Drone Training School is the national enterprise standard for commercial UAS education and aerial intelligence services. Government-proven. FAA-certified. Trusted by law enforcement, public safety agencies, and Fortune 500 contractors across 16 cities and 8 countries.
Years of operation since 2016
FAA Part 107 first-attempt pass rate
U.S. cities with DTS deployment
Countries served internationally
Government & public safety agencies trained
Google Reviews across 3 locations
James Tobon
Founder & CEO · Drone Training School
James Tobon's aviation career began on the ground — as a licensed FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic, issued through George T. Baker Aviation School. That foundation in aircraft systems, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance gave him a depth of technical understanding that most drone instructors simply don't have.
When commercial UAS rules launched under FAA Part 107 in 2016, James recognized the opportunity — and the gap. The industry needed training that went beyond memorizing regulations, built around real operational experience, real missions, and real government accountability. He founded Drone Training School to fill that gap, and Tree Visual Concepts LLC became the legal entity behind one of the most trusted drone training operations in the country.
Today, James holds FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, NDAA Blue List Certified Operator and Reseller status, and restricted airspace authorization for Miami International Airport — credentials that put DTS in the same compliance tier as government drone contractors. His programs have been deployed to U.S. Coast Guard personnel, SWAT teams, fire departments, two Caribbean government ministries, and enterprise clients including Lennar Corporation and Florida Power & Light.
When national news outlets need an expert to explain drone safety, regulations, or incident analysis, they call James. He has appeared on Noticias Telemundo (national broadcast), WESH 2 NBC Orlando, ClickOrlando, and Yahoo News — always as the authoritative source, not a talking head.
Every DTS instructor is an active commercial drone pilot — not a classroom educator. They fly real missions, hold current FAA certifications, and bring operational experience from the field into every training session.
Flight Instructor & Workshop Facilitator
Alan leads DTS hands-on flight sessions and workshop events. He bridges classroom theory and real-world operation — guiding students from their first hover to confident, mission-ready flight through structured exercises and live demonstrations.
Flight Operations Instructor
David teaches the operational side of drone piloting — flight planning, pre-mission checklists, site assessment, and mission execution. His instruction focuses on building the repeatable habits that separate professional operators from hobbyists.
Head of Drone Regulations Training
Jose owns the regulatory curriculum at DTS. He breaks down 14 CFR Part 107, airspace classifications, LAANC authorization, waiver requirements, and operational limitations in a way that sticks — and makes the difference on exam day and in the field.
Tech Setup & Student Support Lead
Shashi ensures every student is set up for success from day one. He handles equipment configuration, software setup, drone registration, FAA DroneZone onboarding, and one-on-one support so no student gets left behind on the technical side.
FAA Exam Prep Specialist
Dan specializes in getting students exam-ready. He drills the knowledge domains most likely to appear on the FAA Part 107 knowledge test — weather, aeronautical charts, loading and performance, emergency procedures — and runs the practice test reviews that have contributed to DTS's 99% first-attempt pass rate.
We don't teach to the test. Every curriculum is built around what it takes to operate safely, legally, and profitably in the field — not just pass an exam.
Our programs meet the compliance standards required by federal agencies, law enforcement, and public safety organizations. NDAA Blue List certified.
Every DTS student gets one year of post-certification mentorship. We're invested in your success beyond graduation day.
You don't come to us. For enterprise, government, and corporate programs, our team deploys to your facility — anywhere in the U.S. or internationally.
Whether you're an individual pilot, a corporate team, or a government agency — DTS has a program built for your mission.
