Today, we talk about Certified Flight Instructors. Is it mandatory for a drone school to have Certified Flight Instructors (CFI's)? Is there any value at all in getting trained from a Certified Flight Instructor?

A certification does not guarantee good training skills. Wouldn't you rather learn from someone who has some real world flying experience? We also talk about Drone U Elite. Because our vetting process is based on real world parameters such as experience and revenue earned, Drone U Elite trainers are among the best in the industry. We thank Ken for the question. Stay tuned and fly safe!

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Timestamps

Today we question whether a drone school needs to hire CFI's as trainers

We discuss why it is better to learn from a trainer with real world experience

Are CFI's experienced in flying drones?

Learn about the rigorous vetting process at Drone U Elite

Is there any merit to getting a flight instructor certification?

Paul shares how a need to offer better education led him to start Drone U