Master the Systems Behind Safe, Confident & Professional Drone Operations

Learn to implement real-world safety protocols, operational standards, and data management workflows used by professional drone pilots around the world.

This complete training package walks you through:

  • How to fly safely, avoid common rookie errors & build smart flight habits

  • International drone policy, mission planning, risk management & operational checklists

  • The business side: pricing, positioning, and setting up your drone operations

  • Certificate of Completion, Competency Assessment, and AirData UAV credentialing

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From Uncertain to Unstoppable: Build Real-World Drone Mastery

Whether you’re flying for research, environmental monitoring, agriculture or consulting — this program will help you operate safely, legally and professionally anywhere in the world!

  • Confidence

    Learn real-world flight safety procedures, conduct risk assessments, and build situational awareness using global protocols — so you’re prepared no matter where you fly.

  • Credibility

    Master operational policies and procedures based on international standards, giving clients and agencies confidence in your skills and professionalism.

  • Clarity

    Manage mission data from request to reporting. Implement naming conventions, metadata protocols, and workflows that make your work auditable, accountable, and trusted.

Who Do I Train?

Department of Environment | Government of Anguilla

Why This Training Program Is Different from the Rest

Most drone courses stop at flight skills or exam prep. This program goes further—teaching the systems, tools, and international best practices that transform certified pilots into trusted professionals. You’ll learn how to manage real-world workflows, deliver results with confidence, and build a career that lasts!

  • Build internal Standard Operating Procedures, flight logs & reports

  • Manage operational data workflows from field to final delivery

  • Navigate commercial drone regulations across different countries

  • Plan & execute flight missions with safety, risk, and crew protocols

  • Confidently scale your drone business, team, or consulting services

  • Earn safety & competency certificates you can display on AirData UAV

Bonus Materials

Get the professional-grade tools, templates, and workflows I’ve developed over a decade of real-world drone operations. These are the exact systems I’ve used to lead international missions, train government teams & deliver high-quality results!

  • Flight Checklists, Logs & Datasheets

    Access a suite of professional tools — from mission planning, flight checklists, data sheets, equipment logs and maintenance records. These resources are modeled on my own Standard Operating Procedures developed over a decade of running international drone operations and trusted by small nonprofit and large government drone teams alike.

  • Drone Apps, Flight Request Forms & Incident Reports

    Get my list of essential drone apps & desktop software for mission planning, flight safety & reporting — plus a copy of my ready-to-use Google Form for flight requests, mission planning, incident reporting & maintenance tracking templates to help you streamline your workflow and maintain compliance, whether you’re flying solo or managing an entire drone team.

  • Starting a Drone Business (Live Webinar)

    Join my exclusive live session on how to build and brand your own drone services business — from identifying niche markets and setting up operations to getting clients and navigating rules and regulations. Learn what works (and what doesn’t) from my real-world experience running a multi-country drone consultancy and training academy over the past 10 years.

Inside the Course

Learn how to operate drones like a true professional — Mastering global standards, precision data workflows & the business systems that set elite pilots apart

  • 1️⃣ Overview of Uncrewed Aerial Systems, Components & Applications

    → Get familiar with UAS applications, drone components, sensors and configurations that power a variety of industries and operations — from small multi-rotors to enterprise-class platforms.

  • 2️⃣ UAV Models, Use Cases & Career Opportunities

    → Explore real-world applications across industries — agriculture, environmental monitoring, inspection, and more — and discover where your expertise fits in the drone economy.

  • 3️⃣ Understanding UAS Policy & Regulations (Global to National)

    → Learn how to interpret, compare, and operate within international, regional, and national aviation frameworks — so you can work confidently anywhere.

  • 4️⃣ Commercial Operating & Reporting Procedures

    → Master daily workflows: pre-flight inspections, mission planning, incident reporting, and professional communication standards.

  • 5️⃣ Flight Planning & Risk Management

    → Design safe, compliant flight missions using structured checklists, risk assessments, and contingency plans for complex sites and conditions.

  • 6️⃣ Data Protocols & Operational Management

    → Build your internal data management, metadata, and documentation systems to ensure accuracy, accountability, and transparency across every project.

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Still Have Questions?

Here's What Most Students Ask Before Enrolling

  • Do I need to have a drone?

    Not necessarily — in fact, this course is the perfect place to start even before you buy! You’ll learn how to assess drone types, specs, and use cases so you can invest wisely based on your goals and industry.

  • Who are these courses designed for?

    Professionals, students, consultants, and anyone serious about launching or leveling up a drone career—whether you’re flying solo or setting up a national drone team. If you want to move beyond “hobbyist” and operate like a trusted expert, this course is for you.

  • What if I have to miss a class or fall behind?

    No worries. This is a self-paced online program hosted on Thinkific, so you can learn on your schedule. All lessons, tools, and templates are accessible 24/7—and you can revisit them anytime.

  • Will I receive a certificate?

    Yes—Actually Two!

    ✅ A Professional Drone Safety Certificate upon completion of core modules.

    ✅ A Commercial Operations Competency Certificate upon passing the final assessment.

    You’ll also receive credentials via AirData UAV, that can be publicly displayed on your portfolio or LinkedIn to showcase your verified skills.

  • Do you offer payment plans or discounts?

    Yes — I offer a wide range of flexible payment options to make this training more accessible. You can pay using major credit cards, PayPal, or select installment plans through providers like Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm, Apple Pay, Amazon Pay, and Google Pay.

    I also provide discounts for group enrollments and am actively seeking funding opportunities to support a limited number of scholarships in the future. These scholarships will prioritize nonprofit organizations, community groups, and youth. Please contact me if you'd like to explore potential avenues for financial support.

  • Can I get extra help or support?

    Absolutely. After enrollment, you’ll have the option to book 1-on-1 technical coaching or purchase my editable Commercial Ops Manual Template to support your own business setup. These are optional upgrades you can add as needed.

Building Professional Flight Safety & Data Management Systems

Learn how to operate drones like a true professional — mastering global standards, precision data workflows, and the business systems that set elite pilots apart.

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Who Do I Train?

Marine Conservation, Science & Communication Nonprofit | SpeSEAS Trinidad

Elevate your skills beyond drone flying

My mission is simple - to make drone & geospatial technology accessible, accurate & empowering!

Whether you’re interested in using drones for mapping coastlines, monitoring crops, managing natural resources or story-telling, my comprehensive training programs teach you how to collect and use geospatial data that drives meaningful action!
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Dr. Kim Baldwin

Connecting People + Technology + Information

I’m a marine ecologist, GIS educator, and commercial drone pilot with over 20 years of experience in environmental mapping, monitoring and training across the Caribbean, California and beyond.

As the Founder and Director of Marine Spatial Information Solutions (MarSIS) Inc., I’ve built a career around one core mission: empowering people to use participatory approaches together with drones & geospatial tools to make data-driven, real-world impact.

Through my Training Academy, I’ve taught hundreds of individuals and organizations how to safely & professionally operate drones, conduct drone mapping missions, collect accurate environmental data and analyze and share their results for agriculture, fisheries, conservation and disaster management. My Participatory-UAS approach brings together science, technology and collaboration — ensuring that every learner, regardless of background, can build confidence and contribute to smarter environmental decision-making.

Whether you’re an individual seeking new skills or an organization building technical capacity, my goal is to make drone technology accessible, practical and transformative. Together, we can learn how to use technology tools to help us protect our planet and strengthen the communities that depend on it.

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Dr. Kim Baldwin

Marine Ecologist | Drone Educator | Geospatial Innovator

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Enroll in the only drone training bundle that covers policy, technical skills, operational systems, data management and business insights—designed by an international drone expert. Build confidence, earn certification and launch your drone journey today!

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