In today’s show, we share various ways you can correctly assess the skill level of a drone pilot. Is it wise to simply rely on flying hours? If not, which are the other important parameters that you should consider?
Our caller is wondering if flying hours is an accurate indication of flying skills. Rather than the total quantum of flying hours, should you place more importance to the job type? Can monitoring drone flight via apps help you vet a drone pilot?
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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
