Advance Your Education With An Aerial Imagery Internship

On-the-job-training and internships with Dave The Drone Guy help you land the job you want!

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Struggling To Find An Internship?

Have you called all over Arizona, looking for an internship, only to hear they don’t have a place for you? Do you need an internship in order to complete your degree?

Dave The Drone Guy Can Help!

An Internship That Meets Your Needs

Comprehensive Training

Gain practical knowledge in all aspects of the aerial imagery industry, preparing you for the pursuit of an FAA commercial pilot license.

Practical Experience

You will also have the chance to work alongside experienced professionals who will mentor and guide you throughout your internship.

Paid Internships Offered

We believe that providing a competitive hourly rate will help ensure interns can focus on their learning and professional growth.

Meet Our Newest Interns

“I would say that Dave has helped me expand my way of looking at creating drone videos. Dave is so nice and welcoming, and I appreciate how much you guys care for people and will try to help out. It makes we think of how to care for others as well, down the road”.

-Alek Peterson

Grand Canyon University
Austin, TX

“I am super thankful for the opportunities given by this company. Dave himself has been nothing but guiding and actively trying to get students more experience. It’s an honor to know someone in Arizona that is willing to let people early on in their careers get opportunities in such an inviting learning environment. I can’t wait for my future adventures with this company! I’ll be proud to say I have drone experience from Dave The Drone Guy!”

-Izak Garza

Videography Student

Meet Your Instructor

Dave Smithwick was born in Minnesota, and is a Vietnam Veteran. He’s been a resident of Arizona since 1973, and is married with 4 children and 4 grandchildren. When he’s not spending time with family or playing racquetball, he loves to fly.

“You can’t worship two gods at once. Loving one god, you’ll end up hating the other. Adoration of one feeds contempt for the other. You can’t worship God and Money both.” Matthew 6:24 (MSG)