Flying Further: How CFIs Can Use Drones to Grow Business and Promote Safety w/ Wayne Bailey

2025-05-13

If you aren't already a member, please consider joining NAFI: https://nafimentor.org New and returning members can safe $5 on their NAFI membership with code PODSAVE5 In this episode, we sit down with Wayne Bailey, an experienced Part 107 pilot, entrepreneur, and leader of the NAFI Drone Special Interest Group, to explore how flight instructors can successfully break into the booming drone industry. Bailey shares insights on getting started, making connections, business models, marketing strategies, and ...

If you aren't already a member, please consider joining NAFI: https://nafimentor.org

New and returning members can safe $5 on their NAFI membership with code PODSAVE5

In this episode, we sit down with Wayne Bailey, an experienced Part 107 pilot, entrepreneur, and leader of the NAFI Drone Special Interest Group, to explore how flight instructors can successfully break into the booming drone industry. Bailey shares insights on getting started, making connections, business models, marketing strategies, and lessons learned from launching his own UAS business.

Key Takeaways:

✈ How your CFI certificate gives you a competitive edge.

💼 Business models that work for instructors entering the UAS market.

📣 Marketing your services and landing your first clients.

💡 Lessons from Bailey's journey as a drone entrepreneur.

Whether you’re looking to expand your flight school, start a side hustle, or pivot fully into the drone world, this episode is filled with actionable advice and expert tips.

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