Frustrated or overwhelmed about where to start with drones?
You’re not alone — and you don’t need to figure it out alone.
Learn From a Scientist Who’s Trained Hundreds of New Drone Pilots Across the Caribbean and Beyond.
Most new pilots quit before they even get started — not because they can’t fly, but because they never got a clear, safe starting point That’s why I created the Drone Flying Fundamentals Starter Kit — a simple, step-by-step resource to help you build a strong foundation and start flying with more clarity and confidence! This free mini-course includes drone safety tips, equipment shopping list, a pre-flight checklist, and beginner-friendly guidance — so you can feel more prepared and start flying for fun with less stress.
CONNECTING PEOPLE + TECHNOLOGY + INFORMATION
Frustrated or overwhelmed about where to start with drones?
You'RE NOT ALONE — and don’t need to figure it out on your own!
Learn From a Scientist Who’s Trained Hundreds of New Drone Pilots Around the World
Most new pilots quit before they even get started — not because they can’t fly, but because they never got a clear, safe starting point.
That’s why I created the Drone Flying Fundamentals Starter Kit — a simple, step-by-step resource to help you build a strong foundation and start flying with more clarity and confidence!
This mini-course includes drone safety tips, equipment shopping list, a flight checklist and beginner-friendly guidance — so you can feel more prepared and start flying for fun with less stress.
Inside My Drone Flying Fundamentals Kit...
This isn’t a boring checklist or another YouTube playlist. It’s a focused, practical mini-course I’ve developed for new pilots — from non-profits, government agencies and students to environmental professionals.
If you’ve been unsure where to begin, worried about crashing or overwhelmed by gear and apps, this kit will give you a starting point you can trust.
When you sign up today, you’ll get immediate access to:
🎯 Drone Pilot Readiness Quiz
Not sure what kind of drone flyer you are?
Discover your pilot profile and get personalized guidance on the next step for your drone journey!
🗺️ Drone Flying Fundamentals Course
A short, practical training to help you fly safely and confidently
‣ How to get started with recreational flying
‣ Drone components & handling basics
‣ Unboxing, set up & DJI Fly app essentials
‣ Overview of drone regulations
No fluff. Just the foundations you need to get in the air safely — without hours lost to YouTube rabbit holes.
Licensing, Registration & Insurance 📋
Everything you need to know to stay compliant and protected
‣ Getting your recreational drone license
‣ How to register & label your drone
‣ Understanding drone insurance options
How to Fly: Flight Skills & Practice 🎮
Sharpen your flying with real-world techniques
‣ Basic flight maneuvers
‣ Confidence-boosting practice tips
‣ Dr. Kim’s “Learn to Fly” video playlist
‣ Ready-to-use flight skils checklist
🦺 Drone Safety Tips
Field-tested guidelines that reduce your risk of crashes, confusion and costly mistakes.
🚨 Drone Flight Checklist
A printable, step-by-step checklist to take into the field every time you fly — so you always feel prepared and ready before takeoff.
🧰 Drone Shopping List
My field-tested list of essential gear — from drones to accessories that you actually need (and what to skip) — to help you save money, avoid overwhelm and start flying faster!
You’re Not Alone
👷♀️ Join My Drone Pilot Community (NEW)
Learning is easier (and way more fun) when you’re not doing it alone!
Inside the Starter Kit, you’ll get access to my 'Sky Tribe' Community of drone pilots where you can ask questions, share wins & build confidence — Together!
Here Are Some Student Insights...
Dr. Baldwin is extremely knowledgeable & helpful. Her teaching approach was methodical, covering the background information on UAVs, their usefulness in research & the reasons for flight regulations. She was patient as we learned the basics of flight and was very effective at teaching our team the differences & benefits of the available software. I would recommend her course to anyone interested in using drones for research!
I had no prior drone experience, but Dr. Kim gave me the skills & confidence to use drones to map beaches, monitor sargassum & track coastal change across Anguilla. I highly recommend this course to anyone working in environmental management and monitoring.
This training course introduced me to Photogrammetry—stitching drone images into detailed maps & extracting useful data. Dr. Baldwin’s practical approach made it easy to learn & gave me a solid foundation in drone operations. A truly valuable experience I highly recommend to others!
meet your instructor
Dr. Kim Baldwin
Ecologist, Drone Pilot & Geospatial Educator
Hi! I’m Dr. Kim Baldwin — a marine ecologist and drone pilot with 20+ years of experience conducting environmental field-research, mapping, GIS analysis and training experience across the Caribbean, California & beyond.
As the Director of Marine Spatial Information Solutions (MarSIS), my mission is to help individuals & organizations build practical geospatial analysis skills — using technology that’s approachable, hands-on and community-driven.
I’ve trained hundreds of people — from first-time pilots to full drone teams — in how to safely and professionally fly drones, set-up commercial UAS operations and effectively use aerial mapping field surveys to develop monitoring strategies for conservation, agriculture and disaster response.
Over time, I’ve developed an easy-to-follow approach that helps you quickly build real skills, even if you’re just starting out. Whether you're flying for fun, work or curiosity — my drone flying start-up kit is a great place to begin!
Let’s make your first flights smoother and more rewarding...
You don’t need to learn everything at once. You just need to start with the right tools & some support - Come fly with me today!
Copyrights 2025 | | Privacy Policy