Great question today from Christopher, a drone entrepreneur working in Connecticut. He wants to know how he can utilize spotters and visual observers in a manner most efficient to running his drone business. In this podcast, we talk about training, paying and working with visual observers when working as a professional drone pilot. We don't think we've had this one before, so we're excited to help you out. Fly safe!
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Timestamps
Today's question about the benefits of using a spotter or visual observer
Paul gives a real life example showing the importance of a spotter for drone pilots
How much should you pay your visual observer (VO) or spotter
Is it a good idea for a spotter to carry binoculars
Tips and Tricks for drone pilots to train a spotter or visual observer