UAV Coach Announces 20,000 Students and Publishes Research Report on U.S. Drone Pilots
To celebrate five years in the drone industry and 20,000+ students, UAV Coach announces new training locations and releases 2019 Drone Industry Report.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., October 15, 2019 (Newswire.com) - UAV Coach, a leading provider of drone training and education with a mission to train safe drone pilots, announced the enrollment of their 20,000th student and the launch of hands-on drone training in San Francisco, Atlanta and Orlando. These milestones mark the 5-year anniversary of the company’s founding.
“I’m proud of our team and so grateful for the thousands of people who’ve trusted us to train them. We are fortunate to participate in such a fast-evolving and dynamic industry, and we’re excited about what’s to come,” said Alan Perlman, CEO of UAV Coach.
In April 2019, UAV Coach surveyed 1,389 U.S. drone pilots on topics including how much they earn, how often they fly, their industry and much more. UAV Coach found that, of the respondents who identified themselves as self-employed/freelance drone pilots, 10% made $10,000 or more in the prior 12 months, while 68% made less than $1,000. The full report is available for free here.
With 20,000+ students and 1,500+ four- and five-star reviews, UAV Coach’s flagship training course, Drone Pilot Ground School, has become the industry's #1 online test prep course for the FAA’s drone pilot exam for those looking to become a certified commercial drone pilot under the FAA’s Part 107 regulations.
With the addition of three new cities for hands-on drone flight training, UAV Coach now runs on-demand classes in 14 states in the following locations:
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The outdoor training sessions are available for both individuals and groups and are personalized to students’ goals. Students build knowledge about what to do before, during and after a flight mission to stay compliant and safe. They also practice Intelligent Flight Modes and other photo, video and data capturing techniques. About UAV Coach: UAV Coach is a leading provider of drone training, news and education for the small unmanned aerial vehicle (sUAV) industry. Founded in 2014 with a mission to train smarter, safer drone pilots, UAV Coach has taught over 20,000 students through Drone Pilot Ground School, an online test prep course for those looking to become certified commercial drone pilots under the FAA’s Part 107 regulations. They have also delivered hands-on flight training to 450+ people across the U.S. and distribute drone industry news and educational resources to a community of over 50,000 members each week. |
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Source: UAV Coach