How to be a Commercial Drone Pilot - Get your license and start working paid gigs

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This week I’m talking to drone expert and pilot Alex Baker.
Alex has worked as a drone pilot on television shows, films, adverts, corporate videos and documentaries. He’s droned on land and at sea and also works as a camera operator.
If you are looking to get your drone pilots license this is a real insight from someone who is an expert in their field. We talk about the logistics of the licenses, tips for getting the best out of your shots and advice if you are working with a drone pilot on your project.
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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. What qualifications do you need to fly commercially? (00:00:52)

3. Keeping track of your drone (00:03:06)

4. About the course (00:04:04)

5. Does the license work in the UK only? All about licences abroad (00:05:40)

6. The next level up (00:07:03)

7. Easy mistakes to make (00:09:29)

8. Advice for someone starting out - how much could you make? (00:14:21)

9. Learning Camera Operator skills (00:19:11)

10. Booking freelancers (00:22:10)

11. FPV first person drones (00:23:01)

12. Michael Bay's Ambulance - Drone racing to commercial drone operating (00:26:19)

13. Working with drones on water - over the sea (00:30:40)

14. Insurance - where to get it and what it covers (00:33:24)

15. Insurance - Filming on water (00:36:00)