Paul Aitken

Co-Founder and CEO

Paul Aitken

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.

Latest Articles By Paul Aitken

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