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Looking for Freelance Drone Pilot Work? Check Out Hivemapper

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Looking for freelance income streams as a commercial drone pilot? Hivemapper is currently paying freelance contributors for aerial and …

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Master List of U.S. Certified Drone Pilot Directories & Networks

Guide to certified drone networks and directories

When you're building an aerial service business, there's a lot to think about. Your equipment and maintenance. Drone registration and pilot …

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Why it’s a Great Time to Get into the Drone Industry + 5 sUAS/Drone Pilot Jobs You Can Apply for Today

Full time drone pilot jobs and contract work

If you follow the news at all, you know drones are making headlines on a daily basis. You may be wondering, “Are drones here to stay, and do …

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Drone Pilot Training: What the FAA Requires and Where to Find Professional Drone Pilot Training

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When it comes to drone pilot training, what does the FAA require? And just how much training do you need before you can start making money …

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Drone Pilot Jobs: DroneBase Looking to Hire Full-Time Chief Pilot in Los Angeles

DroneBase is seeking a senior level “Chief Pilot/Pilot Success Lead” who can support the company's rapidly growing flight operations and …

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Does Your Drone Website Suck? Here Are 7 Ways You Can Improve Your Aerial Service Website

Does Your Drone Website Suck?

Before I got into the drone industry, I worked as a professional marketing consultant and website developer, helping companies build and …

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From 0 to 200+ Clients in Two Years: How Jonathon and Beth Russell Moved to Maui and Built Their Drone Business

From 0 to 200 Clients in Two Years

Jonathon Russell and his wife Beth are currently living the dream. They run a photography / videography business in Maui called JBR Life …

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From Free Flights to $250 an Hour: How Derrick Ward Built Hot Shots Aerial Photography

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Derrick Ward is a Drone Pilot Ground School alum who has managed to build his aerial services business, Hot Shots Aerial Photography, to an …

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Meet Your Ground School Support Team

Alan Perlman

Chief Executive Officer

Alan literally crashed his way into the drone industry and hasn’t looked back. He founded UAV Coach in 2014 with a focus on education, safety, and commercial opportunity and launched Drone Pilot Ground School two years later. Earlier in his career, he ran a boutique marketing agency in NYC, built HubSpot’s customer certification program, and amassed colorful travel stories from 50+ countries as a cost-of-living research analyst. Alan has a BA from Washington University in St. Louis. When not working, he’s planning his next outdoor adventure and playing with his dog Bleecker.

Alan Perlman

Lana Axelrod

Chief Operating Officer

Lana never expected to land in the drone industry, but such is life! She has over a decade of experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, product management, marketing and customer experience. Prior to joining UAV Coach, Lana managed credit card products at American Express and worked at Wall Street firms Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs. Lana has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS from New York University’s Stern School of Business. She spends her free time with two rambunctious children and enjoys good and bad TV.

Lana Axelrod

Mike McGuirt

Director of Training

Mike founded and grew a high school drone program as an Aerospace Science Instructor. Prior to teaching, he served nearly 28 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he held various management and leadership roles in human resources, supporting personnel around the globe. Mike has a BS in Industrial Technology from Southern Illinois University and an MA in Management and Leadership from Webster University. He and his wife of over 30 years raised two sons and lived in many unique places; they now reside in Jonesboro, AR.

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Mike McGuirt

Judy Hintz

Inbound Support Coordinator

Judy has held management and operations roles in education, transportation and finance. Most recently, Judy was a Regional Director at International Experience, a non-profit student exchange organization, where she worked with U.S. host families and high schools to help international students fulfill their dreams of studying abroad in the U.S. She has also held roles at Schneider National and Associated Bank. Judy has a BBA in International Business from St. Norbert College. She enjoys time with her husband and two sons and spending the afternoon with a good book.

Judy Hintz

Chase Flynn

Customer Operations Manager

With a lifelong goal of working for NASA, Chase Flynn never expected to land himself in the drone industry. He has a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics with a Minor in Unmanned Aerial Systems from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he graduated with honors. Chase has worked in drone education for the last few years doing everything from student support, curriculum development, and working on strategic marketing initiatives. He also holds an FAA Part 107 Certification. Outside of work, he enjoys working on his aerial photography business where his passion for drones started.

Chase Flynn

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