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How a Drone Pilot Marketplace Differs From a Managed Network

In this week’s episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Mike Apke, owner of droners.io. The two discuss how Apke acquired the platform in a bankruptcy auction, how a marketplace model compares with a managed network, how new pilots can win work, and how the platform approaches pricing concerns.

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