There are great opportunities at New England Tech. I’ve already gotten job offers from alumni.” – Dillon J. Lippman
