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How to Vet and Correctly Assess the Skill Level of a Drone Pilot

926 views · Published 19 December 2018 · 29:54 · Indexed 9 October 2026

Channel: Drone U · 2018 · Education

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In today’s show, we share various ways you can correctly assess the skill level of a drone pilot. Is it wise to simply rely on flying hours? If not, which are the other important parameters that you should consider? You can also check out our entire "Business and Commercialization" playlist here - 

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Timestamps
02:00 - Does theoretical knowledge translate into good flying skill? Discussing if AUVSI’s TOPS program does a good job of assessing a pilot’s skills
03:36 - Are the rumors about Part 141 drone school regulations true?
06:14 - Today’s show is brought to you by the new Drone U landing pads
07:55 - Today’s question is about vetting a drone pilot
09:00 - Are organizations taking the wrong approach while vetting a drone pilot?
09:36 - What are some ways via which organizations can correctly assess a pilot’s skills?
09:45 - Should organizations monitor if a pilot is flying “high and slow” rather than “low and fast”?
11:15 - Should you give more importance to context and job type rather than flying hours?
12:10 - How can KittyHawk help you assess the skill level of a drone pilot
16:40 - Are all your flight hours logged in the DJI Go App?
18:27 - Paul reads out a review for the recently concluded Accident Reconstruction Training at the NTSB center
19:15 - Is it important for a drone pilot to have and follow a checklist?
20:44 - Does knowing the flight mode and third party application help you assess the skill level of a drone pilot?
22:11 - Should you give more prominence to a pilot’s ability to fly difficult and high pressure jobs?
23:52 - Discussing how the quality of the final deliverable rather than flying hours is the correct metric for vetting a drone pilot
28:00 - Does any pilot deserve 6 grand for flying a battery and a half?
28:42 - A BIG Thank You to everyone who everyone who made the NTSB training such a fun experience

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Please watch: "How FAA's NPRM for Remote ID for Drones Will Hurt Hobby Pilots or RC Pilots with Jon McBride" 
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