Being able to fly a drone and take to the skies is a fantastic opportunity and also a huge responsibility. You can definitely fly a drone around and capture some fantastic footage and images for a hobby, but if you want to take it to the next level, you have to get a pilots license. If you want to be able to monetize your footage and images, or if you want to be able to go beyond recreational limits, you have to get officially certified by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). Other potential jobs include land surveying, real estate, and tower inspecting. A whole new realm of job opportunities await for those who get their part 107 sUAS license.
Lately, travel nurses have gotten a little bit of a bad rap. Some people that I talk to assume I only travel to make big bucks. While the pay is typically better as a travel nurse, this is not the reason why I continue to take contracts. Nursing in and of itself is not a job you do only for the pay. Being a nurse is both an honor, and something I care deeply about.
On our trip up to Alaska, our only route only thanks to Covid border closures, was to travel by water. We were happy to find that the Alaska Marine Highway System would allow us to stow our vehicle, bring Ares, and save us a lot of driving to boot. There are several helpful blog and YouTube posts out there, as well as the Ferry’s webpage which we used when deciding on the specifics of our booking…