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Welcome to Drone Mastery: Airline Discipline for the Drone Era

November 4, 2026

By Captain Robert Ashby

Welcome to Drone Mastery — a training company built on a simple idea: the habits that make commercial aviation so safe can make you a far better drone pilot, photographer and filmmaker.

Your instructor flies the Boeing 777 as a Captain for a major U.S. airline, holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, works as a professional photographer, and serves as a DronePro representative with the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam). Every program here blends those worlds.

What we teach

  • Drone flight training — from first hover to advanced commercial missions, including Part 107 test preparation.
  • Photography instruction — exposure, composition, light and editing for stunning aerial stills.
  • Videography & cinematography — camera movement, shot design and storytelling.
  • Consulting — help for businesses and agencies building a safe, compliant drone program.
  • Personalized training — one-on-one coaching in any discipline, built around your goals.

What you’ll find in the Logbook

This blog will cover the latest industry and regulatory news, new courses and events, updates to our services and site, and new equipment releases and reviews. Bookmark it — or reach out through the contact page to start training.

Brief the flight. Fly the plan. Debrief honestly. That’s how professionals improve — in a 777 or with a drone.

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