Becoming a professional drone pilot

 A DJI blog item contained advice for aspiring drone pilots.

Main point: The path is straightforward - "The journey begins with a clear understanding of the rules for being a compliant, responsible operator, and ultimately – getting the necessary training to help you become a qualified drone pilot."

More about it:

  • For now, drone pilots can command higher fees because "In the U.S. alone, there are more than 100,000 certified commercial drone pilots — and as more enterprises and organizations continue to adopt drone technology, the need for skilled drone operators will continue to rise."
  • It's a growth opportunity because "...the drone services industry is projected to rise to $63.6 billion by 2025."
  • Uses include "everything from collecting visual, LiDAR, and thermal data to shooting striking photographs and films."

Takeaways: The blog item has a list of industries using drones.