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Meet Garrett
Garrett is a pilot, UAS instructor, and FAA DronePro with over 13 years of aviation experience and thousands of combined flight hours.
He started Drone Ace Academy with 1 goal in mind: To make drone training better, faster, and more affordable.
FAA Private Pilot & Remote Pilot
Helped thousands of students pass the Part 107 exam worldwide
Trained hobbyists, state & federal agencies, including the Dept. of Defense and Dept. of Homeland Security.
Master's Degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems & Bachelor's in Aeronautical Science
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
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