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Discover HOW Hundreds of Drone Pilots Have Built Six-Figure Businesses by Leveraging the Power of Community & Expert Drone Training

Get instant access to our Part 107 training, online courses, and thriving community….a collection of resources and growth opportunities unmatched in the drone education industry

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Massively Accelerate Your Learning, Growth, & Overall Success by Leveraging the Power of Community & Expert Drone Training

Get instant access to our Part 107 training, online courses, and thriving community.... a collection of resources and growth opportunities unmatched in the drone education industry

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Massively Accelerate Your Learning, Growth, & Overall Success by Leveraging the Power of Community & Expert Drone Training

Get instant access to our Part 107 training, online courses, and thriving community.... a collection of resources and growth opportunities unmatched in the drone education industry

Annual Membership Lifetime Membership
Annual Membership

$347

Over 25% saving

(Applies to Regular Annual)

Lifetime Membership

$1,397

Over 40% saving

(Saving based on 5 year period)

Inside You’ll Discover

The tools and resources used by the more than 18,000 who’ve taken our classes

How to quickly learn proven strategies that advanced pilots have taken years to perfect

How a Drone U membership helped long-time member Jake sign MTV Productions as a client in less than a year

If you want to discover the roadmap to owning a six-figure drone business, this is the most important letter that you will read today…

I will show you why in a minute…
But first, a disclaimer….
Please understand that the results that I am sharing with you are not typical….
Your results will vary depending on a range of factors..including but not limited to your experience, your creativity, and your background…
Sure, the strategies that I am about to share today will benefit those who are just starting out..
But those who are already at $2.5K/month, $5k/month, and beyond can use these strategies to refine their skill-sets and make 2022 the absolute best year for their drone business…
With that said, let me jump right in and share with you…
How more than 18,000 drone pilots have scaled their drone business (many of them to six figures and beyond) using nothing but a $3K drone and a Drone U membership…
I know it sounds crazy…
And had I not known these drone pilots, I would be as skeptical as you…
Take, for instance, my good friend, Jake,
Back in 2016, when Jake first came to us, he was on the verge of giving up on his dream. Just a year after joining Drone U, MTV Productions signed him up for their show, The Challenge.
As of today, Jake has a long list of marquee clients WAITING to work with him….
  • He DOES not cold call.
  • He DOES not run ads on social media.
  • And he DOES not send out marketing emails.
  • Yet he is never short of amazing opportunities.
Jake is not alone. There’s Dave too, and his entrepreneurial success is no less impressive…
Right from day one, Dave was clear about building his drone business on his own terms WITHOUT compromising his family life…
Today, he has a steady stream of recurring revenues rolling in from lucrative solar inspection and cell tower inspection projects…
Now, you might be thinking that freelance drone pilots have to be working continuously or they go broke…
Think again…
Kara Cavalca’s drone business ran without a blip even when she was lying in a hospital bed for six months after a serious bike accident…
How did Kara do it?
The autonomous systems that Kara had so painstakingly built over the past year saved her business…
Do you want to know how Jake, Kara, and hundreds of others have gone on to grow and scale their drone business to six figures and beyond using nothing but a $3K drone and a Drone U membership?

Hello! I am Paul Aitken.

As one of the cofounders of Drone U let me be the first to say "Thanks!" for checking us out.

Like you, I'm very passionate about the drone industry and work hard each day to make it a better industry for all of us.

Through my own work as a drone pilot, Drone U Chief instructor, author of Livin the Drone Life and co-host of the AskDrone U Podcast, I get the thrill of helping thousands of budding and experienced pilots become the best versions of themselves possible.

My own personal drone services business (because we teach from experience here at Drone U) specializes in aerial photography, videography, and drone mapping.

My past clients include the likes of Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Don Imus, Boarders Magazine, Keller Williams, and Coldwell Banker.

It’s fair to say that I am passionate about design, travel, and photography.

But what I am truly obsessed with is teaching others how to safely and profitably fly their drone.

In fact, for the most part, I have put my own successful drone business on the back-burner so that I can concentrate on Drone U members.

This exciting journey started back in 2014, I was headed out of state to train as a drone pilot and talking to the Bald Bureau (Tim & Rob) as I was doing some SEO work for their previous company.

That’s when a lightbulb went on in my buddy Tim’s head.

“Hey, maybe we could create an online training site and teach people how to fly drones?”

We could combine our love of serving people, help them grow a business, and create a community where people could help and encourage each other.

This is the (VERY) short version, but, the rest, as they say, is history.  Drone U has since trained more than 18,000 drone pilots and counting.

Read on to learn more about Drone U and how we strive to make you the best drone pilot you can possibly be...

Here's what our students are saying

Our students aren't just satisfied, they have successful businesses and they're making money.

"The individualized attention that you get...including specific answers to questions from experts you trust is extremely valuable"

Drone U offers a comprehensive overview of drone ownership, use and operation that I have been unable to find online. Even more valuable is the individualized attention that you get including specific answers to questions from experts you trust. I learned a great amount of information and was challenged to put what I learned to use through...Read More

Drone U offers a comprehensive overview of drone ownership, use and operation that I have been unable to find online. Even more valuable is the individualized attention that you get including specific answers to questions from experts you trust. I learned a great amount of information and was challenged to put what I learned to use through practice and flight drills. I would recommend Drone U to anyone who wishes to take their drone use to a professional level

Wes
"One year after signing up with the Drone U and I'm on set with a Bynum and Murray production for MTV"

One year after signing up with the Drone U and I'm on set with a Bynum and Murray production for MTV. The Drone U content and member access with other members has been invaluable to the growth of my business Vertical Drones. Thanks you Drone U

One year after signing up with the Drone U and I'm on set with a Bynum and Murray production for MTV. The Drone U content and member access with other members has been invaluable to the growth of my business Vertical Drones. Thanks you Drone U

Jake
"I must shamefully admit I went to another well-known training class and wasted $1,700"

You guys are spot on with your videos. You blow the other drone training companies away. I must shamefully admit I went to another well-known training class and wasted $1,700. Lots of sitting in class with very little hands on. Then I found Drone U. Thank God!

You guys are spot on with your videos. You blow the other drone training companies away. I must shamefully admit I went to another well-known training class and wasted $1,700. Lots of sitting in class with very little hands on. Then I found Drone U. Thank God!

Rob
"Through Drone U's encouragement and help, I'm at a place where I'm leaving my 9-5 job and going full-time into the drone life"

Through Drone U's encouragement and help, I'm at a place where I'm leaving my 9-5 job and going full-time into the drone life. I appreciate you guys more than you can know and hope to meet you in person soon. Thanks for everything you all do for u.

Through Drone U's encouragement and help, I'm at a place where I'm leaving my 9-5 job and going full-time into the drone life. I appreciate you guys more than you can know and hope to meet you in person soon. Thanks for everything you all do for u.

Rob
"This is a far cry from other ground schools which offer nothing apart from 107 material"

I couldn't have done so well without all the very easy to understand content you guys have worked so hard to create! I am now looking forward to digging into the rest of the content now that the exam is behind me (for the next 24 months)! Apart from amazing and invaluable part 107 study material, Drone U offers a plethora of tutorials on...Read More

I couldn't have done so well without all the very easy to understand content you guys have worked so hard to create! I am now looking forward to digging into the rest of the content now that the exam is behind me (for the next 24 months)! Apart from amazing and invaluable part 107 study material, Drone U offers a plethora of tutorials on videography and mapping – This is a far cry from other ground schools which offer nothing apart 107 material.

David
"My 18 months with Drone U has been more beneficial to my knowledge of business, drone operations and even traditional media production than my prior 10 years of experience in various fields"

Drone U truly is a cut above when it comes to investing in yourself, investing in your business and/or taking your media production skills to the next level. After joining another online drone school with a multi-thousand dollar enrollment cost, I was completely disappointed in the lack of information and resources I was offered. I stumbled upon...Read More

Drone U truly is a cut above when it comes to investing in yourself, investing in your business and/or taking your media production skills to the next level. After joining another online drone school with a multi-thousand dollar enrollment cost, I was completely disappointed in the lack of information and resources I was offered. I stumbled upon Drone U and figured I didn’t have anything besides a few bucks to loose with their considerably lower price point. Needless to say, I was blown away, and 18 months of membership later I haven’t looked back. The online video courses, which are continually expanding, are professionally produced and offer valuable information found nowhere else online. That, paired with the private Facebook community full of members and instructors with real-world experience and an invaluable wealth of knowledge make Drone U a powerhouse of knowledge for both the new-comer, as well as those with extensive experience in the production world. My 18 months with Drone U has been more beneficial to my knowledge of business, drone operations and even traditional media production than my prior 10 years of experience in various fields. Drone U truly has unlocked a new realm of possibilities for my business and me.

TJ
"Just 7 months into Drone U, we've surpassed our 12 month revenue goals and believe the next year will be twice as big"

DroneU has been the single biggest key to success in launching our drone services business, Omnivista Productions, this year. From the Part 107 training to insightful classes on a myriad of subjects to the invaluable community, DroneU has been an incredible resource. I started the training but stayed for the community. Just 7 months into this,...Read More

DroneU has been the single biggest key to success in launching our drone services business, Omnivista Productions, this year. From the Part 107 training to insightful classes on a myriad of subjects to the invaluable community, DroneU has been an incredible resource. I started the training but stayed for the community. Just 7 months into this, we've surpassed our 12 month revenue goals and believe the next year will be twice as big. I can't imagine doing it without DroneU

John
"The Drone U is the first place I go when looking for solutions to issues that inevitably arise in my Drone Business"

Before joining the Drone U community, I subscribed to The Drone U YouTube Channel and watched the podcasts religiously. As my business has grown and I have developed as a pilot, my desire to learn more and expand my skills and offerings has increased. Since becoming a member of The Drone U, I have found the courses to be helpful and the community...Read More

Before joining the Drone U community, I subscribed to The Drone U YouTube Channel and watched the podcasts religiously. As my business has grown and I have developed as a pilot, my desire to learn more and expand my skills and offerings has increased. Since becoming a member of The Drone U, I have found the courses to be helpful and the community knowledgeable.The Drone U is the first place I go when looking for solutions to issues that inevitably arise in my Drone Business.

Carly
"Drone U is really here for members beyond just "passing the test”

I became a member of Drone U only a few short months ago. A good deal of research went into finding an online course to take my Part 107 exam, and after looking around I selected Drone U. Their track record in the drone marketplace was very obvious.Years of free podcasts to the greater community, additional online training beyond just passing an...Read More

I became a member of Drone U only a few short months ago. A good deal of research went into finding an online course to take my Part 107 exam, and after looking around I selected Drone U. Their track record in the drone marketplace was very obvious.Years of free podcasts to the greater community, additional online training beyond just passing an exam, and a realistic price point that encouraged me to be an ongoing member of the community. Drone U is really here for members beyond just "passing the test," and they've got a lot of resources available to members. I can't recommend them enough!

Rich
"In less than a year, Drone U’s training has helped me start a business"

Drone U member content is broad and deep. In less than a year, the training has helped me start a business, crush the Part 107 test, and keep motivated. You make the industry better

Drone U member content is broad and deep. In less than a year, the training has helped me start a business, crush the Part 107 test, and keep motivated. You make the industry better

John
"All of the material is very professionally created and well laid out"

I find that all of the material is very professionally created and well laid out. All in all, I am very pleased to have paid for the upgrade to my membership.

I find that all of the material is very professionally created and well laid out. All in all, I am very pleased to have paid for the upgrade to my membership.

Michael
"The Part 107 material was easy to use and instrumental in me passing the first time"

I'm a big fan of your work. I passed the 107 test on the first try with your prep course. The material was easy to use and instrumental in me passing the first time. Keep up the good work

I'm a big fan of your work. I passed the 107 test on the first try with your prep course. The material was easy to use and instrumental in me passing the first time. Keep up the good work

Jason
"These guys are well ahead of the curve compared to most other companies who offer this type of service"

Thanks guys! I had a wonderful time flying and learning from you. If you are serious about moving into the mapping sector, and are considering their course, think no further. Just do it! There is a lot of valuable information in this class about field acquisition and post processing. These guys are well ahead of the curve compared to most other...Read More

Thanks guys! I had a wonderful time flying and learning from you. If you are serious about moving into the mapping sector, and are considering their course, think no further. Just do it! There is a lot of valuable information in this class about field acquisition and post processing. These guys are well ahead of the curve compared to most other companies who offer this type of service. Paul Alexander and Doug La Farge, keep up the amazing work! Thank you for your contribution, and thank you for sharing your experiences. I look forward to doing more with you guys in the future

"You Gave Me the Confidence to Quit the Corporate World"

I would not be where I am today without Drone U. In addition to the knowledge and guidance you provide, you also helped with giving me the confidence to quit the corporate world, pursue my passion, and live the drone life.

I would not be where I am today without Drone U. In addition to the knowledge and guidance you provide, you also helped with giving me the confidence to quit the corporate world, pursue my passion, and live the drone life.

PJ
"I can honestly say that I've never found a more affordable, dedicated, and comprehensive training portal anywhere, but The DroneU"

Let me first say that after exhaustively searching the internet, using my industry connections, joining AUVSI, and taking a TOPS Level 1 course with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, I can honestly say that I've never found a more affordable, dedicated, and comprehensive training portal anywhere, but The DroneU

Let me first say that after exhaustively searching the internet, using my industry connections, joining AUVSI, and taking a TOPS Level 1 course with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, I can honestly say that I've never found a more affordable, dedicated, and comprehensive training portal anywhere, but The DroneU

TJ
"My experiences (business boot camp, Fly-In & mapping class) have been the best investment of my time and money that I have made in a long, long time"

You folks do such a superior job educating people compared to all other drone educational entities. My experiences (business boot camp, Fly-In & mapping class) have been the best investment of my time and money that I have made in a long, long time. The people met and relationships formed during those events are truly treasured. I have never...Read More

You folks do such a superior job educating people compared to all other drone educational entities. My experiences (business boot camp, Fly-In & mapping class) have been the best investment of my time and money that I have made in a long, long time. The people met and relationships formed during those events are truly treasured. I have never been happier to give an absolutely outstanding company my money as I am to the DroneU every month- worth every penny. Again, THANK YOU!!! for the loyalty offer. I applaud and appreciate the time, effort, depth of knowledge and encouragement! that you folks put into the podcasts, website, webinars, in-person classes and Facebook groups. DroneU is a model enterprise that nurtures the drone community through hard work and a personal commitment to relationships.  

Charles
"Drone U Helped me Find a Job"

I’d like to thank Drone U for the knowledge they shared with me. It helped me find a job. I started last week working for aeroscan.nl, a company specialized in making digital copies of buildings.

I’d like to thank Drone U for the knowledge they shared with me. It helped me find a job. I started last week working for aeroscan.nl, a company specialized in making digital copies of buildings.

Tim
Become a Member

What Makes Drone U Different?

  • Though we can help you clear your Part 107 using our condensed, superbly-laid out courses

  • Though we have one of the largest online course databases that will teach you how to fly safer, better, smoother

  • Though we operate a 1,000-strong online community, one of the largest of its kind in the world... where you can easily connect with pilots far more advanced, more experienced than you….

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Drone U is an ACCELERATOR

As a drone pilot yourself, you’ve surely seen first-hand how fast this industry continues to evolve and change. Becoming a Drone U Member can help you stay ahead of this accelerated curve (and your competition).

Why do I say that?

Because becoming a Drone U Member will equip you with the necessary tools and skill-sets to grow and scale to the next level...no matter what stage of your business you are in.

If you have ever been frustrated by your inability to grow and scale your drone business...then this is the community that you have been looking for!

Yes, I Want to Learn HOW TO Accelerate My Drone Business
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The individualized attention that you get...including specific answers to questions from experts you trust is extremely valuable

Drone U offers a comprehensive overview of drone ownership, use and operation that I have been unable to find online. Even more valuable is the individualized attention that you get including specific answers to questions from experts you trust. I learned a great amount of information and was challenged to put what I learned to use through practice and flight drills. I would recommend Drone U to anyone who wishes to take their drone use to a professional level

Carly

Becoming a Drone U Member Will

  • Accelerate Your Learning
  • Accelerate Your Success
Drone U Members get Instant ACCESS to Easy-to-Learn, Condensed Information
  • Our online courses, tools, and resources are dramatically different from anything else you will come on the internet.
  • The reason is there is no fluff and it immediately gets down to the brass tacks.
  • So that you will consume the most helpful and impactful information and simultaneously lower your learning curve with equal speed.
    You will actually LEARN the material
  • All our content is specifically designed to help you hone your piloting skills, grow a business, master flight operations, advance your service offerings, and take your photography and videography to next levels.
Learn from FAA-Certified Instructors Who ACTUALLY fly Drones for a Living
  • You are being fed terrible information by marketers-turned “drone flight instructors”.
  • Do you really want to learn about flight operations and airspace from someone who has never taken an FAA exam before?
  • Not so with Drone U.
  • All our instructors are carefully vetted and run their own thriving drone businesses.
Learn the proven, real world-strategies that are working right NOW from these subject matter experts.

Apply them to your business, and you might have your dream clients lining up to work with you.

Yes! I Want to Accelerate my Learning and Success
Mentorship-on-Demand
  • Drone U’s community will help you stay inspired, motivated, and engaged.
  • Let’s face it, discouragement and overwhelm are a part of life, especially if you are running a small business.
  • That’s why we believe wholeheartedly that it’s not just about taking a class and moving on to figure the rest out by yourself.
  • Instead, it’s about truly retaining the information you are learning through continual practice and engagement….so you can best utilize and apply the resources of Drone U and our community while you’re in the field.

Look at us as your “behind the scenes” team, the place you can always go to for insight, clarification, strength, momentum, encouragement, and ideas so you can keep progressing forward.

Training When You Need It, The Way You Need It...
  • This is why we say Drone U isn’t just an online drone school, but more of a hands-on, in-person flight school boasting an incredible community of people, pilots, courses, and resources.
  • So, if you’re looking for face-to-face, one-on-one training also then check out our flagship Flight Mastery class, as one example. This training will help you gain more confidence and experience so you can overcome any emergencies you might deal with in the field.
  • Plus, going through this training will also qualify you for an educational discount on your drone insurance! What training can you say actually pays for itself over time?! And know that all our in-person trainings will give you the practical tools and belief you need to go back and implement all that you’ve learned.
  • All our instructors are carefully vetted and run their own thriving drone businesses.
Plus, as a Drone U member, you’ll get additional discounts to any of our in-person trainings, anytime you need them!

If you have been struggling to grow and scale your drone business, I want you to understand one thing….

Become a Member

It’s Not Your Fault!

You just don’t know the skills, systems, and processes to build a large and profitable drone business…yet! It is not that you are not smart enough or lack the grit to “make it big”.

The actual issue is that you have not learned the latest in drone technology. And I am talking about the practicalities, the best industry practices that the experts know but won’t teach you…

But, the good news is that I am going to give you access to all the tools and resources required to build a large, profitable drone business on your own terms…working with the clients that you want to work with…and by charging the rates that you rightly deserve.

Bottom Line: Building a large, profitable drone business is a LOT easier once you have the right skill sets, the right network, and the right systems in place

Here’s Exactly What You are Getting as a Drone U Member

Community & Access to Experts

Join an energetic community of 1,000 drone pilots on the same wavelength as you. Entrepreneurship can be “lonely” when you are surrounded by people who just don’t get it.

As a Drone U Community member, you will have direct access to your course instructors and other experienced pilots who are eager to help you out.

This is truly “mentorship on-demand”.

So, ask, answer or simply, assist

Part 107 Training

As a part of your Drone U membership, you get FREE access to our Part 107 training. And our Part 107 course instructor, CFI Ted Wilson is one of the best people to teach you the basics.
The online test material includes courses, a Part 107 study guide, and even online quizzes.
Going through our Part 107 training will help you actually LEARN the material..not only what you need to know to pass the test, but WHY you need to know it and more…

41 Online Courses

Once you clear your Part 107, you can watch any of our 41 online courses to dramatically improve your flying skills.

Whether you are getting started or are an established player, we have the right training to help you out.

As a Drone U member, you can grow and scale your drone business much faster, and with far less frustration and expense.

We are regularly adding new content so that you can learn the latest in drone technology.

And all our courses are taught by certified pilots with real-world experience. Course show notes (summaries) have been provided so that you can consume the content faster.

You can watch our professionally-shot, easy-to-understand content in stunning 1080p anytime, anywhere on desktop or mobile.

Yes, I Want Instant Access

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to commit to a certain time frame?

Nope, not at all. You can upgrade, cancel or pause your account anytime and for any reason. It is simple, quick and easy to come and go as you need to. If you cancel before the end of the billing period, you’ll retain access until that period is over.

How often do you release new content?

Every week! We continue to release new training videos, reviews, resources and anything else we can think of that would help our community. If you want more training on something then you can just let us know and we often work to get that done for everyone.

Is your content more focused on beginner or advanced pilots?

Both, and then some. We try to do all we can to make it helpful to anybody at any point in their pilot growth curve. Our goal is to help you by lowering your learning curve, saving you money by avoiding costly mistakes and getting you to the next levels in your piloting faster than you can do it on your own. Learn from our mistakes and so many other expert drone pilots, editors, business operators, enthusiasts, videographers, photographers, etc. You name it, they’re in the community.

Do you have a money back guarantee?

Our site has a ton of valuable information. If you want to join and check it out for a month that’s perfectly fine with us. But it wouldn’t be very fair, now would it, to just let you just go through the site, benefit from all the helpful info and then just cancel for nothing. We’ve committed to do all we can to provide you with the absolute best, most important to know info out there so you can lower your learning curve, saving you time and money. Trust us, we’ll save you far more than you’ll ever spend with Drone U.

Why do you have a monthly charge?

Because we feel this is the best, most flexible, focused and affordable way to learn. We hate models that charge by the class or resource. We want to give you access to it all, for one low price and for as long as you want it. In our case, you don’t get what you pay for…you get waaaaaaaaaay more.

What’s the big deal about “community”?

You will learn more from like-minded people and from those actually doing what they’re teaching than you ever can by attending a one-off class or on your own. Our community is extremely active and full of experts and enthusiasts who want to help each other get better. Trust us because we’ve been there, when you’re investing monthly to (in part) be in a community, you will find higher caliber pilots, more experts, an obvious desire to help others and far more applicable training.

Become a Member

Not a member? Join now for just $57!

Join the best drone training platform & community on earth right now for just $57! You’ll have unlimited, unaltered, and unadulterated access to EVERYTHING on the Drone U site. Don’t forget to check out the best community around once you’re in the group. Many say that alone is worth the monthly investment. See you on the other side!

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