256 Commercial Drone Training

Our guest owns a commercial drone company, provides drone training, and produces a podcast where he interviews other commercial drone operators. Guest Chris Anderson is the CEO of The Drone Trainer and offers online drone training courses as well as producing The Drone Trainer Podcast . Chris has owned and operated a commercial drone operation since January 2014, working in real estate, construction, mapping, 3D modelling, inspections, and a variety of oilfield applications. Chris has provided in-person training to clients across several industries, and as of early 2017 has expanded into an online delivery platform where he’s worked with students from all around the world. In The Drone Trainer Podcast , Chris interviews drone pilots from all over to uncover how they market their business, what equipment they fly, the challenges they face, and tips for succeeding as a commercial drone pilot. We talk with Chris about the background and experience of the people who are starting their own drone business. That includes their business objectives, the market they focus on, the equipment they use, and the challenges they face. Chris tells us about the online video training resources he offers, and we touch on the future outlook for the industry.