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.
Stop Competing on Price.
Start Charging Premium Rates.
Meet Your Instructor
Learn from a Proven Aviation Business Expert
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.
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Learn Drone Mapping in 3 Easy Steps
Your Path to Professional Drone Mapping
Master the Fundamentals at Your Own Pace
Complete 7 hours of comprehensive business training covering everything from legal setup to marketing strategies.
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.
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
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
Connect with other successful drone business owners, find potential partners, and discover new market opportunities.
See drones, sensors, and processing software in-person before you buy. See live demonstrations of select equipment.
Attend sessions on regulation updates, market trends, and emerging business opportunities. Get insider knowledge on which services are in highest demand and most profitable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deep-dive masterclasses with industry leaders covering specialized topics like building a cinematic drone business, large-scale mapping operations, and photography integration.
Ask-Me-Anything sessions where you can get personalized advice on your specific business situation, challenges, and growth opportunities from proven experts.
Get extended news updates and uncensored industry insights through the exclusive “Post Flight” after show with deeper dives into drone industry trends and opportunities.
Access templates, checklists, contracts, proposal examples, pricing guides, and marketing materials. Stop reinventing the wheel and use proven resources.
Connect with 200+ community members, plus exclusive member pricing on future courses and merchandise. Build relationships that grow your business.
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
Save over $448 with this limited-time offer
⚡ Only 50 Vegas workshop seats available • Limited time pricing
Discounted Hotel Rates
Commercial UAV Expo has secured discounted rates at Harrah’s Hotel. The hotel is a short walk to the Caesars Forum where the conference is held, and reservations are managed through onPeak, the official housing partner for the expo.
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Choose Your Training Path
Start with complete online mastery, then add hands‑on Vegas experience
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.”
“I’ve looked and compared content from other providers on the web, and Pilot Institute is head and shoulders above ANYBODY else.”
“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.”
Frequently Asked Questions
No. We’ll walk you through all the knowledge you need to successfully start your drone business on a solid foundation.
No. We’ll walk you through all the knowledge you need to successfully start your drone business on a solid foundation.
Yes, the FAA requires a Remote Pilot Certificate if you’re going to fly commercially. We can help you get
your Part 107 through our other courses.
Yes, the FAA requires a Remote Pilot Certificate if you’re going to fly commercially. We can help you get
your Part 107 through our other courses.
Given the extremely limited number of seats available, this will not be possible.
If you have purchased the drone business class before we can provide you with access to the workshop recording + Commercial UAV Expo hall access for an additional $50. It will not be possible to attend the in-person workshop because of the limiting seating but the recording will be made available for you.
Given the extremely limited number of seats available, this will not be possible.
If you have purchased the drone business class before we can provide you with access to the workshop recording + Commercial UAV Expo hall access for an additional $50. It will not be possible to attend the in-person workshop because of the limiting seating but the recording will be made available for you.
Absolutely. We have an entire section dedicated to marketing your business and finding customers, plus
live coaching in Vegas.
Absolutely. We have an entire section dedicated to marketing your business and finding customers, plus
live coaching in Vegas.
Monthly live coaching calls, skilled workshops, AMAs, networking opportunities, course discounts, and
ongoing support. You can learn more here.
Monthly live coaching calls, skilled workshops, AMAs, networking opportunities, course discounts, and
ongoing support. You can learn more here.
Yes – expo passes sell for $200 at CommercialUAVExpo.com. You’re getting it included free with the
workshop.
The Expo pass provides hall access only and does not provide access to all of the other workshops at the event with the exception of the in-person drone business session.
Yes – expo passes sell for $200 at CommercialUAVExpo.com. You’re getting it included free with the
workshop.
The Expo pass provides hall access only and does not provide access to all of the other workshops at the event with the exception of the in-person drone business session.
When you signup you will instantly get access to our online portion which you can begin immediately. It’s best to sign up as soon as possible because of the limited number of seats.
To get the biggest impact from the in-person workshop, you should complete the online portion ahead of time.
When you signup you will instantly get access to our online portion which you can begin immediately. It’s best to sign up as soon as possible because of the limited number of seats.
To get the biggest impact from the in-person workshop, you should complete the online portion ahead of time.