This is part-2 of the blog following the steps I took to start my drone business. Drone services are becoming more and more popular, which means that the drone business is becoming a more competitive industry. And for good reason – they offer a unique perspective that can be used in a variety of industries. You …
This blog follows my experiences starting a drone business. Parts 1 & 2 will walk you through the first 8 things I did to start my business. I’ll list the activities, how long each step took, how much it cost, and how difficult it was. To start your drone business you will need to get …
This is Part-3 of our 3-part series on the drone business. Parts 1 & 2 covered photography and mapping services. In this article, we’ll cover inspection services. There are drone inspection business opportunities in telecom, infrastructure, and utilities. You will need to create a solid business plan, find and attract customers, assess competition, learn the …
The Air 2S is still a great choice, even when compared to the newest DJI drone models. The return on investment (ROI) should drive the decision of which drone to buy for your business. The DJI Air 2S still provides the best return on investment (ROI) when compared to Mini 3 Pro, Mavic 3, and …
The first time I used automated flight control I mistakenly instructed the drone to land immediately. This drone landed in a tree. I ultimately retrieved the drone, but I damaged it in the process. He’s a list of the best and worst ideas for getting your drone out of a tree. Getting your drone stuck …
We’ve had a crash course in the business of aerial mapping with drones. During our business operations over the past year, we had some successes and some lessons learned. We’ll review the important things to know for your drone mapping business. Aerial mapping with drones has business opportunities in construction, agriculture, real estate, and many …
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Flying a drone in restricted airspace requires special a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). You must have a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and provide detailed mission documentation as part of the authorization request. To fly a drone in restricted airspace you need to know the specific waiver application process. Waivers for special-use …
If you’re looking to fly a drone for recreational or commercial purposes, it is important to have the proper FAA-approved drone license. You must obtain a TRUST certificate for recreational flight or an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification for commercial drone operations. To get your part 107 remote pilot certification you must be 16 …
How do you know if you need a license to fly a drone? Since 2021 anyone who flies a drone must have some type of FAA license or certification. The penalties for violating the rules can be serious so you need to know what license you need and how to get it. Professional drone flights …
I’d always learned that drone operators pretty much had carte blanche to fly over private property. But it didn’t really make sense to me, because there have to be some limits on what I can do with my drone. So as usual, I did some research, and I found that the story is interesting and …
