Do certifications help in building pilot credibility in Drone Mapping? Are there certifications that hold value?
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Today’s show is about certifications and their relevancy in the drone mapping world and should pilots invest in getting a certification.
Our question for today is from Hunter who would like to know if certifications hold any value in Drone mapping and what are the credentials worth pursuing and should pilots invest in them to further their skills in the domain.
Thanks for the question, Hunter. We answer today’s question by talking about some of the latest updates available in drone mapping certifications and listing some of the mapping certifications that are available. We delve into particulars of certifications for technologies such as LiDAR and other thermal inspections. Lastly we discuss if there are good institutions from where pilots can pursue certifications.
Tune in today to learn about certifications in the drone world and if you are looking to get one to add to your profile and to learn new skills.
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Timestamps
[03:51] Today’s question is on certifications and training that pilots can pursue to further their skills in mapping
[05:20] What are the updates in certifications available currently
[06:20] Mapping certifications available and how to choose certifications
[08:05] Details of certifications with LiDAR and thermal inspections
[10:12] What certifications would Paul go for, should he be running a drone based business
[18:06] Are there good institutes for training and certifications