You are doing the math wrong if you think you can run a drone business at $25 an hour. You can charge that---just not for very long. $250 an hour for quality production.
I mostly see videos that flying a drone and selling your footage is so awesome and lucrative and I sensed it might not be that easy. Thanks for bringing it up. It's getting a lot more competitive, considering the accessibility
Start being truly competitive. Start calling competition out on violations of regulations. know the rule better than them and let your potential clients know you are the one they want because you do everything right according to the FAA regulations.
"Done is better than perfection". Man, hit me between the eyes! lol I'm a virgo and will procrastinate for perfection so I totally get this. Great video and can't believe I was the first like!!! Never happened before. lol
Nice video, but you cannot fly a drone commercially until you pass your Part 107 licensing exam. It does not matter if you are accepting money to look at your neighbor's roof, or you have your own drone business, a license is required. The FAA will come down on you quite hard if you are caught.
In USA if you do anything but fun with a Drone you'll need a Part 107 License. No matter how light-weight it is. You can fly up to a 55lb drone for fun as long as you have the TRUST PILOT certificate (FREE) and your drone registered (5$) but as soon as you want to even post a single video on UA-cam for revenue or sell any footage to anyone or even get a free cigarette / gum for your pics you need a Part 107 (175$ for exam and 20 hours of studying)
Just to clarify the license statement in the US, the FAA requires you to have a license as a UAS Remote Pilot for any commercial purpose, regardless of drone weight. For drones under 0.55lbs that are being flown under the exception for Recreational flyers, they do not need to be registered. All drones being flown for commercial purposes need to be registered regardless of weight.
Wow! I watched all your videos on pursuing a Ph.D. (I'm currently on my second year) and just found out that you have a drone channel! Today is a good day.
Question that comes to mind is for investing.... do you try to invest and learn about investing while you're trying to create a drone business or do you have someone else do your finances(investing) ?
Happy to find a fellow Aussie who is into drone business stuff. I've started recently and worked with a major company that reached out to me on Instagram. It was a great experience and then quality was pretty damn good, both me and the client were happy about it. Problem is - other than the initial luck based order is filled, I find it very hard to market our services here in Australia to source new work. What about you mate? I'm in Sydney, where are you based?
Excellent video, the information was seems very accurate and aligned with how I think this is going to go. First thing I have to do is get my Part 107 (in the US), after that I think I’ll choose my drone and with some research ill start off doing freelance work or some freebies like you called it to build my portfolio. Thanks again for the information!
Hell no!!!! Its become much harder to get work. Why? Well, where I live we have prospective clients purchasing their own drones to take their own photos or video content. There are weekend warriors who call themselves ' cinematographers' and sell their cheap mavic and soul for the cheapest rate that defies getting out of bed. DJI has made great drones, but the death of business for many is that the drones are far too easy to fly and cheap that anyone can do it now. If the world of drone work was just heavy hex and octo copters and specialist training and far more policed licensing then YES, there would be significant work for those who have paid the hefty fees for high end gear and training as the small weekend warriors are unable to acquire the gear or training. If you are fortunate to have connections in the motion picture or TV sectors then you are ok as they have budgets and require heavy lift drones. I personally would not recommend trying to start a drone business unless you live in a city where nobody else has a drone.
So far, from what I've learned, best option is Phantom 4 PRO V2. It's compatible with every major Software and it has a powerful GPS for relative accuracy. Remember you don't "need" GCPs for that kind of work. So save some money and don't go for thr RTK version. If you're looking to get into cartography, then you MUST go for the RTK and a pin-point GPS to measure down to cms the GCP's coordinates. But for buildings and construction sites, you'll be more than fine.
Phantom 4 pro v2 with rtk if you want precise absolute accuracy, the non rtk if absolute accuracy is not necessary. The P4Pro has a 1" sensor with a pixel count that is great for small GSDs, it also has great dynamic range and contrast. If you have the RTK model you don’t need GCPs, you just need a base station, that’s the whole point of RTK/PPK. GCPs are absolutely necessary if you want accurate absolute positioning without RTK/PPK.
A half hour course gets you a licence for three years...? I don't think so somehow...maybe put up a link as I had to do a shedload more than half an hour and practical flying too, and it ain't cheap either...Safe flying up there people...🍊
First step is what you mentioned. Put hours into a financial sheet (no matter the complexity), as long as it has three main variables for you to analyze. 1. cost of stablishment 2. At least 3 years 3. Define as close as possible how your sales structure will work. If you do, you can mix and match fixed costs with more accuracy and leave your self some headroom for variable costs. Forget about banks, VAT, interests...that's secondary. Focus on a well structured and defined SALES STRUCTURE. Don't bundle all sales into one figure. If you do that, your relative accuracy in the short term will be fine, but once you start proyecting in the future, everything will fall apart. Costs are easy and they depend heavily on how risk prone are you. This is my experience so far. Have in mind that none of what you put down on your sheet will be close to reality, but will provide the best tools to adapt and reduce the risk of unwanted surprises.
Ahahahahah These UA-camrs don’t know anything about drone business, we never charge customer hourly) we charge by projects) it’s so silly to charge per hour, customer doesn’t care how much time it takes, only a result is important
This is the best video by far that I’ve watched with this kind of title.
I've watched dozen of these videos and honestly this has shown me the hesitation but the possibilities! Love the content!
Correction for the USA if it's for a business you do need your part 107 license whether it's under $250 whether it's under 250 g or not.
You are doing the math wrong if you think you can run a drone business at $25 an hour. You can charge that---just not for very long. $250 an hour for quality production.
I mostly see videos that flying a drone and selling your footage is so awesome and lucrative and I sensed it might not be that easy. Thanks for bringing it up. It's getting a lot more competitive, considering the accessibility
Start being truly competitive. Start calling competition out on violations of regulations. know the rule better than them and let your potential clients know you are the one they want because you do everything right according to the FAA regulations.
Done is better than perfect! Main lesson of my first year
"Done is better than perfection". Man, hit me between the eyes! lol I'm a virgo and will procrastinate for perfection so I totally get this. Great video and can't believe I was the first like!!! Never happened before. lol
Holy ish... I'm a virgo and I'm the same way. Never knew that. I'll dwell on perfection and never finish
Me too...
I'm a Cancer and the same applies, so I don't think it's the stars fault 😀
Finally found someone in Australia with a drone channel.
Nice video, but you cannot fly a drone commercially until you pass your Part 107 licensing exam. It does not matter if you are accepting money to look at your neighbor's roof, or you have your own drone business, a license is required. The FAA will come down on you quite hard if you are caught.
This is true. Get the license if you're serious.
In USA if you do anything but fun with a Drone you'll need a Part 107 License. No matter how light-weight it is. You can fly up to a 55lb drone for fun as long as you have the TRUST PILOT certificate (FREE) and your drone registered (5$) but as soon as you want to even post a single video on UA-cam for revenue or sell any footage to anyone or even get a free cigarette / gum for your pics you need a Part 107 (175$ for exam and 20 hours of studying)
Just to clarify the license statement in the US, the FAA requires you to have a license as a UAS Remote Pilot for any commercial purpose, regardless of drone weight. For drones under 0.55lbs that are being flown under the exception for Recreational flyers, they do not need to be registered. All drones being flown for commercial purposes need to be registered regardless of weight.
The mini 2 in the Us will not get around either licensing (Part 107) or registration as all drones used for commercial purposes must be registered.
The most honest review I’ve heard
Mini 3 pro is one of our fleet favourites ❤
Wow! I watched all your videos on pursuing a Ph.D. (I'm currently on my second year) and just found out that you have a drone channel! Today is a good day.
In the USA you will need a part 107 license and insurance
What great video thank you for the tips .😊
Great Analysis
Thanks for taking the tome to make this, it's appreciated.
My pleasure!
Question that comes to mind is for investing.... do you try to invest and learn about investing while you're trying to create a drone business or do you have someone else do your finances(investing) ?
Love the video! Thank you for the info, but I have to ask about your shirt! i LOVE IT! Please send me a link! Thanks!
Happy to find a fellow Aussie who is into drone business stuff. I've started recently and worked with a major company that reached out to me on Instagram. It was a great experience and then quality was pretty damn good, both me and the client were happy about it. Problem is - other than the initial luck based order is filled, I find it very hard to market our services here in Australia to source new work. What about you mate? I'm in Sydney, where are you based?
If you are going to derive an income from a drone in the USA, you MUST HAVE the FFA 107 Drone pilot license.
Excellent video, the information was seems very accurate and aligned with how I think this is going to go. First thing I have to do is get my Part 107 (in the US), after that I think I’ll choose my drone and with some research ill start off doing freelance work or some freebies like you called it to build my portfolio. Thanks again for the information!
Enjoying your content. Good luck with your endeavour
Thanks so much!
Hell no!!!! Its become much harder to get work. Why? Well, where I live we have prospective clients purchasing their own drones to take their own photos or video content. There are weekend warriors who call themselves ' cinematographers' and sell their cheap mavic and soul for the cheapest rate that defies getting out of bed. DJI has made great drones, but the death of business for many is that the drones are far too easy to fly and cheap that anyone can do it now. If the world of drone work was just heavy hex and octo copters and specialist training and far more policed licensing then YES, there would be significant work for those who have paid the hefty fees for high end gear and training as the small weekend warriors are unable to acquire the gear or training. If you are fortunate to have connections in the motion picture or TV sectors then you are ok as they have budgets and require heavy lift drones. I personally would not recommend trying to start a drone business unless you live in a city where nobody else has a drone.
In the U.S. you can not legally fly a drone for anything other than recreational purposes without obtaining your Party 107 pilot license.
Hi there, what's the link for the LinkedIn video, pls?
Thanx alot bro
What camera would you recommend for photogrammetry of single buildings in the construction industry? (For ArchViz - RealityCapture)
So far, from what I've learned, best option is Phantom 4 PRO V2. It's compatible with every major Software and it has a powerful GPS for relative accuracy. Remember you don't "need" GCPs for that kind of work. So save some money and don't go for thr RTK version. If you're looking to get into cartography, then you MUST go for the RTK and a pin-point GPS to measure down to cms the GCP's coordinates. But for buildings and construction sites, you'll be more than fine.
Phantom 4 pro v2 with rtk if you want precise absolute accuracy, the non rtk if absolute accuracy is not necessary. The P4Pro has a 1" sensor with a pixel count that is great for small GSDs, it also has great dynamic range and contrast. If you have the RTK model you don’t need GCPs, you just need a base station, that’s the whole point of RTK/PPK. GCPs are absolutely necessary if you want accurate absolute positioning without RTK/PPK.
Nicely done. Thx‼️🎯🤓
Thank you
Where can i get that business model canvas ?
Don’t you only need the license if your drone is over 250 g. Can you start a business with a drone under 250 g ?
You can, but you can’t call it business) just hobby
A half hour course gets you a licence for three years...? I don't think so somehow...maybe put up a link as I had to do a shedload more than half an hour and practical flying too, and it ain't cheap either...Safe flying up there people...🍊
First step is what you mentioned. Put hours into a financial sheet (no matter the complexity), as long as it has three main variables for you to analyze.
1. cost of stablishment
2. At least 3 years
3. Define as close as possible how your sales structure will work. If you do, you can mix and match fixed costs with more accuracy and leave your self some headroom for variable costs.
Forget about banks, VAT, interests...that's secondary.
Focus on a well structured and defined SALES STRUCTURE. Don't bundle all sales into one figure. If you do that, your relative accuracy in the short term will be fine, but once you start proyecting in the future, everything will fall apart. Costs are easy and they depend heavily on how risk prone are you.
This is my experience so far. Have in mind that none of what you put down on your sheet will be close to reality, but will provide the best tools to adapt and reduce the risk of unwanted surprises.
I just started mine not long ago I charge just $50 for now I do real estate mostly and when people want videos of their car or whatever else they want
Stop capping
If you take cash only then you can have a 100% tax-free income
Yeah illegally haha. Wich I'm all against taxes and government overreach but that'd be sketchy. You'd get caught eventually
666th like!
Ahahahahah
These UA-camrs don’t know anything about drone business, we never charge customer hourly) we charge by projects) it’s so silly to charge per hour, customer doesn’t care how much time it takes, only a result is important
LOL at all the comments from Yanks about 107, UA-cam is international, all countries have different regs
Why are you talking in dollars, you are from the UK, what bollocks.
Because he's in Australia, they use Dollars last time I checked.
@@neilfoster814 because the US is everyone’s daddy.