Drone to $1K Course

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April 7, 2020

S2/EP 2: Sinuhe Montoya from DroneQuote

Sinuhe is Founder of DroneQuote a company that specializes in helping roofing and solar companies better understand what’s happening on a roof through drone survey imagery. Sinuhe started working installing solar panels on new roofs for residential and co

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March 31, 2020

S2/EP 1: Andrew Hicks from SkyPix Aerial Photography

Introduction to Andrew: Although Andrew started flying drones 5 years ago, about a year ago, he decided to build a business to make some extra money. Andrew says, “Aerial photography isn’t so big in winter so I didn’t start to …

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Aug. 21, 2019

S1/EP 10: Martin Novak from FlyLife Co

Martin hosts The FlyLife Podcast for FPV-based podcast for UAV drone people. It’s also a long format—bi-weekly episodes are between 1-2 hrs and he now has over 50 episodes. He’s also done very niche-specific commercial drone work. He got into …

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Aug. 14, 2019

S1/EP 9: Dominic Wilkerson

Dominic is a Tacoma, WA-based real estate photographer. He was in the Air Force for years which is where he first picked up a camera. He loved it so once he got out, he got his own camera and thought …

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Aug. 6, 2019

S1/EP 8: Bill Pendley from Billy Productions

Bill is a Certified Drone Pilot and co-owner (with his wife, Laura) of Billy Productions, capturing the beauty of a home’s property and location, providing real estate agents, clients, and developers a more robust appreciation for each home’s unique char

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July 31, 2019

S1/EP 7: Tom Ihrke from Swampfox Aerial

Tom is President of Swampfox Aerial, which provides professional aerial imaging & mapping for construction and real estate development companies. Tom got into the business almost by accident. He’d run an investment fund and did some investment banking

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July 25, 2019

S1/EP 6: Robert Koenekamp from Aerial Look

Robert is Founder & CEO of Aerial Look, a service & technology company changing the way people experience real estate utilizing drone, 3D and VR technologies. Aerial Look has been in business for five years; they got into drone business …

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July 16, 2019

S1/EP 5: David Dengler from Robotic Air Services

David is a pilot with Robotic Air Services, a startup in Southern California that focuses on the construction industry—providing drone services using a subcontractor business model that, David says, works. Let him tell you how and why... Two yrs ago, …

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July 10, 2019

S1/EP 4: Bill Holderby from Eagle Eyes UAS

Bill is a UAS Solutions Director, Professional Drone Pilot and Owner/President of Eagle Eyes UAS About Bill Bill says he’s always been kind of a techno nerd. While working a project in Florida several years ago, he came across a …

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July 2, 2019

S1/EP 3: Jeff Lewis from Special Point of View

Jeff is the Chief Pilot and Owner of Special Point of View, specializing in aerial videography and photography. Jeff was retired and happily playing golf when he did damage to his shoulder which required surgery. As he put it, “I …

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June 25, 2019

S1/EP 2: Alex Castillo from LA Aerial Image

Alex Castillo from LA Aerial Image shares his journey growing his drone business. He and David cover how he got started and how that’s taken him to where he is today. This has always been a side gig for Alex, …

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June 17, 2019

S1/EP 1: What is the Drone to 1K Podcast?

Drone to 1K Podcast host David Young helps drone pilots get their 107 certifications. He’s the founder of Drone Launch Academy where over 8000 people have used the course and study materials to successfully pass their 107 exams. This podcast …

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