With a background in emergency management, Jon’s passion for training new RPAS users is glimpsed through his students’ extraordinary first attempt pass rate when sitting for Transport Canada’s Advanced Pilot Certification exam. Specializing in local government program coordination and emergency response operations, Jon connects the dots for enthusiasts and professionals alike when it comes to identifying how to use drones safely and effectively.

A co-founder of Hummingbird Drones, having led their team in the role of Chief Pilot, Operations Manager, Chief Operating Officer and Lead Instructor, Richard’s instruction melds together the complex and rewarding world of drone operations with 7 years of teaching experience. As passionate about drones as he was when he co-founded Hummingbird - Richard’s in-depth and compassionate teaching ensures students leave their sessions prepared and excited for what comes next.

With her private pilots license, Kora’s journey to becoming a flight instructor with FlySmart starts in the cockpit of an airplane. With the knowledge gained from flying planes, Kora brings in-depth knowledge of traditional aviation to the new and exciting world of drones - empowering FlySmart’s training material, instruction and student interaction with wisdom and depth that is hard to find. You can expect to find Kora on film-sets, in the air, and if you’re lucky - as your instructor.