How I made $50,000 in less than 7 days with a drone (not taking real estate pics)
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- Опубліковано 10 сер 2016
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There is HUGE Money to be made with drones. And no, not in taking pretty little real estate pictures and videos. The big money is in doing inspections for big companies (oil, energy, and wind). These are billion dollar companies who won't flinch to pay $50,000 a pop for some inspections. Get E-Book detailing the step-by-step plan on (1) how to create your company, (2) what drone to get, (3) how to practice, (4) the companies to go to, and (4) how to get the FAA 333 exemption for $5.00
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Im sorry James but your production value does not say that I'm a man who made $50,000 dollars in 7 days.
He very likely made it selling the e-book.
I love this comment
Pass part# 107 and get yourself your Commercial UAV license or NO company will even look at you. NO License No Work
No money no honey!
Fuck you Brian C. your a dumb shit
SkyBug, you clearly haven't been in oil country you dumb fuck!
I dont give a shit what industry your dealing with, if its happening in US airspace your dealing with the Feds.
FAA states that you WILL pass part 107 before using a drone for commercial use. If you get paid for using a drone that is commercial use. An insurance company will not issue a policy without a licence.
Im sure the FAA would just love to hear your version of their law.
Shit shawty, sounds like you need to be in a cubicle rather than in the streets! Bwahaha!
James. I work for an energy company and wanted to use my DJI P3P drone to inspect the boiler recently during an outage. Unfortunately the drone motors won't start due to strong magnetic interference. Plus, the lighting and wifi is horrible. The Phantom is absolutely not the drone for boiler inspection. There is a drone my company used that cost $40K, its awesome. They charged us $10K to take photos of burners.
Hey what is the name of the drone if you dont mind me asking?
The matrice
warwick yorkesmith matrice is expensive, but definitely not $40k. It starts at $4k and goes up to $20k
Hey Scott, I might be wrong but I believe flying in attitude mode might allow you to bypass a little EMI? When I started my first job I ran into magnetic interference at a construction site. What's weird is I walked out of the site and flew the drone into the site and it worked alright. I know the matrice has signal boosting towers you can place to get around those as well. However these are large sunk costs, and for most inspections a "prosumer" model might work. At least to get you the monetization you need for a more industry standard drone.
Scott Prince Photography Is gaf taping a flashlight onto the body too hard for you?
Another opportunity would be with the DOD. Strap half a kilo of semtex onto your rig and you can undercut the shit out of Predator drones. Hellfires are crazy expensive.
Hahaha, this comment made me literally laugh out loud! I love it!
James Compton u can really make money off drones ? I been trucking for long time and I'm tired of it.
Yes, it's really that simple NOT.
Grow up
How do you feel about possibly being on a list now lol
Yeh right, you made $50,000 in 7 days and now you're here trying to sell some duff ebook. I call BS click bait.
You idiot do you actually think I've made big money on the book? Come on bro I make real money not small e-book shillings.
I'm with Matt on this one.
So just buy a drone and call the companies and get the business? Who have you flown for? Can you provide references?
Way to do business calling some 1 an idiot plus ur site for ebook don't even wrk
and yet the presentation video is unfocused and low Q audio.?
yeah sorry im not some badass videographer that does this shit for a living. It is what it is. The important thing is what I say, not what the picture or sound looks like numb nuts!
James Compton not sure or care if you're being comical, but how is it not important what it looks like. if you are doing a presentation or similar of a (good) idea that you have it should look as good as the quality of work you produce. If I was looking to hire somebody to do some Ariel work and after discovering their UA-cam channel seen that the results that were low quality I would consider other options.. p.s Muggle to you.
It's arial not ariel. And seriously, come at me bro!
James Compton It's aerial actually arial is a typeface. And have fun with that.
Hehe you're right and I stand corrected! Fuck it!
Thanks for the insight! Definitely some great ideas to explore
Thanks for sharing. Great job!
Hey James thanks for the info
Vreat video! Im going to look into this!!!
This is great insight; you deserved to be recognized for the content you give !! I am definitely ordering the e-book mentioned in your description!
Thanks Cub of Wall Street, let me know if you have any questions about getting started, I'm here to help!
Oh and if you haven't bought one yet, go get a nano-drone and start flying it inside your house. Once you can fly one of those fluently, you can fly the bigger DJI's like a pro.
You poor guy...
This video is old be so helpful! Thanks man!
Good vid mate well done
Thank you very much!
Thanks, i can't say the thought ever crossed my mind to look in to the possibility of making good money that way. Really nice of you to let people know & not be one of those nice guys that keep things like this to them selves out of greed! If your point saves one life it's worth it's to! Best of luck to you & every one out there that might take this up as a trade oh side job.
Thanks hombre!
Everyone complaining about the cost of the drone. Here is a tip. Get the deal, buy the $$$ drone for the job - DONE.
Why wouldn't the energy or oil company just buy their own $700 drone and fly it up? Instead of paying someone else $10,000??? That doesn't make much sense.
Bree Evian I mean they do but you have to be professional with a better drone with way better camera. Plus in many countries you have to aquire an UAV license in order to do any commercial work. Why would any company bother with this type of shit if I can do it better and in one day? xD
Companies don’t have drone license
James I loving your replies in these threads😂😂😂. My kinda guy👍. This video was awesome bro! I needed a new hustle. Thanks!
Fantastic info thank you for your video!but my questions are,
1) if no one is doing it how and why would a big power company trust a "small fry" like me??
2) wouldn't your drone lose signal flying down into a surrounded space like that?
Thanks for your help
i dont know where you live, but we dont have oil pipes above ground, and our windmills have camera systems on board and chambers inside so not that many people have to dangle 100 meter in the air.
Still usefull information, and the idea of having inspections with a drone is awesome!
So you say you made 50,000 and yet you cant even get your video to focus or have clear audio... LOL right.
This is interesting!
Thanks Adhil, let me know if you have any questions!
great video 👍👍👍💪💪💪
James thank you for the video, i have been thinking of ways to make money with my drones, I have a few good ideals, but this makes great sense. I am like you, all I need is an ideal then it's up to me to make it work. great insight. I am going to ck into this. thanks again James
he is making it up as he goes along
never thought of this there are a lot of companies here that I could do this with thanks u may have just changed everything for me I have a x star premium and with 4k quality this would be something awesome to look into
You have inspired me very much. So doing drone inspections for energy companies is big money making. Yeah using a drone for inspection instead of a human strapped on a harness is quicker and easy. I have a dji standard version and I figured out some stuff except I have to wirelessly start it up from my app.
I ordered your DRONEBOOK and it was enlightening. However - as of now there are no Part 107 exemptions - you MUST pass the FAA Part 107 sUAS rating written exam in order to use your drone for profit commercially. Inspections are classic and not hard to get into IF you have any amount of experience in the Big Business sector. I had been an IT professional for a number of Fortune 100 companies solving PROBLEMS. You MUST have some experience at problem solving on a large scale, know how to talk to the right people AND persuade them (by example or demonstration) to use your service. Thanks for the info, love it.
You can also use the website of Craigslist and put your interest in there that you have the ability, skills and the drone to do X job for an agency or company.
You're 110% correct good sir!
You forgot the major issue. In most countries you need to be licensed to make money. In the UK this will set you back a minimum of £ 1500 and then another £ 1500+ for a 4K drone.
You sir are 100% correct!
Awesome, thanks too both of you for that!
(I'm getting out of 20 years of working like a dog, due to comments like the likes of you two scally wags)...
Got the drone, now to save the 1500.
Many thanks again, and be good you two...
Kind regards DBM. England.
Thank you
You got it bro!
focus your video dude, start with that
but how can you do pipe lines if you need to be LOS?
question: to do drone inspections, are companies also expecting you to tell them about their buildings or do they have an inspector who will review the images for inspection?
Nope, they have nerds whose job it is to review the vids/pics.
I'm really thinking about getting a drone and making money with how you do go about getting ur license.
Hi James, question for you: how do you see the industry developing over the next couple of years? (I worry that in a years time there'll be 1000's of operators all scrapping over the same jobs)
You're right, it's probably headed that way, which means there are significant first mover advantages for those who have big ambitions. Think sealing up long term contracts further sealing out competition
James Compton Thanks dude (found my way here from Quora).
How do you use a FLIR to collect air samples?!?
How do you find the people to meet up with them? Over Linkedin?
Hey I've just watched your video about painting the house numbers on curbs, and I am looking forward to doing this in the future when I actually make enough money to buy a drone haha. I'm currently 17 turning 18 soon do you think they would let a youngster like me do that for them?
Hustle hustle hustle - it's the name of the game called getting rich.
Wow 50,000
Well I agree you could up your game on the vid quality but regardless wouldn't you expect even this market to get competitive and kinda crowded right now. Or these companies buy there own drone and get some tech guy in the office to do it. Have you shot this type of material for these companies?
You do not think a bride and groom if planning to wed they could easily take anybody to record video and take pictures borrowing a camera? Anyone can do it. All families can be smart and save thousands of dollars. Any one can make a Banquette. If anyone can make good sandwiches why go paying so much some where else ?
Thanks for sharing, I am licensed and have been looking for more lucrative opportunities such as this. Seems daunting to try and pitch my services to a big company but if it's working for you then that is great and gives me hope that I could get into that someday as well. Any thoughts about construction surveying and mapping types of services as well? Worthwhile?
Skycatch.com is your friend :-)
I have a private pilot license. I should be able to obtain the certificate by the end of the summer. I'm wondering where I can apply for jobs with companies flying drones?
Hii James, my question for you is how frequently u have to do this inspection stuff? is it per day or weakly ? that plant u r now inspecting on should be near to ur house otherwise it is very difficult to get contract of more than 1 company if they are far away ? plz rpy asap :)
Sure most cities will have an energy plant close by. Boiler inspections are frequent, sometimes twice per month, sometimes more.
Is there Vaseline on your lens?
I wonder what the chances of getting into this are now as of 08/25/22???
Where can I find contracts like this?
Quick question; have you actually done these jobs and been paid this kind of money? Thanks for the video!
Yea you didn't make 50g with a p3p.
Nice try man.
We own the largest drone company in Denver and have over 30 grand in our FLIR flight systems, and even then scanning solar or wind farms doesn't pay 50g in a week.
Def not happening with the p3p with 12 megapixels 😂😂😂.
Ahh thanks for the laugh over coffee.
Andrew Dean What is the name of your largest company in Denver?
Andrew Dean yea what is your company name
Andrew Dean how much does your company make in a week?
is there a place you go to find gov contracts or company lists in state/local?
Oh yeah, Gov website. Start digging. Like the age old parable - "seek and ye shall find".
I can't believe anyone paid you money when you can't even focus, light, or capture audio properly.
Risky Nights Lmaoo
lol
wouldn't the oil companies just buy their own drones then and hire on of their own guys to do it?
Hi James what kind of drone will I need that has high enough quality to sell this?
DJI Matrice.
by the way the flir dji set up is not accurate enough or radiometrically precise enough for professional paid survey. you are talking of at least $13k for a basic ICI unit and more from flir.
I made $50k in 5 days, but instead of starting a company, I stopped doing that to sell you a book for $10 a pop...makes sense to me.
I've made maybe $200 off the book bro! But hey, I have so many leads in windfarms right now that I can't keep up. So hey bro, if you wanna hand out holla at a playa!
i would like more info i own a license and a phantom3 profecional
thanks for the video, I enjoyed it/learned a lot.
What do you usually say to sell them on boiler inspections?
What's the usual duration of each inspection? And do you have any of the employees observing the inspection as it takes place?
Do you fit your drone with prop guards and lights?
I have all the resources I need to get started, I'd appreciate if you could give me some pointers. Thanks again.
Hi, I graduated as a Civil Engineer from a Toronto-based University. I currently work as an inspector for a Fortune 500 consulting firm. I believe I can make use of this opportunity but not sure how to go on about it. What kind of energy companies can I target here in Canada? What about regulations with respect to Canadian law?
Mahtab Alam. hey man your going to have to get in touch with the faa .. their are laws on using your drone and earning an income with it .. and all kinds of other shit .. Your in Canada so i don't know your laws there .. I've been flying Helicopter's for years and since this drone shit has hit the market its been driving me nuts .. I fly at the R/c Air feilds but their are times i fly in my back yard and people now think their is a camera on it lol .. Im like No this is not a Freeking Drone ! . ... sorry went off topic there ... any ways good luck on your drone Hobby ..
Target all energy companies. Wind farms, energy companies, energy plants, etc. Hustle bro!
Hi James,,,Great video.....Can you tell me that did you said to charge 20k for a month or for an year?
20k for 5 years brah!
James Compton you are not serious?because u said somthing like 1 week in the video....
Im serious.
Well do i know how many hours do i need to do the inspections per day????So then i will be sure.....Thanks James
YOU LIVE IN HAWAII BRAH ?
get rich quick scheme... well for you since you're selling your eBook
question: whats stopping those companies from purchasing those drones and doing the inspections themselves?
Project Hu148 outsourcing 101. Companies have used third parties for years. It is more cost effective. I was an IT contractor for several companies for many years.
What about water towers?
They're probably terrific for the exteriors, but they still need to be inspected from the inside usually with divers to check for sediment at the bottom of the tanks ans suck it out. As well as inspect paint and other structural integrity areas inside. A company like U.S. Underwater Services is usually called in.
I have my 107 and I bought an Inspire 1 and would love to get to work, but I am lost as to how to get started
you should check out Done U channel. they have many videos that could be useful to you.
@Jason Deal
Check out, "The Drone Boss" aka Damon Darnell and "Drone Command" featuring Diego Rodriguez.
well all is true BUT you first have to earn your credentials to get hired or someone from their partners needs to recommend you.
Hey James,
I messaged you on Facebook, email, and Twitter, haven't heard back yet. I gotta try you here as well :)
I just bought your ebook.
I'm not clear on how you break down the $10,000 fee for Wind Farm inspections. Is that per day, for how many hours, etc?
Thanks
Chris
Please shoot me another email james@james-compton.com...Sorry bro I'm currently launching a startup and my time is limited. I'll holler at you though, stay tuned!
Just emailed you.
Thank you.
Hey James,
Get better!
I sent you an email just now about helping you with Wind Farm business.
Thanks
Chris
Right
how do you market yourself ?
I walk into these companies and tell them how I'm gonna make them money.
you mean to tell them how they save money?
Your camera is out of focus!
please get in focus
What he didn't say was that a Matrice is very very expensive.
O.o transporting cocaine over the boarder wowowoow genius
Strapping the crack sack to a Phantom 3 never hurt anyone! :D
hey James I just created my drone company but have no idea on how to strike my first Client, how do I get to my very first client for either inspections or general Ariel videos and photos, if I could get your contact info maybe an email or something, that would be great
have you seen drone U channel? they talk about that stuff.
👌🏼
Interesting video. There's a school near me offering a degree program for drone pilots. You seem to be totally self taught.
Maybe a degree is overkill?
Holy s**t
you forgot the most important part. you NEED a 107. i havent seen a single legit job that will hire without one
ya his camera is focused on the backdrop instead of him...
So you've actually done this? I passed my 107 test. How would I get a large company like this to hire me and not someone else? I would need a professional looking website right?
drumbum6436 that's what I thought as well. But he said he has done it. Just him and a p3.
+Dylan Maciborski I'm with drumbum on this, this guy might be good at hustling, but he did make 50K in 7 days with a Phantom 3. He's selling his ebook and making a tiny bit of UA-cam money. I do contract work with big corporations, you have to be very established and professional to get contracts with them. Solo operators will not get these contracts, established companies will get them. He's talking about inspecting pipe lines, with a drone you're only allowed to fly what is in your line of sight, you cannot inspect miles of pipe, you'd have to walk it.
Well thats all changed. They ALL have their own Drones now and do it themselves, it's 2018.
Fly the drone INTO the tube?! I dont think flying a drone into a metalic tower is a very good idea since it can screw up the radio signals and cause a loss of signal
True and true. But please good sir, sit back and watch me fly a drone up in a boiler and make $$$ while you sit back and theorize. Peace!
@James...so, where is this video of you flying a drone into a boiler?
The comebacks are real!
He is out in real life doing it while people want to see a video of him doing it, then those people do not even end up doing it! EVEN IF THEY SAW A VIDEO
You can get into the tube from the bottom access. You will have signal. Brilliant business idea.
You're camera is out of focus
Entergy company's have there own drones
you can make it 5 second stock video
3:54 they just dont know amateur can shoot that on first flight, but shhh lets not tell them :)
ARE YOU PART 107
Should people report this video as scam? Meanwhile, it is simply illegal to fly an UAV without license and proper insurance for commercial activities.
You think my mavic can be used this way?
No, the Mavic is light as shit and the wind messes with it. Get something bigger and heavier.
@TKO...go watch some video's of people flying the Mavic is some serious wind, maybe not a boiler, but the Mavic can apparently make some serious corrections in a lot of wind.
Completely agree. A P4 would be far more stable and look way sharper/less jello effect. Also, cheaper! lol The Mavic is so overrated that I'm almost glad people are buying it so my material looks better.
Personally I find the mavic to be great from a portability standpoint, you are correct, the footage doesn't compare to a P4.
The lighting on the Mavic can be fixed if you use filters. I will agree that it could handle a little better in the wind.
I think someone is a little fibber 😂😂😂😂
With drone technology advancing as fast as it is......people in need of inspections will go out and buy their own drones in order to avoid paying 20,000 dollars for a drone pilot to do it for them once they realize how easy it is to fly them. This guy knows it, he is just trying to sell his pamphlet.
Ball Zonchin no cornholio just other trolers chiming in. Large companies use outsourcing all of the time. I have been an IT contractor for many large companies Disney being one so you are wrong again buddy.
Why wouldn't these companies just go out and buy a drone themselves, take a weekend to learn how to fly one and do the inspections themselves?
Your Self The reason is: to use a drone for commercial use, you must be certified. (part 107 or 333 exemption) There is a considerable amount of knowledge needed to pass this test (plus, it costs $150 to test...if you fail, that's another $150 to re-test) The questions are no joke. If one did not have a prior knowledge of aviation, they (probably) would not pass it. So...they would have to get certified, buy the drone, camera, ect. Their business is energy, wind, ect....not drones.
Why don't the companies just spend $700 for a drone and do it themselves? That would save them big money. You did put me on game though. I wanted to get a drone anyways. Guess i'll see about making money with it.
Most big companies are going to use drones in house.
Hell... all I need is $5000 a job.
you are living in the past. that sort of stuff might have worked two, three years ago. not today with heaps of regulations in place an even more providers of drone services who try to undercut themselves.
“Just buy a dji matrice” yeah cuz that’s cheap
Why don't they just invest in buying drones!?
Some do and some don't. it's the same reasoning behind why some companies use contractors versus employees and why some companies use both...Who freaking knows - get out there and hustle and make some money bro!
OMG, you have any idea how much general liability would be required to release a drone inside a refinery? and how much this drone would cost since it could produce no static electricity or spark of any kind with the nuclear biological and chemical hazards it presents in this environment? and plant operations never considered this option? or operators with starting salaries well over $100,000 per year would have never considered an investment like this for their own self, family members or friends? Yet I am to assume that I could baffle these folks with my technologically advanced $800 toy and could possibly monopolize this brand new industry? Deal me in !!!!!!!!!!!!
hey to the haters... STFU.. the guy is giving providing information in an informal way, because you CAN on youtube!!.. its just clearly his general advice, he never said, "do exactly what I say and make 50k", its a title to generate interest and point people in the starting direction.. there is not a lot of info regarding drone business outside of the photographic side of things, i welcome the info, and take it as it is.. it is BS free, and non-promotional.. Anyway, cheers for the info..
i ve been trying to contact you, please contact me ASAP
Yeah energy companies got no 700 pounds to buy mavic air. Poor creatures. P.S That sheet behind you is at least 30k
If the company's were smart then the would buy a proper drone for much cheaper
JAMES ARE YOU INSURED? IF SO ARE YOU PAYING ANNUALLY OR PER FLIGHT?
Per flight! $10.00! www.verifly.com baby!