Students at Pleasant Valley High School in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania are working toward becoming certified commercial drone pilots with the help of their teacher, Mr. Boudman and the Drone Pilot Ground School scholarship program. Drone technology has given rise to a multitude of new career opportunities, and educators are eager to
With over 1.7 million drone registrations and over 200,000 FAA-certified remote pilots, the U.S. drone industry is the fastest-growing segment of transportation. Update on 3/11/21 — the FAA has delayed their date from March 16th to April 6th. Here’s the FAA’s official announcement over here. This week, the Federal Aviation
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
Last week the FAA announced that it has added 133 more air traffic facilities to the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC). With these additions, LAANC is now accessible at a total of 537 facilities and 726 airports. If you’re wondering what percentage of coverage these numbers come to
If you work at a public safety agency conducting drone operations under a COA (Certificate of Authorization) this article is for you. [In the middle of an emergency and need your TBVLOS waiver right away? Jump down within this article to learn how to have your application expedited.] At the
As the UAS IPP winds down the FAA has been making some big moves with universities around the U.S. U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao recently announced that the FAA has awarded $7.5 million in research grants to universities to investigate various aspects of how drones can be safely incorporated
For those of you who have a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate that has or is about to lose currency — meaning, more than 24 months have elapsed and you need to get it renewed — we have some great news to share on behalf of the FAA. As of
Want to make a public comment on the FAA’s proposed Remote ID rule? Keep reading for some background on the rule or jump straight to our four major points to consider when writing your public comment. Ready to make your comment? Click here to visit the FAA Register. If you
The Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department has received a four-year waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) over people. The Department’s drone pilots are Part 107 certified and alumni of our training program, Drone Pilot Ground School. The Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department is the first
Well, folks. I have some news. New rules for recreational drone pilots have just been published to the Federal Register. Here’s what’s in store for recreational (i.e., non-licensed) drone pilots operating in the United States: While recreational drone pilots still don’t require an FAA certificate, they will at some point
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.
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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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