Learning how to fly a drone today is easier than ever. You can find hundreds of YouTube channels, dozens of online drone courses, and countless articles trying to teach you how to become a pilot.

But here’s the truth most new pilots eventually realize:

Nothing replaces one-on-one training with a working professional who flies drones every single day.

I’m Robert Biggs, owner of Phoenix Drone Pros. I’ve spent over 10 years in the drone industry, logged thousands of flights, and trained pilots who have gone on to build successful businesses of their own. And after a decade of real-world flying—from construction sites to live events to high-end commercial shoots—I can tell you with confidence:

If you want to fly safely, skillfully, and professionally, in-person, hands-on training is the fastest and most reliable path.

Let me explain why.

1. Real Experience Beats Theoretical Knowledge Every Time

Online courses give you information.

I give you experience.

When you’re standing in the field with a real drone, real wind, real obstacles, and real consequences, your learning accelerates dramatically. You develop instincts that no online video can give you—things like:

How to read wind and understand micro-movements

How to maintain situational awareness

How to choose the correct flight mode

How to react instantly when something goes wrong

How to get smooth, cinematic shots in real-world environments

After thousands of commercial flights, I teach you the stuff I wish someone had taught me in my first year—the hard-earned lessons that only come from being out there, flying for clients every week.

Online courses can’t do that.

2. You Get Personalized Coaching for Your Goals

Every pilot is different.

Some want to start a business.

Some want to fly for real estate.

Some want to do power washing or solar panel cleaning.

Some just want to get comfortable in the air without crashing a $3,000 drone.

Online courses treat everyone the same.

My training adjusts to exactly what you need, whether that’s:

Mastering takeoffs, landings, and smooth movement

Shooting professional video and photos

Passing the FAA Part 107 exam

Learning construction mapping and modeling

Practicing emergency procedures

Becoming confident enough to fly around people or buildings

Your goals determine how we train.

Your strengths and weaknesses shape the session.

Your pace is the only pace that matters.

3. You Learn How to Avoid Real Mistakes That Cost Real Money

A professional pilot doesn’t just know how to fly—they know how to avoid disasters.

Over 10 years, I’ve seen (and prevented) just about everything:

GPS dropouts

Dust, heat, and desert conditions

Compass interference

Signal loss

Battery sag in extreme heat

Prop failures

Flyaways

Emergency landings in tight areas

These are the situations that freeze new pilots.

Online courses might mention them, but they can’t simulate them.

With me, you get hands-on practice and prevention strategies that keep your drone—and your business—safe.

4. You Learn Business Skills That Actually Make You Money

This part is ignored by almost every online program.

I don’t just teach you to fly.

I teach you how to make a living with a drone.

Because I’ve been doing it in the Phoenix market for a decade.

You’ll learn:

What clients actually expect

How to price jobs without undercharging

How to market yourself as a new pilot

The best services to start with

What equipment you truly need (and what’s a waste of money)

How to deliver high-quality footage clients love

How to avoid beginner mistakes that lose jobs

Most people don’t want to become hobbyists—

they want to become profitable pilots.

I show you how.

5. You Get to Train With Someone Who’s Actually Out There Doing the Work

This is the biggest difference.

I’m not a “course creator.”

I’m not someone who flew drones a few years ago and then moved into teaching.

I’m a working drone professional, running Phoenix Drone Pros, flying jobs across:

Construction

Real estate

Commercial inspections

Power washing

Solar panel cleaning

FPV fly-throughs

High-end videography

Events

Mapping and modeling

You’re training with someone who is in the field every week, using the same equipment you want to master.

You learn current techniques, real industry practices, and the exact workflows top pilots use.

That’s something online courses simply cannot offer.

6. You Walk Away Confident—Not Guessing

By the end of a one-on-one session, you’ll know:

✔️ How to take off and land safely

✔️ How to fly smooth and controlled

✔️ How to handle emergency situations

✔️ How to shoot clean, professional video

✔️ How to work with clients

✔️ What gear you need next

✔️ How to grow your skills the right way

Most importantly:

You’ll know you can fly with confidence—not fear.

That’s the advantage of hands-on training with a pro.

Final Thoughts: If You Want to Learn Fast, Learn From a Professional

Online courses are convenient. They’re quick. They’re cheap.

But if you want to become a real pilot, with real skill, real confidence, and the ability to protect your investment and grow your opportunities…

One-on-one, in-person training with a working professional is the smartest decision you can make.

If you’re ready to get started, I’d love to train you.

👉 Book your personal drone training session today with Robert Biggs, Phoenix Drone Pros.

You don’t just learn to fly.

You learn to fly like a professional.

Robert Biggs

(480) 330-1778