Outside of his main career path, Mr. Friend enjoys his role as a master mason at the Masonic Lodge.
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, September 13, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- David R. Friend has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Well-regarded for his aviation expertise, Mr. Friend brings more than 30 years of experience as a pilot to his position as owner and president of Down to Earth Aerial Imaging. He was inspired to start a business in the unmanned aircraft field in 2015 after retiring from a fulfilling career as a professional pilot for Kohler Company. In his current entrepreneurial role, Mr. Friend operates drones to capture footage for clients and manages all his company's logistics and finances.
Mr. Friend had already established himself as a successful pilot when he decided to pursue his formal education, a goal that his father had instilled in him. Notably, he earned an associate degree in 2006 and a bachelor's degree in 2015, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a private university focused on aviation and aerospace programs. Displaying the highest level of expertise as a pilot, Mr. Friend is proud to have received five type ratings in his career, and especially honored that each of his type ratings was achieved in an airplane made by a different manufacturer.
Never one to withdraw from a challenge, Mr. Friend embraces the outlook that to succeed, one must improvise, adapt and overcome. He attributes his success to the support of his father, who inspired him to achieve all his goals. Outside of his main career path, Mr. Friend enjoys his role as a master mason at the Masonic Lodge.
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