YDQA: Ep 132- "Is a Part 107 Certificate Really Enough to Build a Career with Drones?”

From Your Drone Questions. Answered. by Drone Launch Academy

January 22, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 132

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of skills beyond the FAA Part 107 certificate for a successful career in the drone industry.

Is getting your FAA Part 107 certificate all you need to be competitive in today’s drone industry—or is that just the starting line? In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered , host Chris Breedlove digs into what actually makes drone pilots employable and future-proof in a fast-changing tech landscape. Chris is joined by Eric Richard, President of Drone Sports Inc. , who brings a deep K–12 and drone education perspective shaped by more than a decade in the industry. Together, they unpack how the role of the drone pilot is evolving, why industry knowledge is becoming just as important as flight skills, and how curiosity—not just certifications—may be the most valuable skill of all. https://www.dronesports.us/ eric@dronesports.us

People in this episode

Host: Chris Breedlove

Guest: Eric Richard

Topics covered

Part 107 certificate
drone industry
employability
drone pilot skills
industry knowledge
curiosity

Keywords

Part 107
drone pilots
employability
drone education
flight skills
curiosity
drone industry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Drone Sports Inc., Drone Launch Academy, FAA