I think the video might've been better as a two part series I think? Since there was only a small section covering ACTUAL opportunities near the end of the video. Though there was a lot of useful info to completely new pilots but some of it is inaccurate depending on the category of your drone or may be very region specific. For example; In my country (and I believe the US too) if your drone is under 250g you only need commercial licensing if you're actually employed by a company as a pilot, if not all you really need is drone insurance if you're just travelling and doing it as a side-hustle. Which you can get by becoming part of a drone club, which might have agreements with the FAA/CAA or whatever aviation authority it is where you live that give members certain benefits outside the standard regulations. Said clubs may offer discounts if you do want to go down the commercial licensing route too though and actually start a business. Something like that is WELL worth looking into.
CapCut - it's free and relatively easy to use. I actually made an entire video walking through how to edit a video start to finish. You can check it out here: ruclips.net/video/FPqK8Iy4urg/видео.html
Do you have a recommendation for drone education or help with studying for the exam? I've seen a few different "programs" but not sure which is better or full of crap!
Enjoying Jonathan's videos for the business side of drones....as for 107: I would caution to study content that's updated to include 2024 information as Remote ID is such a game changer and major aspect of the exam it alone could affect your score from pass to fail. Most of the best guides on RUclips are a bit outdated. Peltier Photo Courses - They offer a $15 two-month access to it's pool of 300 practice exam questions where you can take the 60 question practice test unlimited times. This may have been the most effective and invaluable tool for me. Every practice exam online is the same it seems. Peltier rose above the competition. I retook it maybe 10 times, and my score went from a fledging 68-70% initially to mid 90s come the day of my exam. Free Content, Mr Migs - After my first 68% and I realized how little I knew, I fount Mr. Migs on RUclips - He really goes into the abstract parts of the exam that many "run of the mill" study guides miss or glaze over; weather, runway orientation, Remote ID, etc. Courses, Pilot Institute. My rationale: Consider the content that's available for free; they're the ones posting actual interviews with FAA reps on new drone law changes and what's more is they're only one of a few listed companies that the FAA directly refers you to from the .gov website. Committed to legal drone operation, they'll even send you FAA registration stickers for your drone for free, sign up for nothing. They have a ton of free content which is probably more than you'll need, although it's worth scratching the surface to discover all they teach, especially post 107. (Not affiliated with any of those - just what I used to score a 90%. Spent $15 on studying. I could have for nothing, but the full access Peltier practice exams really gave me peace of mind.)
@@StickAction-mn7uu I made a whole video where many of the jobs could be done with a DJI Mini 3 Pro. You can check it out here: ruclips.net/video/BAkrzSBAN2c/видео.htmlsi=4BOM8UdcKcvgwwnI
Very nice. After I get my drone I plan on getting some training on learning to fly. I’d rather start with a company that hires/recruits pilots for that experience before going solo wouldn’t you think?
If you want to go that route, I suggest you look into drone network providers like Droners.io; you create a free account and update your profile. Then, when they have jobs in your area, they will contact you to see if you're interested. Its a great way to make some money if you don't have a large client list yet.
Do you have any opinion on the potential for DJI to be banned from the airspace in the US? I have looked at the DOD approved drone list and man, they are expensive!
Yeah, I've definitely been paying attention to it! I hope it doesn't happen, I think it would be bad for the drone community. There just doesn't seem to be any good alternatives right now.
When I start making thousands with my drone, I will start telling others how to do it and become competitors, so the price of my services will be significantly reduced.
Id like to add! The Dji Enterprise drones are a bit expensive but drone mapping or thermal imagining are one of the top jobs for drone pilots too. “Mavic 3 Enterprise” or “Mavic 3 thermal” After i buy the mavic 3 pro cine Im going to buy the mavic 3 thermal to do thermal jobs. Thanks for giving this information fast and not drag it out to make a longer video.
I knew all these tidbits but having them laid out in this manner was super-beneficial. Thanks for the work you put 😅into this. I’ll be a new sub…I’m an engineer with an MBA so the marketing won’t be a problem…t=I need the flight time…
Not silly. I've seen it done before. I think you would need to justify using that vs. a gimbal though. Flying a drone inside a house is risky and could cause significant damage if you crash so make sure you have that insurance! But, it could also be a way to separate you from the competition. Lastly, I would look at using an FPV drone because it can fly in ways traditional drones cannot.
I've always flown indoors with all my drones. With the Mavic Mini 4 I set it into Sports mode or it will not move. So before you fly indoors,..... learn how to really fly your drone.
Don't make your review a dji add just give us the advice my friend. It's a big world with more than one drone manufacturer. Try to be neutral and you'll get much more favorable views and likes
Go buy a new one! If you are just starting out, I recommend buying something small and used because most likely you will crash it. Then, as you become a more competent pilot, upgrade to something else.
@@hubsanrcproductions7222 I would look on FB Marketplace. I've seen some pretty good deals on there. Depending on how severe the crash is, you might be able to repair it instead of buying another one. In the end, its always a risk flying a drone no matter what. To mitigate the risks, I recommend finding a huge empty field with no trees or power lines and practice, practice, practice!
@@hubsanrcproductions7222as Jonathan has stated start slow to become a competent pilot and comfortable first with. I have the connections to get clients pretty quickly however, and I have my 107 license now prior to even gaining experience therefore I am taking my time myself. I purchased a cheap drone first and did not do well at first but again and may I suggest learning drones more so by taking careful notes on the controls and even utilize an online drone simulator to put your notes in use. I recommend doing that for several days putting in around 10 hours or more before putting the time into your actual drone the same way. Jonathan is a good drone educator and frankly one of the best around. I wished he lived closer to take some of the opportunities I have on a commission based on the meantime. Unfortunately he lives a few states away so that simply will not work. My family owns a chain (18 in total) five star restaurants under my family's last name operating for 74 years now since 1948 in a few states and was in Jonathan's state at one time. We also have a real estate agency under my last name and a relative who's a real estate agent. Well known mechanic shop and pro car racer also. I am personally well known as a former alternate Olympian who lived and trained at the OTC (Olympic training center) in Colorado springs also under a college scholarship. Like I stated, I simply do not want to rush clients in the drone industry as they would come in fast. I was offered contracts already for a pool company already when I first was studying for my 107 exam taking videos of their construction areas for underground pools. I advised them that I had to learn the drone first.
Leave a comment sharing the name of your drone business!
I think the video might've been better as a two part series I think? Since there was only a small section covering ACTUAL opportunities near the end of the video. Though there was a lot of useful info to completely new pilots but some of it is inaccurate depending on the category of your drone or may be very region specific.
For example; In my country (and I believe the US too) if your drone is under 250g you only need commercial licensing if you're actually employed by a company as a pilot, if not all you really need is drone insurance if you're just travelling and doing it as a side-hustle. Which you can get by becoming part of a drone club, which might have agreements with the FAA/CAA or whatever aviation authority it is where you live that give members certain benefits outside the standard regulations. Said clubs may offer discounts if you do want to go down the commercial licensing route too though and actually start a business.
Something like that is WELL worth looking into.
4:58 I have almost that exact same shot. was flying from Maverick's point grill. Man, that caught my attention quick.
Sweet! I've been all over the world and Sunset Beach is still my fav place beach to visit.
Really enjoying the videos you've been putting out lately man! This one has me thinking...
Thanks for watching Drew!
Could you put that mini 4 pro on a timer so we can see that 45min of flight time? Thanks.
Thx for the idea, maybe in a future video.
I passed the 107 2 weeks ago. I was ready to buy the DJI mini 4, but have gotten cold feet. This video inspired me not to give up so easy.
That’s so awesome to hear! Starting something new is ALWAYS scary, but success does not come from staying in your comfort zone.
@sailor how is it going now brother?
How has it been ? Did you start a business, hobby or got a job ?
Thanks for sharing your drone business knowledge! Most people are hesitant to share their tricks of the trade.
You bet! Thanks for watching.
Thanks Jonathan. As a beginner, what software would you recommend for video editing?
CapCut - it's free and relatively easy to use. I actually made an entire video walking through how to edit a video start to finish. You can check it out here:
ruclips.net/video/FPqK8Iy4urg/видео.html
I’m originally from OIB but have moved more western part of state this was cool
Sweet! I worked in OIB for about 8 years but since then we have moved to the Charlotte area.
I would like to do clear kayaking drone pictures. I would have to take that test?
If you plan on charging money for that service, then yes, you'll need to pass the Part 107 exam first.
Do you have a recommendation for drone education or help with studying for the exam? I've seen a few different "programs" but not sure which is better or full of crap!
Besides studying for the Part 107, what other drone education are you looking for? I might be able to help you with that. Let me know!
Enjoying Jonathan's videos for the business side of drones....as for 107:
I would caution to study content that's updated to include 2024 information as Remote ID is such a game changer and major aspect of the exam it alone could affect your score from pass to fail. Most of the best guides on RUclips are a bit outdated.
Peltier Photo Courses - They offer a $15 two-month access to it's pool of 300 practice exam questions where you can take the 60 question practice test unlimited times. This may have been the most effective and invaluable tool for me. Every practice exam online is the same it seems. Peltier rose above the competition. I retook it maybe 10 times, and my score went from a fledging 68-70% initially to mid 90s come the day of my exam.
Free Content, Mr Migs - After my first 68% and I realized how little I knew, I fount Mr. Migs on RUclips - He really goes into the abstract parts of the exam that many "run of the mill" study guides miss or glaze over; weather, runway orientation, Remote ID, etc.
Courses, Pilot Institute. My rationale: Consider the content that's available for free; they're the ones posting actual interviews with FAA reps on new drone law changes and what's more is they're only one of a few listed companies that the FAA directly refers you to from the .gov website. Committed to legal drone operation, they'll even send you FAA registration stickers for your drone for free, sign up for nothing. They have a ton of free content which is probably more than you'll need, although it's worth scratching the surface to discover all they teach, especially post 107.
(Not affiliated with any of those - just what I used to score a 90%. Spent $15 on studying. I could have for nothing, but the full access Peltier practice exams really gave me peace of mind.)
Pilot institute
When I studied for my Part 107 I bought a prep course from Drone Launch Academy passed on the first try.
what about the dji mini 3 pro, will that work?
@@StickAction-mn7uu Depends on what type of work you want to get into. It won’t do 3D mapping but will be fine for shooting real estate.
@@JonathanRichey could you name off some things it would be good with?
@@StickAction-mn7uu I made a whole video where many of the jobs could be done with a DJI Mini 3 Pro.
You can check it out here: ruclips.net/video/BAkrzSBAN2c/видео.htmlsi=4BOM8UdcKcvgwwnI
@@JonathanRichey thank you
Really solid advice on how to start. Great video.
You are welcome! Let me know what questions or pain points you have when it comes to starting a drone biz.
Very nice. After I get my drone I plan on getting some training on learning to fly. I’d rather start with a company that hires/recruits pilots for that experience before going solo wouldn’t you think?
If you want to go that route, I suggest you look into drone network providers like Droners.io; you create a free account and update your profile. Then, when they have jobs in your area, they will contact you to see if you're interested. Its a great way to make some money if you don't have a large client list yet.
I just want to now what type of phone holder that was attached to your controller😮
Do you have any opinion on the potential for DJI to be banned from the airspace in the US? I have looked at the DOD approved drone list and man, they are expensive!
Yeah, I've definitely been paying attention to it! I hope it doesn't happen, I think it would be bad for the drone community. There just doesn't seem to be any good alternatives right now.
I doubt it’ll go anywhere. The exact same person sponsored the exact same bill once before and it died never even making it to the floor.
When I start making thousands with my drone, I will start telling others how to do it and become competitors, so the price of my services will be significantly reduced.
I think they just make money off youtube views. If youtube didnt pay anything would they still make content like this?
Thanks. I’m planning to call the environmental mapping business “Beavers and Bivalves”
Creative! Love it.
Thank you so much for all these, make another video with more details 🎉🎉🎉🎉 thanks, I just subscribe
You are welcome! Yes, I have a new video coming out this week!
@JonathanRichey thank you 👍👍👍 am at florida tampa, but Am organizing everything by my self, so people like you help me alot
@@fernandojuarbe77 If you have any suggestions for content you'd like to see on the channel, please let me know!
@@JonathanRichey okay
Mistake number 1. Flying a drone commercially without a license. The fine is $100k
Totally crap, Uncle sam always has to get his cut.
Id like to add! The Dji Enterprise drones are a bit expensive but drone mapping or thermal imagining are one of the top jobs for drone pilots too.
“Mavic 3 Enterprise” or “Mavic 3 thermal”
After i buy the mavic 3 pro cine
Im going to buy the mavic 3 thermal to do thermal jobs.
Thanks for giving this information fast and not drag it out to make a longer video.
thx for watching!
I knew all these tidbits but having them laid out in this manner was super-beneficial. Thanks for the work you put 😅into this. I’ll be a new sub…I’m an engineer with an MBA so the marketing won’t be a problem…t=I need the flight time…
Awesome! I'm glad you found the video helpful!
Could you fly inside a home for the virtual walk-through or is that silly.
Not silly. I've seen it done before. I think you would need to justify using that vs. a gimbal though. Flying a drone inside a house is risky and could cause significant damage if you crash so make sure you have that insurance! But, it could also be a way to separate you from the competition. Lastly, I would look at using an FPV drone because it can fly in ways traditional drones cannot.
@@JonathanRichey thank you so much
@@eddyeverett No problem!
I've always flown indoors with all my drones. With the Mavic Mini 4 I set it into Sports mode or it will not move. So before you fly indoors,..... learn how to really fly your drone.
@@JonathanRichey don't you need a gimbal drone regardless of FPV/cinematic drone? How are you going to show the high ceilings inside a house?
Client Leadtracker? Just get a pencil and paper and write the stuff down.
That could work too!
Mistake #2 may or may not.... well nevermind..
Yeah don't fly your bird beyond you LOS😂
didnt that say ur addy?
Don't make your review a dji add just give us the advice my friend. It's a big world with more than one drone manufacturer. Try to be neutral and you'll get much more favorable views and likes
Thanks for the tip! Stay tuned because I'll be reviewing a new drone in a couple weeks that not DJI.
Transfer money with drone 🤓
Yeah if the drones crashes, then what...
Go buy a new one! If you are just starting out, I recommend buying something small and used because most likely you will crash it. Then, as you become a more competent pilot, upgrade to something else.
@JonathanRichey But no one has money do that...unless you buy Insurance...I didn't get that with my DJI Mini 3...
@@hubsanrcproductions7222 I would look on FB Marketplace. I've seen some pretty good deals on there. Depending on how severe the crash is, you might be able to repair it instead of buying another one. In the end, its always a risk flying a drone no matter what. To mitigate the risks, I recommend finding a huge empty field with no trees or power lines and practice, practice, practice!
@@hubsanrcproductions7222as Jonathan has stated start slow to become a competent pilot and comfortable first with.
I have the connections to get clients pretty quickly however, and I have my 107 license now prior to even gaining experience therefore I am taking my time myself. I purchased a cheap drone first and did not do well at first but again and may I suggest learning drones more so by taking careful notes on the controls and even utilize an online drone simulator to put your notes in use. I recommend doing that for several days putting in around 10 hours or more before putting the time into your actual drone the same way.
Jonathan is a good drone educator and frankly one of the best around. I wished he lived closer to take some of the opportunities I have on a commission based on the meantime. Unfortunately he lives a few states away so that simply will not work.
My family owns a chain (18 in total) five star restaurants under my family's last name operating for 74 years now since 1948 in a few states and was in Jonathan's state at one time. We also have a real estate agency under my last name and a relative who's a real estate agent. Well known mechanic shop and pro car racer also. I am personally well known as a former alternate Olympian who lived and trained at the OTC (Olympic training center) in Colorado springs also under a college scholarship. Like I stated, I simply do not want to rush clients in the drone industry as they would come in fast. I was offered contracts already for a pool company already when I first was studying for my 107 exam taking videos of their construction areas for underground pools. I advised them that I had to learn the drone first.
Get insurance or repair it or if you earn good money than buy new one