Chris Newman is a professional drone pilot who specializes in remote controlled aerial videography and photography. Basically, he spends his time traveling to cool places around the world to fly drones and record amazing videos for his clients. It's a pretty sweet gig.
With over seven years of experience in film and cinematography under his belt and a strong passion for what he does, Chris has become one of the best drone pilots in the industry. He has a remarkable ability to capture amazing, dynamic and cinematic shots in virtually any setting.
So it comes as no surprise that his rolodex of clients include companies like Subaru, Ford, Mazda, Mountain Dew, Monster Energy, and more. He's also worked with filmmakers such as Robert Duvall, and even YouTube stars such as Devin Super Tramp. Oh, and he also designs and maintains his own helicopters. Very cool.
In addition to being a successful drone pilot, Chris is also doing very well as an online instructor. He has a popular YouTube channel where he publishes drone flying videos, and he's the creator of a premium online course, CineChopper University, which has attracted hundreds of students from around the world eager to learn from his experience.
We caught up with Chris to learn more about his journey as a drone pilot and online instructor, and also to snag a few pieces of advice to pass on to other online course creators.