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About Tony Marino, MBA, Commercial Drone Pilot

A proud US Navy veteran and a highly creative and impassioned FAA Certified sUAS Commercial Drone Pilot and predominately a straight-forward, "go-to" business expansion strategist and well-known critical thinker, Tony Marino draws upon his earned BSBA in Marketing (summa cum laude) and MBA in Entrepreneurship in lock-step with his real-world expert skill sets in the areas of business strategy, business leadership, creative writing, photojournalism, music, video, and television production, community networking, talent acquisition, linguistics, predictive forecasting, and business performance analyses. Tony has published over 200 articles on the subject of drone pilot business strategy.

Aerial Northwest - 5 Mistakes That Will Ground Your Drone Business Forever
04 Oct

5 Mistakes That Will Ground Your Drone Business Forever

Posted by Tony Marino, MBA, Commercial Drone Pilot Drone Business Strategy Blog, Top Drone Strategies

Discover the 5 biggest mistakes that can ground your drone business and learn proven strategies to avoid crashes, fines, and lost clients.

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Aerial Northwest - Drone Business Blueprint 2026 - The S.O.A.R. Strategy
18 Sep

Drone Business Blueprint 2026: The S.O.A.R. Strategy

Posted by Tony Marino, MBA, Commercial Drone Pilot Drone Business Strategy Blog, Top Drone Strategies

Discover the 2026 Drone Business Blueprint: S.O.A.R. Strategy to solve problems, offer solutions, adapt fast, and build lasting client trust.

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Aerial Northwest - Honoring Charlie Kirk - Drones for Safer Events
12 Sep

Honoring Charlie Kirk: Drones for Safer Events

Posted by Tony Marino, MBA, Commercial Drone Pilot Drone Business Strategy Blog, Top Drone Strategies

Honoring Charlie Kirk, this article explores how drones can enhance event security, provide deterrence, and help prevent future tragedies.

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Aerial Northwest - Are Drones Being Replaced by AI in Real Estate?
11 Sep

Are Drones Being Replaced by AI in Real Estate?

Posted by Tony Marino, MBA, Commercial Drone Pilot Drone Business Strategy Blog, Top Drone Strategies

What Zillow’s AI staging and Sky Tour mean for drone pilots, photographers, and the future of real estate marketing and what drone pilots can do about it.

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Aerial Northwest - Drone Pilot Pay: A Decline or a Temporary Setback?
21 Aug

Drone Pilot Pay: A Decline or a Temporary Setback?

Posted by Tony Marino, MBA, Commercial Drone Pilot Drone Business Strategy Blog, Top Drone Strategies

Is drone pilot pay really in decline? Discover why today’s dip is temporary and how specialization drives future profitability.

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