Paul Aitken is a Certified Part 107 drone pilot and a Certified Pix4D Trainer. He is a pioneer in drone training and co-founder of Drone U. He created the industry’s first Part 107 Study Guide and co-authored Livin’ the Drone Life.
Paul is passionate about helping students fly drones safely and effectively. With over a decade of experience, he has led complex UAS projects for federal agencies and Fortune 500 clients such as Netflix, NBC, the NTSB, and the New York Power Authority.
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