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Timestamps

• [02:00] Does theoretical knowledge translate into good flying skill? Discussing if AUVSI’s TOPS program does a good job of assessing a pilot’s skills
• [03:36] Are the rumors about Part 141 drone school regulations true?
• [06:14] Today’s show is brought to you by the new Drone U landing pads
• [07:55] Today’s question is about vetting a drone pilot
• [09:00] Are organizations taking the wrong approach while vetting a drone pilot?
• [09:36] What are some ways via which organizations can correctly assess a pilot’s skills?
• [09:45] Should organizations monitor if a pilot is flying “high and slow” rather than “low and fast”?
• [11:15] Should you give more importance to context and job type rather than flying hours?
• [12:10] How can KittyHawk help you assess the skill level of a drone pilot
• [16:40] Are all your flight hours logged in the DJI Go App?
• [18:27] Paul reads out a review for the recently concluded Accident Reconstruction Training at the NTSB center
• [19:15] Is it important for a drone pilot to have and follow a checklist?
• [20:44] Does knowing the flight mode and third party application help you assess the skill level of a drone pilot?
• [22:11] Should you give more prominence to a pilot’s ability to fly difficult and high pressure jobs?
• [23:52] Discussing how the quality of the final deliverable rather than flying hours is the correct metric for vetting a drone pilot
• [28:00] Does any pilot deserve 6 grand for flying a battery and a half?
• [28:42] A BIG Thank You to everyone who everyone who made the NTSB training such a fun experience