Embry-Riddle AUVSI Trusted UAS Operator Grads fly safer and cheaper with Skywatch

Leading commercial drone insurance rewards Safe Flying with a 5% 
Discount for Trusted UAS Operator Pilots

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skywatch, the leading provider of commercial drone insurance, announced the launch of a discount program for graduates of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's prestigious AUVSI Trusted UAS Operator program. The discount program recognizes the advanced training and safety excellence demonstrated by AUVSI Trusted UAS Operator program graduates, offering them a 5% discount on Skywatch's comprehensive drone insurance coverage. This initiative reinforces SkyWatch's commitment to rewarding pilots who pursue advanced safety measures and professional development in unmanned aircraft systems.

"We're proud to extend our partnership with Embry-Riddle by specifically recognizing the exceptional caliber of AUVSI Trusted UAS Operator program graduates," said Tomer Kashi, Skywatch Co-Founder and CEO. "These graduates represent the highest standard of drone flight safety, and our discount program reflects their reduced risk profile and commitment to safety excellence. This aligns perfectly with our mission to support and empower the most qualified commercial drone operators in the industry."

David Thirtyacre, chair of Embry-Riddle Worldwide's College of Aviation Department, commented: "This is a big step for the UAS industry; rewarding drone pilots that have taken the time to learn the right way to fly. At Embry-Riddle's core is teaching professional aviation and the associated best practices including international certification standards like the AUVSI Trusted UAS Operator program provides. We are proud to be associated with AUVSI and Skywatch Insurance and to be able to bring this insurance discount to our graduates".

The discount program is available immediately to all verified AUVSI Trusted UAS Operator program graduates through Skywatch platform through this link - https://www.skywatch.ai/auvsi-top. 

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world's largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, educating 33,500 students at its residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona, at approximately 125 Worldwide Campus locations and through online degree programs ranked by U.S. News & World Report as being among the Nation's Top 5. The university is responsible for quality training and education within the commercial UAS industry and serves as a primary source for aviation expertise worldwide.

About Skywatch
SkyWatch has established itself as an InsurTech leader with its innovative insurance solutions for the world of aviation. From light aircraft to drones, its data-driven, usage-based insurance products are designed to provide pilots with exactly what they need with ease of use. SkyWatch is a licensed insurance broker in all 50 US states and Canada. SkyWatch is a part of VOOM, a leading provider of usage-based insurance products for the future of mobility. See more at www.skywatch.ai.

SOURCE SkyWatch Insurance