Why airline pilots make good drone operators

Recognising the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic could present to its graduates, a UK airline pilot flight school now offers a path to a career as a drone operator. Key Aero speaks to the academy’s CEO 

Cadets training to be airline pilots at one UK flight school now have the opportunity to pursue a career as a commercial drone pilot thanks to a partnership with a drone operator. 

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