⚡ Only 50 Vegas workshop seats left • Limited time pricing

In Partnership with Commercial UAV Expo

You Have Your Part 107. Now What?

Every pilot knows they should start a business, but most never get past the dream stage. Skip the guesswork and failed attempts—we’ll show you the exact business framework that works

Build a profitable drone business with our proven step-by-step system.

Train Online
7 hours of self-paced training
Build Your Plan
Launch & Grow Your Business
Fly to Vegas
Finish up your training in-person 
at Commercial UAV Expo

Stop Competing on Price.
Start Charging Premium Rates.

Hobby Pilot Struggles
Have Part 107 but no paying clients
Don’t know how to price services
Unsure about legal business setup
No marketing strategy or plan
Flying for friends and family only
Competing on price, not value
Professional Drone Business
Consistent higher paying jobs
Confident pricing based on value
Proper legal business structure
Proper legal business structure
Professional client relationships
Premium positioning in your market
Multiple revenue streams

Meet Your Instructor

Learn from a Proven Aviation Business Expert

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Greg Reverdiau
Aviation Business Expert & Flight Instructor

Since co-founding Pilot Institute, I’ve had a unique front-row seat that no one else has: we’ve trained over 400,000 pilots, the majority in the drone space. This has given me an unparalleled insight into the real-world challenges and successes of thousands of drone businesses across the country. I’ve seen firsthand why some pilots build thriving businesses while others struggle to find a single client.

My promise is to give you that distilled knowledge. I’ll combine the patterns I’ve seen from thousands of drone entrepreneurs with my 20+ years of experience building professional aviation businesses. You won’t get generic advice; you’ll get a proven roadmap built from the largest community of drone pilots in the world, giving you the specific systems to build a profitable business right away.

400,000+

Students Taught

20+

Years Experience

4.9/5

Student Rating

Learn Drone Mapping in 3 Easy Steps

Your Path to Professional Drone Mapping

1

Master the Fundamentals at Your Own Pace

Complete 7 hours of comprehensive business training covering everything from legal setup to marketing strategies.

2

Build Your Plan

Use our proven templates and assignments to create your complete business plan and launch strategy.
Join our community for additional workshops and to help answer your questions.

3

Fly to Vegas

Join Greg in Las Vegas for intensive hands-on business development and network with industry leaders.

Drone Business Made Easy Online Class – $199 Value

7 hours of step-by-step video instruction with 25 assignments to build your complete business plan

Complete Business Foundation Training

7 hours • 25 assignments • Lifetime access

Build a systematic, profitable drone business from scratch

️Foundation & Legal Setup

  • Business structure selection (LLC, Corp, etc.)
  • Legal registration and licensing
  • Insurance and liability protection
  • Financial planning and budgeting systems
  • Tax strategies for drone businesses

Market Research & Pricing

  • Local market opportunity analysis
  • Ideal client profile development
  • Service pricing strategies that work
  • Competitive analysis and positioning
  • Service package creation

Marketing & Client Acquisition

  • Digital marketing strategies
  • Professional online presence building
  • Networking and referral systems
  • Proposal writing and presentations
  • Client relationship management

️Operations & Growth

  • Day-to-day business operations
  • Financial document creation
  • Customer retention strategies
  • Business plan template included
  • Scalable growth systems

📋 What Makes This Different

This isn’t theoretical business advice. Greg has managed flight training operations with 500+ students and 50+ aircraft. You’ll learn practical, tested systems that actually work in the aviation industry.

  • No unrealistic income promises
  • Real-world business examples
  • 25 hands-on assignments
  • Business plan template included
  • Templates & resources included

Live Vegas Workshop with Greg – $149 Value

2 hours of intensive, hands-on business development where you’ll walk away with your complete action plan

Workshop Details
Date: September 3, 2025
Time: 10:15am – 12:15pm (2 hours)
Location: Commercial UAV Expo at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas
Class Size: limited to only 50 people
Instructor: Greg Reverdiau (Pilot Institute)
Includes: Business templates & action planning worksheets
What Makes This Workshop Different
🎯 Live Business Plan Creation
Greg will walk you through creating your actual business plan using real examples from successful drone businesses in the room.
💼 One-on-One Business Coaching
Get personal feedback on your business concept, pricing strategy, and launch plan from Greg and successful drone business owners.
🤝 Network with Successful Operators
Connect with drone business owners who are already earning jobs and learn their real-world strategies.
Workshop Details
Business Strategy Deep Dive
Market opportunity analysis for your area
Service pricing workshop with real examples
Competitive positioning strategies
Revenue stream diversification
Launch Plan Creation
90-day business launch timeline
First client acquisition strategies
Marketing budget and ROI planning
Accountability partnerships and next steps
🎁 Workshop Exclusive Benefits

Leave with your complete business plan, pricing strategy, and 90-day launch timeline

Exclusive Expo Access for Vegas Workshop Attendees – $200 Value

Vegas Workshop package includes full access to Commercial UAV Expo—the world’s premier commercial drone event

225
Exhibitors
4,000
Industry Professionals
60
Countries Represented
#1
Drone Expo Worldwide
Expo Benefits
🤝 Network with Decision-Makers

Connect with other successful drone business owners, find potential partners, and discover new market opportunities.

🔧 Compare Equipment Side-by- Side

See drones, sensors, and processing software in-person before you buy. See live demonstrations of select equipment.

📊 Learn from Industry Leaders

Attend sessions on regulation updates, market trends, and emerging business opportunities. Get insider knowledge on which services are in highest demand and most profitable.

🎁 Exclusive Vegas Workshop Benefit

3-day expo hall access (normally $200) included FREE with your workshop registration

Note: Expo access is only available to Online + Vegas Workshop participants. Online-only students do not receive expo access.

Drone Premium Community Access – $199 Value

Get 12 months of exclusive access to Pilot Institute’s motivated community of drone business owners.

200+
Community Members
500+
Hours Expert Content
Live
Monthly Coaching
$3,500+
Annual Value
What’s Included in Your 12-Month Premium Membership
🎓 Expert-Led Workshop Catalog

Access 50+ hours of content including workshops on cinematography, mapping, real estate, search & rescue, and business strategy taught by industry professionals like Sparky Sorensen, Jared Janacek, and Vic Moss.

📞 Monthly Live Group Coaching

Get direct access to experts and successful drone business owners. Ask questions, get feedback on your business challenges, and stay laser-focused on your goals.

🎥 ️Monthly Skilled Workshop

New workshops released every month covering advanced topics like contract negotiation, scaling operations, and emerging market opportunities. Fresh content keeps you ahead of the curve.

🎯 Quarterly Master Class Series

Deep-dive masterclasses with industry leaders covering specialized topics like building a cinematic drone business, large-scale mapping operations, and photography integration.

💬 Monthly Live AMAs

Ask-Me-Anything sessions where you can get personalized advice on your specific business situation, challenges, and growth opportunities from proven experts.

📰 “Post Flight” Exclusive Access

Get extended news updates and uncensored industry insights through the exclusive “Post Flight” after show with deeper dives into drone industry trends and opportunities.

📋 Business Resources Repository

Access templates, checklists, contracts, proposal examples, pricing guides, and marketing materials. Stop reinventing the wheel and use proven resources.

🤝 Premium Networking

Connect with 200+ community members, plus exclusive member pricing on future courses and merchandise. Build relationships that grow your business.

🎁 Exclusive Vegas Workshop Benefit

12 months Premium Community access (normally $199/year) included FREE with your workshop registration


Note: Premium Community access is only available with the Vegas Workshop package. Online-only students do not receive community access.

Complete Training Package Value

Here’s everything you get when you join the Online + Vegas Workshop:

  • Drone Business Made Easy Online Class (7 Hours) $199
  • Live Vegas Workshop with Greg (2 Hours) $149
  • 3-Day Commercial UAV Expo Pass $200
  • Premium Community Membership (12 Months) $199
  • Total Retail Value: $747
Your Investment Today:
$299

Save over $448 with this limited-time offer

⚡ Only 50 Vegas workshop seats available • Limited time pricing

Choose Your Training Path

Start with complete online mastery, then add hands‑on Vegas experience

Online Foundation
$199
Complete digital business training
7-Hour Drone Business Made Easy Course
25 business-building assignments
Business plan template & resources
Lifetime access & updates
Certificate of completion
️30‑Day Risk‑Free
Possibility to Upgrade to Access a Recording of the Workshop Later
Start Your Journey
Online + Vegas Workshop Most Popular
$299 $748
Most popular – live experience
Everything in Online Foundation ($199)
Live Vegas Workshop with Greg ($199)
3‑Day Expo Pass ($200)
12 Month Premium Community Access ($199)
Network with drone business owners
90-day launch timeline and action plan
Total Retail $747 – You Pay $299
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Don’t just take our word for it.

Hear from pilots who are transforming their businesses with our community.

“Premium Community is the bomb. I have completely moved all my attention there. Not looking at drone business content on YouTube anymore.”

“Premium Community is the bomb”
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“I came into this course thinking I knew enough to start my own business. I was so wrong. This course guided me through the important factors that I would never have considered on how to start and run my business.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. We’ll walk you through all the knowledge you need to successfully start your drone business on a solid foundation.