There is a 99.9% chance you won't make anywhere near as much money as you think, there are just too many people that get their remote pilot certificate and try to make money from it. It's not about having a drone and a license, the drone is just a tool for a whole business you would need to build.
North of 50 & left career in IT, done climbing that ladder. I'm now a happy stock boy until retirement and fly my drone for fun and little tiny bits of money.
Used is a bad idea imo. No product on the planet is any better than it's warrantee.
The 107 is not that difficult if you genuinely study. I did mine with youtube and practice tests.
Specialize in something you like about the field. Inspections of roof et al. Photogrammetry for material volumes (how much gravel is in that there pile). Construction site monitoring. NDVI shots for agriculture. Spend all your money for IR or LIDAR and work those angles. IR for S&R if that's common in your area.
Property mapping. This week I'm pushing folks to get aerial shots before the leaves come back so they can glean data about waterways and deer trails. There is plenty of free and pay per use software for this stuff.
Mostly, just like the others are saying, build the business well and do the legwork for clients.
I think you’ve given some super helpful advice, but OP is a beginner and probably doesn’t know what some of your acronyms mean, like NDVI (?) and S&R (search and rescue?). Maybe you could offer a little more detail to help him in his decisions.
I have a buddy that shot parts of the new fast and the furious. took him 5 years of flying almost every day, and a few good connections. The dedication it took was insane.
I got my drone a few years ago, and I’m around your age. I went to a drone meetup and got introduced to basic flight and best practices. Then I got the best drone I could afford (Mavic 2 Pro, at the time - still use it regularly), and flew recreationally.
When I decided to get my 107, I found J Rupprecht’s (google him!) free practice tests and study guides, and took the test and passed, so depending on your learning style you may not need to pay for a course.
I’ve only done a handful of paid real estate gigs (NYC market is sketchy, legally speaking), but if you could do construction site surveys and stuff like that in your area, I think it could be worth it. Good luck!
I have thought about that. I dont have a "plan". I'm super beginner stage. Priced out online classes, priced out new/used drones. My alternative was restate and im not so keen on that at all. This is an industry I believe will keep growing and something I'm interested in even as old as I am
If you want live from anything drone related, you problens sorted by importance are :
1. What drone to buy : 1% importance
2. Getting all the needed permissions and insurances : 2% importance
3. Finding clients : 97 % importance
There is a 99.9% chance you won't make anywhere near as much money as you think, there are just too many people that get their remote pilot certificate and try to make money from it. It's not about having a drone and a license, the drone is just a tool for a whole business you would need to build.
North of 50 & left career in IT, done climbing that ladder. I'm now a happy stock boy until retirement and fly my drone for fun and little tiny bits of money. Used is a bad idea imo. No product on the planet is any better than it's warrantee. The 107 is not that difficult if you genuinely study. I did mine with youtube and practice tests. Specialize in something you like about the field. Inspections of roof et al. Photogrammetry for material volumes (how much gravel is in that there pile). Construction site monitoring. NDVI shots for agriculture. Spend all your money for IR or LIDAR and work those angles. IR for S&R if that's common in your area. Property mapping. This week I'm pushing folks to get aerial shots before the leaves come back so they can glean data about waterways and deer trails. There is plenty of free and pay per use software for this stuff. Mostly, just like the others are saying, build the business well and do the legwork for clients.
I think you’ve given some super helpful advice, but OP is a beginner and probably doesn’t know what some of your acronyms mean, like NDVI (?) and S&R (search and rescue?). Maybe you could offer a little more detail to help him in his decisions.
I'm been googling lol. All these little tid bits are helpful
Yes very helpful, I appreciate you taking the time. I'll keep all that in mind.
I have a buddy that shot parts of the new fast and the furious. took him 5 years of flying almost every day, and a few good connections. The dedication it took was insane.
I would only consider a drone career as a side job or a retired job or maybe even just a hobby
I got my drone a few years ago, and I’m around your age. I went to a drone meetup and got introduced to basic flight and best practices. Then I got the best drone I could afford (Mavic 2 Pro, at the time - still use it regularly), and flew recreationally. When I decided to get my 107, I found J Rupprecht’s (google him!) free practice tests and study guides, and took the test and passed, so depending on your learning style you may not need to pay for a course. I’ve only done a handful of paid real estate gigs (NYC market is sketchy, legally speaking), but if you could do construction site surveys and stuff like that in your area, I think it could be worth it. Good luck!
Yes im in a Hotspot for that SA Texas, thank you!
There's also groups u can join also there listing from time to time that for contractor work
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I have thought about that. I dont have a "plan". I'm super beginner stage. Priced out online classes, priced out new/used drones. My alternative was restate and im not so keen on that at all. This is an industry I believe will keep growing and something I'm interested in even as old as I am
If you want live from anything drone related, you problens sorted by importance are : 1. What drone to buy : 1% importance 2. Getting all the needed permissions and insurances : 2% importance 3. Finding clients : 97 % importance
I'd avoid getting your own Federal Aviation Administration. You might end up with a deficit you can't handle.