Thinking about starting a drone business but not sure where to begin?

In this beginner-friendly mini-course, I walk you through how to get started in the drone industry — from identifying opportunities and understanding regulations to building your brand and finding your first clients.

Whether you’re interested in photography, mapping, or environmental work, this mini-course will help you take the first steps toward launching your drone business with clarity and confidence.

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Hear from SpeSeas NGO | Trinidad & Tobago 2024

Dr. Kim Baldwin

Instructor Bio

I’m a marine ecologist, GIS educator, and commercial drone pilot in more than 15 countries with over 20 years of experience in GIS, environmental mapping, monitoring teaching and training across the Caribbean, California & beyond.

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

Through my Training Academy, I’ve taught thousands of individuals and numerous organizations how to safely & professionally operate drones, to conduct drone inspections and mapping surveys, and collect accurate environmental data, analyze information and share their results to support agriculture, fisheries, conservation, disaster management and a number of other applications. My Participatory-UAS approach brings together science, technology and collaboration — ensuring that every learner, regardless of background, can build confidence and contribute to smarter 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

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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