It can be easy to lose sight of the fact that expertise as a pilot is only one part of being a well-rounded cinematographer and business owner.  If you want to make any money,  you’ll want to understand the ins and outs of licensing drone...

A FEW POINTERS ON MARKETING FOR DRONE ENTREPRENEURS Let’s be honest: starting a drone business is hard work. It involves endless training, a good amount of cash and an insane love of UAVs to even consider living the drone life. Of course, once you...

A list of gear every drone pilot needs Like any professional, drone pilots need the right tools in order to do their job correctly.  After all, you never want to get miss out on a high-paying gig because you don't have the proper tools to get the job...

Recently, Drone U’s Head Pilot Paul Aitken published a blog post entitled “Guide To The Ultimate Drone Kit—Everything I Use As A Drone Pilot”.  We, along with the rest of the drone community, were pleased to see an inventory of what Paul carries...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIRST EVER DRONE GAMES DRONEU LAUNCHES ANNUAL FLY-IN JULY 21-23rd DroneU, an internet-based drone training company, will be holding its first ever Fly-In at its Albuquerque headquarters next month.  The sold-out event will be...

If you’re working as a professional drone pilot, you should be familiar with the FAA’s regulations around flying over streets and moving traffic.  After all, you may encounter points during your career where you want to get footage that requires...

DISTINGUISHING THE PART 47 FROM THE PART 48 The current landscape of drone registration has become pretty confusing and a lot of pilots have been left with no understanding of how to register their drone with the FAA.  If, for example, you’ve heard...

WHAT DO I NEED TO GET SMOOTH SHOTS IN BAD WEATHER? Learning to fly your drone in windy conditions can be an extremely difficult challenge. However, it is important training to have, particularly if you’re looking to fly commercially.  Depending on...

CAN'T MAKE MONEY FLYING YOUR DRONE?  YOU MAY BE LACKING THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO TURN YOUR PASSION INTO PROFIT. While some experienced drone pilots make a six-figure salary every year, the average drone job pays only about $30k.  Because so many pilots...