Welcome to the comprehensive reading list for the Drone MBA program. The world of drones is vast and constantly evolving, and success in this field requires technical know-how and an understanding of the business landscape, market dynamics, operational efficiencies, networking, branding, marketing strategies, business planning, and the agility to adapt and innovate.
Our course structure—Discover Your Niche, Research the Market, Organize Business Planning, Navigate Certifications & Regulations, Establish Business Operations, Master Digital Marketing Strategies, Build Your Brand & Community Presence, and Adapt and Innovate—serves as a roadmap for current and aspiring drone entrepreneurs to navigate the complexities of the industry with confidence and creativity.
The books selected for each section are chosen to enhance your learning experience, offering insights from leading experts, case studies from various industries that you can apply to the emerging drone market, and timeless strategies from the world of business and marketing, and help you stay ahead in a technology-driven landscape.
Dive into these readings with an open mind and a commitment to apply these learnings to your entrepreneurial journey. Each book has been selected for its relevance, insight, and ability to inspire and provoke thought, encouraging you to think outside the box and see opportunities where others see obstacles.
Dr. Monthie’s viewpoint is that if you get one nugget of knowledge from a course, webinar, workshop, or book that you can apply to your business or career, that’s a winner. The books that Dr. Monthie has written are included in the Dronepreneur Academy. The others can be purchased from Amazon, but are not required to complete the DRONE MBA courses & workshops.
Prepare for a journey of discovery, learning, and growth to take your drone career or business to new heights.
This list is dynamic and constantly evolving. I intend to have at least 5 excellent books in each category for a list of 40 business books filled with practical advice you can use in your UAS business or career. Be sure to bookmark this page and come back again for updates!
If you have a book that should be considered for this list, please contact us with what category you feel your book falls under and directions for how Dr. Monthie can review your book.
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Happy reading!
Discover Your Niche
- Will It Fly by Pat Flynn
- Now, Discover Your Strengths from Gallup
- Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim
- Ready Fire Aim by Michael Masterson
Research the Market
Organize Business Planning
- LIFT: How to Start, Run and Grow Your Own Successful Business
- Lean Start Up by Eric Ries
- Zero to One by Peter Thiel with Blake Masters
Navigate Certifications & Regulations (Compliance)
Establish Business Operations
- The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
- Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman
- Profit First by Mike Micalowicz
- Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You by John Warrillow
- The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande