ADU 0597: What do I need to know about using a spotter or visual observer?

Great question today from Christopher, a drone entrepreneur working in Connecticut.  He wants to know how he can utilize spotters and visual observers in a manner most efficient to running his drone business.  In this podcast, we talk about training, paying and working with visual observers when working as a professional drone pilot.  We don't think we've had this one before, so we're excited to help you out. Fly safe! Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Follow us: Site - http://thedroneu.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Get your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatT Timestamps Today's question about the benefits of using a spotter or visual observer Paul gives a real life example showing the importance of a spotter for drone pilots How much should you pay your visual observer (VO) or spotter Is it a good idea for a spotter to carry binoculars Tips and Tricks for drone pilots to train a spotter or visual observer