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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 - Part 107 Drone Pilot's Guide to Brand Building
16 Apr

Drone Pilot’s Guide to Brand Building

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

Building a strong brand identity is vital for drone pilots offering B2B and B2C drone services to differentiate from competitors and create clear brand image.

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Aerial Northwest - Aerial Drone Photography - Drone Visual Observer
16 Apr

Drone Pilot Safety and the Visual Observer

Posted by Tony Marino, MBA, Commercial Drone Pilot Drone Business Strategy Blog, Oregon Drone Education, Oregon Drone Safety

The FAA is all about safety. One way drone pilots mitigate risk is by designating a Visual Observer (VO) to assist in visual observation during UAS operations.

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Aerial Northwest - NEWS - US Lawmakers to Investment in UAS Technology
13 Apr

NEWS | US Lawmakers to Investment in UAS Technology

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

Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and John Hoeven (R-ND) have proposed legislation to increase research and development in UAS technologies at the nation’s UAS test sites.

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Aerial Northwest - Drone Rules and Local Government Overreach
12 Apr

New Drone Rules and Local Government Overreach

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

To ensure the safe and responsible drone use, there is a critical need for clarity and consistency in the rules governing drone operations at all local levels.

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Aerial Northwest - PESTEL Analysis: A Critical Tool for Commercial Drone Pilots
10 Apr

PESTEL Analysis: A Critical Tool for Commercial Drone Pilots

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

Steps to take to start a successful drone photography business, from acquiring the right equipment and creating a portfolio to marketing and legal compliance.

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