Register by August 2, 2024 for Early Bird Price
7 DAY ALL INCLUSIVE TRAINING EXPERIENCE FOR DRONE PILOTS
September 29 - October 6, 2024
At a beautiful luxurious aerial retreat in the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado
For Drone Pilots Who Want the Confidence to Fly Close...Fly Low...Fly in Challenging Environments, and Turn Those Skills into High Paying Recurring Revenue Clients
Focusing on Construction Industry Deliverables - A Massive Opportunity Awaits
Our first three Experience Training events sold out in less than a week; and it's time to take flight again! Our all-inclusive 5-day training paired with a 2-day competition will challenge you, inspire you, and prepare you.
In this unique training event, limited to no more than 10 participants, you will be immersed in an experienced-based learning environment. You'll take flight daily and often, and you'll master cutting-edge drone techniques along the way. You'll learn from experienced pilots who've been where you're trying to go; and you'll build repeatable systems to scale your business.
Your home for the week
Venue for the May 2024 Event - The October Event location will be the same or similar.
You will be one of a few pilots who will spend an entire week flying, learning, and mixing with the Drone U Flight Crew. Think of this training as a drone retreat..… as we'll hang out together at a resort style mountain location. Through the use of scenario-based missions, one-on-one coaching, and a competitive (but fun) environment, participants will expand their skill set and join the ranks of an elite group of drone pilots who command top dollar for their sought-after skills.
This Experience training event in Colorado will be focused around Construction Deliverables and marketing. Construction based drone missions typically encompass the most popular deliverables, including orthomosaic images, photos, and smooth video. Of course, we'll go well beyond these basics during the week.
This experience training will dive deeper into the workflows of complex 3d modeling as well. As many companies are turning point clouds into animations and sales presentations… We want to show pilots how they can create unique deliverables that will Wow their clients and convert them into recurring revenue customers.
NEW for this years event: a Cinewhoop module that we are super excited to offer. These platforms offer an incredible opportunity to add tremendous value to your clients.
Join our featured trainers, including Paul Aitken, PJ Kirkpatrick, Jake Levesque, Izzy Mohamed and others as they share the secrets that have made them successful. They’ll personally walk you through real-world drone job scenarios, challenging your piloting skills in an effort to help you grow beyond what you thought possible. All culminating with a friendly (but serious) competition between all student pilots with great prizes and bragging rights at stake. What would a drone training be without a gamified challenging drone mission?
Here is a Sneak Peek into this Training Event...
- Join long time Drone U client Josh Marriott from The Weitz Company. He will be on hand the second half of the week. He's the Director of VDC & Field Solutions for Weitz and offers an amazing opportunity to learn from a leader in the use of UAS in construction.
The Most Immersive Training Experience We Have Ever Offered
This is the most intensive, thorough, and unique training experience we’ve offered to date. The curriculum and structure has been designed to optimize learning, retention, practical application and a fun, safe environment.
From the flight exercises to the drone flight challenge and every conversation and meal in between, this is a drone retreat you will never forget. It will also fundamentally evolve your skills and confidence to a level you didn't think was possible.
Starting with an intense day of Flight Mastery training and culminating with five days of instruction on how to get the most out of your drone and business. Rest assured you will walk away having had one of the most productive and fun weeks of your life. A week that will change the trajectory of your business, and therefore your life, forever.
You will enjoy the camaraderie of other top drone pilots, receive personal coaching time from instructors experienced in the field, and leave with the knowledge and confidence you need to take your drone business to unimagined levels.
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This training will fundamentally shift the way you service clients, produce better deliverables (more efficiently), and operate autonomously in your business.
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Discover what it takes to find, and land, desirable drone jobs and provide exceptional deliverables that will keep your high-end clients coming back.
- Take your business from one-night-stand jobs to a recurring revenue stream so you can enjoy greater autonomy and freedom.
High-Level Flying, Photography, Mapping, and Modelling Skills
This training was designed to test your true ability to work in a technical OR creative field. You will mimic a real-world example of creating and delivering media for construction & engineering companies to provide a deliverable in a tight time span. Your skills will be tested and you'll come away with the confidence to tackle even the most complex customers and engagements.
Examples of student work from the May 2024 Event
Stay and fly in one of the most beautiful place on earth.
Spend one-on-one time with the experts throughout the week.
Meet like-minded drone pilots who may end up being one of your best partners. You'll certainly learn from each other.
Learn new skills in a challenging, yet safe, environment.
Learn the photography and editing principles important for creating the best maps and models
Learn the advanced skills and techniques that will empower you to create deliverable sophisticated Construction companies require
Eliminate MONTHS or even YEARS of Struggle and Shorten Your Learning Curve
This Elite Experience Based Training is like having a personal coach working with you to ensure your success. Over the course of a week, you’ll be taking flight more than you ever thought possible. Following the perfect practice model and concluding with the flight challenge.
- Put your learning into action with real-world exercises and missions to complete deliverables.
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Learn how to produce high-quality deliverables and test your skills alongside other like-minded and driven drone pilots.
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Make mistakes in a safe and fun environment and immediately correct them thereby shortening your learning curve and gaining confidence.
- Have your deliverables evaluated by a committee composed of the course instructors and the client.
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Receive critical, and immediate, feedback on your work so you come away with practical experience you can grow from.
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Cut down YEARS of struggle and quickly understand what’s working now in the world of drones.
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Learn best practices on how to automate your client retention and service systems to keep them engaged long after the job is completed.
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Learn from experienced pilots who have faced some of the most challenging operating environments. Teachings you can only find at Drone U.
NOT Your Average Classroom!
As a bonus, you will be creating incredible assets you can use in your own reels and marketing materials to win new business.
Exceptional Experience-Based Photogrammetric Training
If you struggle to sell your drone services and feel like you are underpaid, this training has the answers.
Learn how to create rapid orthomosaics, georeferenced orthomosaics, point clouds, 3d models and other valuable deliverables.
Pilots will have the opportunity to process deliverables and exercises we have never taught before during any of our other classes.
For this experience training, we will focus on unique deliverables being demanded by multinational construction companies. The kinds of deliverables we guarantee your competition is not providing -- and you'll be providing them at unparalleled quality.
We’re going to teach students how to create one of the most valuable deliverables in construction - point cloud hyperlapses. Students will have access to data taken over 6 months. Students will learn how to create point clouds and 3d meshes each week. Then students will learn how to create video animations and mimic the exact same video motions on each map. Students will then learn the video editing techniques to make these hyperlapses shine.
Creating orthomosaics is easy, but if you want to stay ahead of the competition, learn the advanced tips that it takes to turn simple data like orthos into deliverables that will wow clients. Learn from experience and skip the learning curve.
Remove Your Psychological “Money Barriers” and Feel Confident to Charge More
All of us have these hidden money barriers when it comes to charging clients. Result? We often charge less than what we truly deserve. In this course, Drone U instructors will reveal their modus operandi and insider secrets to getting high-paying jobs.
- With the knowledge and confidence you'll gain, you will be able to remove any “money barriers” and gain the confidence to charge what you truly deserve.
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You will come away with so much confidence that you'll be chomping at the bit to go sell your services.
All Inclusive Price: $7,497 ($6,987 after Early Bird Discount of $500)
An All-Star Instructor Lineup
Paul Aitken
CEO and Chief Mentor, Drone U
This training is based on Paul's extensive work with one of the largest hotel/resort conglomerates in the world - Marriott. Paul discovered that even skilled drone pilots miss the mark when it comes to selling their services and getting paid for what they truly deserve. This training will finally help you cut the chase and get the shortcuts to build a truly valuable drone business.
PJ Kirkpatrick
Director of Operations, Drone U
PJ has taught many of the Drone U courses, including photogrammetry, and has been involved in various aspects of the drone industry for nearly a decade. His experience is vast and varied and you won't find an instructor who cares more about ensuring his students receive more value than they could have imagined.
Jake Levesque
Full-time Firefighter and Cinematographer
Let's just say Jake is a rare breed. The star of the fireman calendar, kitten saver and incredibly creative photographer and cinematographer. He's been contributing to the lives of Drone U folks for years and anytime we can snag him to instruct our students we jump on it. Trust us, you want to spend time learning from Jake.
Izzy Mohamed
Drone U Elite Instuctor
Let's talk drone pilot experience.....it will include Izzy's story. In the past six years his drone pilot career has gone nuts. He's done a bit of everything, including commercial real estate work, multiple types of inspections and most recently, complex modeling for various applications, including for the Metaverse and large corporate clients like Red Bull.
Izzy brings an incredible array of experience that he looks forward to sharing at this event.
Instructor Lineup Subject to Change
Seven Reasons Why You Don't Want to Miss this Training
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The drone industry has become super-competitive and requires that you take the actions necessary to stay several steps ahead of your competition.
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Recurring revenue can be a game-changer for your drone business. After this training, you will have the know-how to win recurring revenue-based jobs from high profile clients.
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The construction industry in particular is starting to "get" the power of UAS and the MANY powerful applications available to them. From project progress, to investor interest to marketing for new client acquisition and more.
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Your deliverables will stand out from the ordinary drone pilots. You will be able to DO things with your drone VERY FEW pilots can imagine. Your clients won't desert you for cheaper options or the cousin who just bought a drone.
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Ultimately, you will have more time for the things you love...flying, being outdoors, hanging out with family & friends, and working with the clients you love to work with.
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You will save months or even years trying to figure out the sales and marketing systems that work. This is your opportunity to accelerate growth and take your business to the next level.
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Your instructors will include pilots who are currently either working for or creating incredible deliverables for the customers you'd be thrilled to have. They have figured out how to be a part of this massive opportunity, and will show you how to do the same thing.
How we'll spend our time together...
(Schedule subject to change)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend this training event?
Interested pilots should be intermediate to advanced in order to get the most value from the week.
What’s not included in the program fees?
Cost of airfare, insurance, and transportation to and from the event location is not included in the program fees.
What equipment should I bring for the training?
Your drone (or drones), laptop with minimum 8 GB RAM and corresponding accessories to the training. Make sure you have enough equipment to complete a full-scale mission.
What’s your cancelation/refund policy?
Due to the cost of putting on the event and the related commitments we have to make:
- 100% refund on or before August 23rd, 2024 (less $250 cancellation fee)
- 50% refund on or before September 9th, 2024 (less $250 cancellation fee)
- No refunds on or after September 10th, 2024
Any amount not refunded per the policy above will be credited and available to be used on other Drone U events and/or products (limitations may apply).
Is there an early bird discount?
If you sign up on or before Monday, August 2, 2024, you are eligible for an early bird discount. Early bird discount subject to availability of spots.
Does the early bird price apply if I choose the Payments option?
Absolutely. As long as the initial payment is made by August 2, 2024, you'll pay the early bird price even though the remaining payments will occur after August 2nd.
Can I transfer the registration to another person?
Unfortunately not. We carefully select participants based on individual evaluation. Hence, we do not allow transfer of registration to another person.
Can I bring a guest to the event?
Unfortunately, due to space limitations, participants may not bring a guest.
Will I have my own bedroom?
Yes! Every participant will have their own room. We understand that a big part of this event is the lodging accommodations. We make every effort to make this aspect of your adventure restful and as private as you'd like it to be.
Is the price lower if I choose to stay off site?
We're unable to offer price reductions due to a couple of important factors: 1) The venue chosen for the event is resort style and will cost the same regardless of whether 10 people stay or 2 people stay; 2) A significant benefit of the event is the exchange of ideas and relationships built, much of which will occur in the evenings as discussions continue beyond normal class time; 3) We've limited the number of participants to just 8 which leaves a small margin for these types of price adjustments.
What if I have diet restrictions?
No problem. Let us know what they are and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs. We will send out a survey prior to the event which will include a question about any dietary restrictions.
Interested in learning more? Email us at [email protected].
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