ADU 1309: What certifications should I get for Drone Mapping?

Do certifications help in building pilot credibility in Drone Mapping? Are there certifications that hold value? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Events scheduled for coming months in 2023 in CO. Are you ready to master 2D mapping and 3D modeling via Drones? Learn photogrammetry basics and master the principles of acquisition and processing allowing you to serve a wide range of customers at an unparalleled level. Join the Drone U Flight Crew for our 2023 Comprehensive Mapping Bootcamp to add mapping and modeling services to your tool belt. Today's show is about certifications and their relevancy in the drone mapping world and should pilots invest in getting a certification. Our question for today is from Hunter who would like to know if certifications hold any value in Drone mapping and what are the credentials worth pursuing and should pilots invest in them to further their skills in the domain. Thanks for the question, Hunter.  We answer today's question by talking about some of the latest updates available in drone mapping certifications and listing some of the mapping certifications that are available. We delve into particulars of certifications for technologies such as LiDAR and other thermal inspections. Lastly we discuss if there are good institutions from where pilots can pursue certifications. Tune in today to learn about certifications in the drone world and if you are looking to get one to add to your profile and to learn new skills. Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [03:51] Today's question is on certifications and training that pilots can pursue to further their skills in mapping [05:20] What are the updates in certifications available currently [06:20] Mapping certifications available and how to choose certifications [08:05] Details of certifications with LiDAR and thermal inspections [10:12] What certifications would Paul go for, should he be running a drone based business [18:06] Are there good institutes for training and certifications