When you’re building an aerial service business, there’s a lot to think about. Your equipment and maintenance. Drone registration and pilot certification. Permissions and notifications. Liability insurance. Business entity paperwork and client contracts. Bookkeeping and accounting. Your website. Your pricing and packaging and positioning. Upon completing Drone Pilot Ground School, our students
Jonathon Russell and his wife Beth are currently living the dream. They run a photography / videography business in Maui called JBR Life Photography, which they started back in the summer of 2015. In mid-2016 they both realized the impact adding a drone to their list of tools could have,
At the end of the day, your website should be your #1 sales rep. It should work for you while you sleep, and it should bring in the majority of your business. That’s the beauty of the Internet superhighway. If you know how to apply website and digital marketing best
Derrick Ward is a Drone Pilot Ground School alum who has managed to build his aerial services business, Hot Shots Aerial Photography, to an impressive point in a fairly small amount of time. We first met Derrick via email, and we were lucky to meet him in person at InterDrone
Looking for freelance income streams as a commercial drone pilot? Hivemapper is currently paying freelance contributors for aerial and ground 3D video—keep reading to find out how you can become a contributor. What Hivemapper Needs Hivemapper will pay drone pilots (or non-drone pilots, if you’d like to collect ground-level 3D
If you follow the news at all, you know drones are making headlines on a daily basis. You may be wondering, “Are drones here to stay, and do they present more opportunity than just an aviation hobby?” No longer just a toy or hobby, drones are now a tool for
When it comes to drone pilot training, what does the FAA require? And just how much training do you need before you can start making money flying a drone? In this guide to drone pilot training we cover the FAA’s requirements, some tips for gaining flight proficiency, and then look
Chief Executive Officer
Brad Tucker is a seasoned leader in the training and e-learning industry, having held pivotal roles at Colibri Group, NPE Fitness, and Ascend Learning. He has managed sales, marketing, business development and revenue growth, and is known for his hands-on approach to recruitment and team development. Brad graduated with an MBA from Arizona State University and a BS from Pepperdine University. In his free time, he enjoys staying active and spending quality time with his family.
Chief Operating Officer
Lana never expected to land in the drone industry, but such is life! She has over a decade of experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, product management, marketing and customer experience. Prior to joining UAV Coach, Lana managed credit card products at American Express and worked at Wall Street firms Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs. Lana has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS from New York University’s Stern School of Business. She spends her free time with two rambunctious children and enjoys good and bad TV.
Customer Support Manager
Mike founded and grew a high school drone program as an Aerospace Science Instructor. Prior to teaching, he served nearly 28 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he held various management and leadership roles in human resources, supporting personnel around the globe. Mike has a BS in Industrial Technology from Southern Illinois University and an MA in Management and Leadership from Webster University. He and his wife of over 30 years raised two sons and lived in many unique places; they now reside in Jonesboro, AR.
Director of Ops & Inbound Sales
Judy has held management and operations roles in education, transportation and finance. Most recently, Judy was a Regional Director at International Experience, a non-profit student exchange organization, where she worked with U.S. host families and high schools to help international students fulfill their dreams of studying abroad in the U.S. She has also held roles at Schneider National and Associated Bank. Judy has a BBA in International Business from St. Norbert College. She enjoys time with her husband and two sons and spending the afternoon with a good book.
Marketing Director
Liz is a career marketer with a focus on digital strategies, rebrands, and new programs / products and a passion for growing small to mid-size companies. Prior to joining UAV Coach, she spent her marketing career in the apparel / retail industry in roles at Abercrombie & Fitch, University Tees and Air Waves. Liz has a BS from the Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. In her free time, she enjoys cooking new recipes and hanging out on a patio with her husband and golden retriever.
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