I'm glad to hear that some of this video was helpful. FPV is a lot of fun... definitely growing and being appreciated more than in the past for commercial work.
Planning to get a drone soon and this video has delivered what the title said.. AWESOME! Do you think MAVIC 2 ZOOM is a good start for me for the purpose of : 1. Helping me deliver better quality content in my channel 2. Helping me making some money by applying some of your suggestions Anyway nice tips and keep it flowing BRO 👊😎
I'm 64, live along the pacific coast, and I'm just looking to contribute more with the years I have left. I was a private pilot. I like photography, but was not professional. I've made a couple of small videos before, for weddings and birthdays. It just appeals to me now, to be among people, and saving memories. I was even involved in mapping, in the military, for missile shots and recovery operations. This all appeals to me! But I think I'll start small, with the weddings &/or real estate stuff. I'm sure they will be tough enough customers for now. Thanks Brett! I'm subscribed, I'll go check out all of your other videos next. You are very personable and professional! So I hope to learn that from you as well, relative to this business anyway.
@@mariusdora9872 I took a live class, for flying skills. It was honestly somewhat a waste. Meanwhile I've applied for some drone jobs, where I would be trained (quickly, as opposing to me doing that myself and/or with friends). I'm still waiting to hear from a couple of them, but it seems promising. If I get the job I will be doing real estate primarily, and evidently a lot of it as this company is popular. Regardless, this is my path, it will go slower than I want perhaps, or maybe get fast tracked by a job. We'll see. Meanwhile I live in such a beautiful place I'll be more than happy to fly locally for movies & pictures on my own dime as it were.
@@kevinwells4986 Just go for it! My advice is fly and edit as much as possible, it´ll be your CV as jobs start appearing :) You certainly have all the right background and pre-conditions, no doubt you'll make beautiful videos!
Lol, you say you are 64 like you've made it to 100, C'mon man, really? tell the same thing to a 80 or 90 year old dude and watch his answer. You got a long way to go bro.
@@kevinpaul8144 perhaps the commenter was asking that Brett (this channel) would offer such a video..? Not that they weren't already available elsewhere.
For the guys living in rural areas like myself. Talk to livestock ranches, game reserves an hunting ranches. They pay a group of cowboys (though usually already working for the ranch) to search with dogs and find 1 cow or multiple. The dogs run in and find the animal and run it out to be roped. Use the drones with thermal cameras to search for missing livestock or to keep track of game population per acre. Using anything flying on any type of game is very illegal if used wrong. So check with your state's regulations before a game warden stops you. Also to check hog traps on big farms that might have 10 traps and dont want to spend time on a side x side checking each one. The mapping for this might work great also.
Thanks for these infos!!!..I just dont understand those "94 thumbs down" persons hahahha...what not to like bout this vlog?..its shared infos for all....
That's not the way to think diversify there all sorts of niche not exactly" legal " avenues you could take that would make you much more then a dollar you need to set your goals to the gutters not to the stars!!
Pretty awesome and informative video, especially in these times.. I’m in the real estate industry and I am practicing my drone skills before I say anything 😅. Mapping and thermo look pretty interesting and there is definitely a market for that. Anything you post is gold brother keep it up 👍🏽
I've been doing solar for 8 years, I bought a drone to do job walks and finished pictures, but I enjoy the drone work more than the electrical/roof work
I have a business just not in the drone/ photography market. I was expecting to see maybe some less serious ways I guess so to speak, maybe something for side cash, but I get your point. It was more of a joke aimed at mavic mini users such as myself who thought the idea was possible before
@@brettgaramella I am really puzzled here... what is the issue with the Mavic Mini? It can do 2.7k at 30fps which is more than enough to do a shitload of paying jobs. Being a pro and being able pay thousands for a drone to do pro gigs is awesome but don't put all your hopes on your drone. It's just a tool. If you know how to do shit you'll ge the job done with the Mavic Mini, trust me. Also, you can't just start a business which you know nothing about and start spending that much money... you need to be smart and start slow to see if it gets you somewhere. Once you can fuck around and do what you want on a budget tool-set maybe you can move on a start getting the more expensive shit. This is exactly the same reason why people who get into photography start with APS-C cameras or second hand gear instead of selling a kidney to buy a full-frame top of the line Leica. It just doesn't make sense to tell people to drop AT LEAST 2k on a drone to start playing around...
@@fredericopereira6444 If you are happy with your drone business, then keep it up. Spending $2K on a drone is not that much overhead if you want to start a drone business. You may get some jobs with using a Mavic Mini, but it will be difficult to turn into a full-time business. You want to retain your clients, and having the right equipment is a part of doing business, and will allow you to charge more per job. But like I said, if you can do it with the Mavic Mini, that's great, but your portfolio, the clients you get, and your net profit will be so much better when you have a drone like the Phantom 4 Pro or Inspire 2.
Hey Brett! I'm really interested in seeing a video about drone inspections! The reason I'm getting into drone piloting is to open a surveying and inspection firm - I haven't narrowed down my business plan, right now I've just bought an entry level mavic and begun studying for my part 107. I'm sure I'll need to pick up a more sophisticated piece of equipment down the road. But I'm excited about all the opportunities in this industry!
@Matthew W The way I understand it, there's registration of a drone and certification to fly a drone for business or work. You must register your drone if it weighs over .55 lbs. Otherwise, you can fly small drones as a hobbyist. If you expect to fly larger drones for profit, you have to get certification... kind of like getting a CDL if you want to be a pro truck driver. As someone who's just starting out, I plan to register my drone, then take it outside of town to practice for my certification. I figure there's less potential to piss off a neighbor or incur the attention of cops if I'm practicing out in the desert where I'm not bothering anyone.
@Matthew W I'm also lucky that there's a local "airport" in my area where people regularly fly their RC airplanes and drones. I know that I'm safe to fly drones there and they even have electrical outlets to keep batteries charged and a shaded area where I can sit and fly.
Thanks for such valuable information. You did a really good basic presentation of all these different aspects of drone use and I'm glad you talked about the equipment a bit and of course the drone license. I just want to say that I like all of your videos. You have a really positive personality and it makes it so much easier to focus on what your saying and stay interested. Keep up the good work. Marc T.
In Italy, with exception of wedding and in very rare cases for agricolture, none of your brilliant ideas are implementable. I also traied exactly what your showed, but people don't understand yet the pontenthiality. In other words, I started a market with no customers...
@@brettgaramella btw excellent video w good ideas to explore. I live in the Philippines and just getting into drones. I'm thinking I could as a hobbyist begin trading aerial shots for free nights and food with the many resorts within hours away.
Love the tips sir! Just created a "1 stop link" for my real estate clients. So that was nice to hear, haha. Will definitely look into the construction side. New subscriber here, thanks!
Great video....I actually DO live in Charleston SC..loved seeing that bridge. I've had a drone for only a month, but having some photography skills really opens up the potential for earning a few sheckels.
Hi js1600, I work with GIS and maps, I do maps and would be happy to get aquatinted with you and have a conversation my email is Roman@EarthRome.com , thanks Roman
Man, Brett, I am really sorry to say it but drone business is really drying up. I have been working my drone since 2017 but starting around Sept, for me, things are bad for the private fellow like me. One of the main problems is there are suddenly tons of pilots working without a 107. The worst of big photography companies. Because they already have a huge share of the photographic market they just use a drone as another camera without regard to the FAA law. The same goes for real estate companies. They buy a drone and assign a worker as the pilot. They may or may not get him a 107. Either way, when you contact them they just tell you they already have a drone pilot. I have seen this over and over again. Companies like DroneBase, where I use to make a majority of my money are turning more enterprise and are not looking much for small-time jobs. My jobs for them have dried up in the last six months. Any jobs that DroneBase offers anymore are for less than a hundred bucks and they want you to drive 50 or more miles to do it. Then soon we are going to have to look at the ridiculous rules the FAA is going to impose soon. It's not worth the effort anymore but it still is a nice hobby.
@@brettgaramella Thanks for checking Brett. Things are bad on the Seattle side. Most of the problem up here is/was the nursing homes. 30 deaths of our 50 some at one place. Now I am told that 52 others there have the virus. We are on the western side of Puget Sound and we only had our first case in our county yesterday. None the less we just stay home. Since all this started we have only been off our property twice to pick up some meds and food. We are going to keep doing that as long as we have to. Stay safe also my friend.
Here’s a comment that most likely wouldn’t be replicated 🤣 The drone in the background is displayed in such a classy manner. My eyes are drawn to it everytime. Kudos 😊
1. Real Estate Photos and/or Videos 2. Weddings (Colaborate with a Photographer) 3. Locas Business and PIR 4. Licenses Footage 5. Content Creator 6. Affiliated Program - You will espect a comission of 4% - 6%. 7. Adverstising - Google AdSense 8. Inspection - You will need a termo camara. 9. Construction Site Bonus: Mapping
Thanks for stressing that people shouldn't go out and try to undercut everyone else. If you devalue the industry, you and everyone else will suffer. When starting a new business, emphasize the value and quality of your service, not "I'm cheap." People are willing to pay for a quality service.
I don't know why you need a commercial license after all you are not going to be flying in commercial airspace. Your skill in drone flying should be enough. I believe it's just another money grab. People know not to fly over 400', keep it in the line of sight and don't do anything stupid like flying it over a bunch of people. Why don't they want people with cell phone video cameras to get a license. If someone wants to break the law they will do it no matter how many licenses they are required. Too much government... Too many out of work lawyers.....
Does monetized footage from another country require you to register and be licensed as commercial in the States? I have not seen anything on this. But, I assume that you can still remain a hobbyist due to the fact you were not operating under US law.
Hello im just subscribe ur page. Im Elie live now in Philippines. Im a TREX driver. And now i start drone and make videos here. I hope u can help me to find a way team u wz some videos from Philippines, happy new year
I got a mini 2 recently to learn and don't have a massive budget. I find flying it easy. Can I use it for money making? I realize it's not ideal but it does have a decent camera. I also have a canon m50 with a few lenses for vlogging, talking head, and other. I also have sound gear like mics etc with a variety of connectability with my camera.
Why does no one talk about high quality video editing? The laptop or desktop with the high end hardware that will enable you to edit 4k at 60 Fps will cost more than the 2k drone. It will take months to learn the editing software to get you to the point of producing a quality video product in a timely manner for your customers. You will need a solid internet connection, preferably a cable connection to upload the video to the cloud or utube. Flying the drone is the easy part!
Put more out on the Evo two series Brett. I particularly run the Autel series and am pleased w their tech. How do you feel about DJI having the ability to spy on anybody who has their technology? You are aware of that aren’t you? And if you’re unaware of that anybody who else that doesn’t know this sorry Brett but I’m not trying to come down on your DJI but you know how everything is with China right now and DJI is one of their back doors into our tech. Do a little more research Brett you’ll see. Honestly, that’s why I don’t use the DJI is for that reason alone. I’m not crushing your advertising or anything I just feel like you need to know what you’re dealing with in terms of DJI and the Chinese.
Hi Jorge, how are you . I am a GIS Tech and do mapping , give me a shout and we can start a conversation Roman@EarthRome.com and my website is EarthRome.com . thanks
As you start learning more about what you can and can't do with your drone, you start going, "that shot was do illegal, that was illegal, you can't fly that high, that definitely wasn't DLOS" 😂😂
Well, you're probably talking with the 80% that don't do that well. The top 10-20% are doing very well, those are the people you want to talk and network with.
@@brettgaramella they say all of the planning, remembering the names, and dealing with Bridezillas, makes weddings more of a people person affair than any type of photography event.
Brilliant video very informative, couple there i hadn't thought of, I love my mavic 2 pro and keep discovering more and more uses for it.. Its so good!!
Most realtors in my area won’t spend 2 cents on anything. I tried that angle with maintaining properties and they’d rather have it grow up in the windows then keep it maintained. I could never understand that.
What if I make a drone flying park where people go and fly their drone or can rent it. also can be a flying trainer or a drone flying show. possibilities are endless.
Really depends what type of clients or video you're shooting, but yes, it can improve your production value and creativity. And most FPV pilots who get hired for commercial work get paid as much as Inspire 2 pilots because of the sophistication and degree of difficulty it takes to fly an FPV drone well.
We got nice little city here where I live whenever I share send people pictures of it they ask me what happened when did the Russian bomb ya folks ask me...
Guys you got to think outside the box instead of doing work with your drone to try to make money why don't you rent out your drone and make company where people can rent your drone a lot of people want to drone but they can't afford it maybe a contractor wants to look at a roof he'll come right a drone from you
Hi Darrion, how are you . I am a GIS Tech and do mapping , give me a shout and we can start a conversation Roman@EarthRome.com and my website is EarthRome.com . thanks
more mapping, thermal, and enterprise solutions. its a way for real professionals to stand out. everyone with a drone thinks the can call the real estate agent they know and do their work.
thank you for that awesome video. So yes!!, inspection, construction, documentation and mapping are very interesting, i hope you're making a video on that.
Hi D Squared, how are you . I am a GIS Tech and do mapping , I haven't used drones but I mapped various things for a number of years , give me a shout and we can start a conversation , Roman@EarthRome.com and the website is EarthRome.com . thanks
The Air 2S is a better option these days. Can do 4k 60fps, 5.4k 24 & 30fps, and can be setup to track and follow you on it's own without having to pilot it at all.
Hello , I am a freelancer I work on ortho, mapping, lidar and uav data too . I will be providing outputs like orthophoto,DEM ,DSM, colour point cloud, CONTOURS and MAPPING.and data matching with gcp also.please contact if u need any DATA SET to be processed.
I love this video, TY! I was gifted a DJI Inspire 1 Pro (little brother is a producer/film maker and used the drone for some amazing projects)....I'm 45, Commercial rated Fixed wing pilot.....and with the pandemic and all the other crap....I have had to reimagine what I can do with my education and licenses. Drones became #1! I'm participating in a new PT107 Drone program (Aquiline Drones), that focuses on manual flight and autonomous flight. But not experience in drones at all really....I know all the flight rules and airspaces, everything it took me to be a commercial pilot....but with this new added realm of flying is awesome! Already have real-estate agents local that I reached out to about work and what they need, and its HUGE! HUGE car guy, so also reached out to all my car groups to do shoots of their meets and such also. Im excited for this new field (to me)! And cant wait to get going! Thanks guys/gals at Drone Pilot Pro, you videos are awesome!
Thank you for the kind words Ian. The Inspire 1 Pro is a great drone, especially with the ability to use different types of lenses and thermal cameras too. Best of luck in your new career with drones!
I have a few questions 1:) don't see any update videos of you talking about mapping inspection. 2:) So pretty much this drone business is about hustling jobs to get hire? 3:) You talking about the test where can I study for drone licence? 4:) Isn't Yamaha a have a helicopter that spray pesticides over farms. I'm guessing that a mapping drone. 5:) how do you get a job over seas? By looking at your default video on this? 6:) how do I find a drone person who would like to rent my website to help him/her build client on finding job
Hello Bluecavemen, 1:) don't see any update videos of you talking about mapping inspection. Been working on a few of my drone courses, so that video won’t come out until next year. 2:) So pretty much this drone business is about hustling jobs to get hire? There is hustle involved, but it’s where you look and also your marketing/business skills that allow you to get 5 and 6-figure jobs. 3:) You talking about the test where can I study for drone licence? You can study for the commercial drone license test here: courses.thedronepilotpro.com/p/part-107-pro 4:) Isn't Yamaha a have a helicopter that spray pesticides over farms. I'm guessing that a mapping drone. That’s crop spraying, which is different from mapping, though they are in the same field so to speak. Mapping allows pilots to know where to spray. 5:) how do you get a job over seas? By looking at your default video on this? That’s too big of a question. Depends on what you want to do, and where you are located. 6:) how do I find a drone person who would like to rent my website to help him/her build client on finding job I don’t understand what you are asking here? Please specify.
You probably should have talked on what it takes to make money with your drone. $2,000 is not a reasonable budget. In addition to your Part 107 license here in the US, you also have to license yourself as a business and decide what type of business structure you are going to have. You might have multiple business licenses, I had an LLC which was issued through the state and a local business license from the city I was in. Then you have to have the required insurance. You will probably need a decent sized policy. I would thing a million dollar policy would be the minimum, particularly if you will be flying over people or doing inspections at expensive facilities (i.e. powerlines). If you're doing weddings you will probably need to have a lawyer draft up liability waivers incase your drone crashes into someone. You are going to have to invest in support equipment as well. If you are getting into mapping or inspections you will have to have a good Lidar unit. You will have to have a GPS base station and rover to get accurate control points. You will probably have to pay to get training as well. Regardless of your business type, you will need a quality computer than can handle the storage and processing. You will need to appropriate software for post processing your drone footage. You will need a medium to deliver the product to the client and make sure it is viewable by the client. You will need an assistant to help you (required by the FAA). At a minimum this person is going to keep people away from you while you are flying. But if you're into cinematography for example, they may be doing things like pulling focus or controlling the camera while you are flying. If you are surveying or mapping, they might be controlling the payload while you are flying. Then there are the standard business expenses you will have like advertising. To start out realistically a person needs a minimum of $10,000 or more. You can't just buy a $2,000 drone, get your part 107 and say your in business. Far more to making money with a drone than that.
Well, I started out alone with a few thousand dollars and found a way to get insurance for my drone and liability as well rather cheap and with million dollar coverage. I built up everything client by client. You just have to due your due diligence... I didn't go into depth with all this as I didn't want to make a super long video.
Please... most topics in this video are a joke now. Saturation of the drone market, most drone jobs are now incorporated in the company and a lot of places you cannot fly over or around. Liability and insurance must be carried now. Also all.. all all contents and everywhere you fly your DJI drones are tracked. Most companies will not want there drone content out everywhere which is what happens with DJI drones. Maybe others as well. In the cloud without your consent or knowledge. Please update this video with reality of now. BTW I have my 107 license too.
Hi John, great that you have your Part 107 license. Next step is knowing the strategies in order to land high paying clients and get 5-figure jobs. A lot of people struggle with this, which is why I finishing up a drone course to help people land clients and scale their business. The course has a pre-launch special at this moment if you want to check it out: courses.thedronepilotpro.com/p/drone-pilot-pro?coupon_code=PRELAUNCH2021
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Yeah right I'm gonna buy a license to fly a friggin toy...
How to make money with your drone : dont fly the drone at all just do tutorials 😂
Hahaha... Tutorials is actually a lot harder and more time consuming to make money than flying your drone. I enjoy doing both though.
the same goes for drop shipping 😂
In many states, to do mapping, you have to be a licensed surveyor. In Florida that means a four-year degree.
Bro recommend the phantom
Great video, I've tried using some of these tips in my videos, even though I fly FPV more :D
I'm glad to hear that some of this video was helpful. FPV is a lot of fun... definitely growing and being appreciated more than in the past for commercial work.
Nice ideas
Planning to get a drone soon and this video has delivered what the title said.. AWESOME! Do you think MAVIC 2 ZOOM is a good start for me for the purpose of :
1. Helping me deliver better quality content in my channel
2. Helping me making some money by applying some of your suggestions
Anyway nice tips and keep it flowing BRO 👊😎
@@brettgaramella Thanks for the recommendation. Will check it out. Keep your DOPE contents flowing 👊😎
I just bought a clone mavic 2 off of wish app for $30. I'm ready to start making 💰💰💰💰💰💨💨💨💨
I’d love to learn more about mapping and orthomosaic imagery.
@@kevinpaul8144 You just called someone lazy for saying they want to learn something...stfu kevin
Ong stfu kevin
I'm 64, live along the pacific coast, and I'm just looking to contribute more with the years I have left. I was a private pilot. I like photography, but was not professional. I've made a couple of small videos before, for weddings and birthdays. It just appeals to me now, to be among people, and saving memories. I was even involved in mapping, in the military, for missile shots and recovery operations. This all appeals to me! But I think I'll start small, with the weddings &/or real estate stuff. I'm sure they will be tough enough customers for now. Thanks Brett! I'm subscribed, I'll go check out all of your other videos next. You are very personable and professional! So I hope to learn that from you as well, relative to this business anyway.
Hey bud, did you ever try anything with this?
@@mariusdora9872 I took a live class, for flying skills. It was honestly somewhat a waste. Meanwhile I've applied for some drone jobs, where I would be trained (quickly, as opposing to me doing that myself and/or with friends). I'm still waiting to hear from a couple of them, but it seems promising. If I get the job I will be doing real estate primarily, and evidently a lot of it as this company is popular. Regardless, this is my path, it will go slower than I want perhaps, or maybe get fast tracked by a job. We'll see. Meanwhile I live in such a beautiful place I'll be more than happy to fly locally for movies & pictures on my own dime as it were.
@@kevinwells4986 Just go for it! My advice is fly and edit as much as possible, it´ll be your CV as jobs start appearing :) You certainly have all the right background and pre-conditions, no doubt you'll make beautiful videos!
@@kevinwells4986 hey Kevin advertise yourself on craigslist , always get leads that way.
Lol, you say you are 64 like you've made it to 100, C'mon man, really? tell the same thing to a 80 or 90 year old dude and watch his answer. You got a long way to go bro.
Love to see a video on inspecting solar panels cell towers and such.
there's tons, lift your finger
Yes, the same for me !
@@kevinpaul8144 perhaps the commenter was asking that Brett (this channel) would offer such a video..? Not that they weren't already available elsewhere.
For the guys living in rural areas like myself. Talk to livestock ranches, game reserves an hunting ranches.
They pay a group of cowboys (though usually already working for the ranch) to search with dogs and find 1 cow or multiple.
The dogs run in and find the animal and run it out to be roped.
Use the drones with thermal cameras to search for missing livestock or to keep track of game population per acre.
Using anything flying on any type of game is very illegal if used wrong. So check with your state's regulations before a game warden stops you.
Also to check hog traps on big farms that might have 10 traps and dont want to spend time on a side x side checking each one.
The mapping for this might work great also.
Can you elaborate for me?
Thanks for these infos!!!..I just dont understand those "94 thumbs down" persons hahahha...what not to like bout this vlog?..its shared infos for all....
Drinking game: everytime he says Pro you drink
My broke ass watching this video well knowing I won't gain 1 dollar with my Dji Spark: 👁️👄👁️
Start believing in yourself... you won't be broke for long if you make a good plan and stick to it!
@@brettgaramella ty buddy
@@brettgaramella nice dude. Your the real deal. Just gained a subscriber. 🙋
Well not with that attitude you won't.
That's not the way to think diversify there all sorts of niche not exactly" legal " avenues you could take that would make you much more then a dollar you need to set your goals to the gutters not to the stars!!
Would be awesome to see more videos on mapping and enterprise - best software and how to get started!
Absolutely want to do this
2:16 "do a google search for cats". wasn't disappointed
😅 Yeah, I mean "cats FAA testing". But maybe just "cats" is better lol
Pretty awesome and informative video, especially in these times.. I’m in the real estate industry and I am practicing my drone skills before I say anything 😅. Mapping and thermo look pretty interesting and there is definitely a market for that. Anything you post is gold brother keep it up 👍🏽
I've been doing solar for 8 years, I bought a drone to do job walks and finished pictures, but I enjoy the drone work more than the electrical/roof work
How did you get started
Anyone have the “mavic 4 pro” word count😂. But good vid thanks for advice👍
Starts at 2.40 for anyone who don’t want to hear “ phantom 4” every 10 seconds
"How to make money with your drone: Already have thousands to spend on a drone."
Mavic Mini users: oof
If you don't have a few thousand dollars to start a business then you need to keep working at a job, or get a job and cut your spending.
I have a business just not in the drone/ photography market. I was expecting to see maybe some less serious ways I guess so to speak, maybe something for side cash, but I get your point.
It was more of a joke aimed at mavic mini users such as myself who thought the idea was possible before
@@brettgaramella I am really puzzled here... what is the issue with the Mavic Mini?
It can do 2.7k at 30fps which is more than enough to do a shitload of paying jobs.
Being a pro and being able pay thousands for a drone to do pro gigs is awesome but don't put all your hopes on your drone. It's just a tool. If you know how to do shit you'll ge the job done with the Mavic Mini, trust me.
Also, you can't just start a business which you know nothing about and start spending that much money...
you need to be smart and start slow to see if it gets you somewhere.
Once you can fuck around and do what you want on a budget tool-set maybe you can move on a start getting the more expensive shit. This is exactly the same reason why people who get into photography start with APS-C cameras or second hand gear instead of selling a kidney to buy a full-frame top of the line Leica.
It just doesn't make sense to tell people to drop AT LEAST 2k on a drone to start playing around...
@@fredericopereira6444 If you are happy with your drone business, then keep it up. Spending $2K on a drone is not that much overhead if you want to start a drone business. You may get some jobs with using a Mavic Mini, but it will be difficult to turn into a full-time business. You want to retain your clients, and having the right equipment is a part of doing business, and will allow you to charge more per job. But like I said, if you can do it with the Mavic Mini, that's great, but your portfolio, the clients you get, and your net profit will be so much better when you have a drone like the Phantom 4 Pro or Inspire 2.
@@brettgaramella well said
Hey Brett! I'm really interested in seeing a video about drone inspections! The reason I'm getting into drone piloting is to open a surveying and inspection firm - I haven't narrowed down my business plan, right now I've just bought an entry level mavic and begun studying for my part 107. I'm sure I'll need to pick up a more sophisticated piece of equipment down the road. But I'm excited about all the opportunities in this industry!
Glad to hear that! Definitely a lot of work out there.
hows the work going?
Chris, how did everything work out?
im 15 year old trying to make money with drone to help my fam
You can’t, you have to be 16 to take the FAA license test... I just turned 16 and am taking the test soon. Wish me luck lol
Not a problem. You'll have plenty of time to practice and ace your license on your first try!
@Matthew W The way I understand it, there's registration of a drone and certification to fly a drone for business or work. You must register your drone if it weighs over .55 lbs. Otherwise, you can fly small drones as a hobbyist. If you expect to fly larger drones for profit, you have to get certification... kind of like getting a CDL if you want to be a pro truck driver. As someone who's just starting out, I plan to register my drone, then take it outside of town to practice for my certification. I figure there's less potential to piss off a neighbor or incur the attention of cops if I'm practicing out in the desert where I'm not bothering anyone.
@Matthew W I'm also lucky that there's a local "airport" in my area where people regularly fly their RC airplanes and drones. I know that I'm safe to fly drones there and they even have electrical outlets to keep batteries charged and a shaded area where I can sit and fly.
@@lilbitofeverything5801 the secret ingredient is crime
Thanks for the video! I need to get the Part 107 now! :)
Thanks for such valuable information. You did a really good basic presentation of all these different aspects of drone use and I'm glad you talked about the equipment a bit and of course the drone license. I just want to say that I like all of your videos. You have a really positive personality and it makes it so much easier to focus on what your saying and stay interested. Keep up the good work. Marc T.
I would love to learn more about mapping.
In Italy, with exception of wedding and in very rare cases for agricolture, none of your brilliant ideas are implementable. I also traied exactly what your showed, but people don't understand yet the pontenthiality. In other words, I started a market with no customers...
How about shooting resorts and what not for promotional advertising. I'd like to see a vid on the ins and outs.
@@brettgaramella btw excellent video w good ideas to explore. I live in the Philippines and just getting into drones. I'm thinking I could as a hobbyist begin trading aerial shots for free nights and food with the many resorts within hours away.
Love the tips sir! Just created a "1 stop link" for my real estate clients. So that was nice to hear, haha. Will definitely look into the construction side. New subscriber here, thanks!
Great video....I actually DO live in Charleston SC..loved seeing that bridge. I've had a drone for only a month, but having some photography skills really opens up the potential for earning a few sheckels.
in Norway, you cant just do real estate videos, you literally have to be a company to do so.
I'm much more interested in the mapping.
Hi js1600, I work with GIS and maps, I do maps and would be happy to get aquatinted with you and have a conversation my email is Roman@EarthRome.com , thanks Roman
Man, Brett, I am really sorry to say it but drone business is really drying up. I have been working my drone since 2017 but starting around Sept, for me, things are bad for the private fellow like me. One of the main problems is there are suddenly tons of pilots working without a 107. The worst of big photography companies. Because they already have a huge share of the photographic market they just use a drone as another camera without regard to the FAA law. The same goes for real estate companies. They buy a drone and assign a worker as the pilot. They may or may not get him a 107. Either way, when you contact them they just tell you they already have a drone pilot. I have seen this over and over again. Companies like DroneBase, where I use to make a majority of my money are turning more enterprise and are not looking much for small-time jobs. My jobs for them have dried up in the last six months. Any jobs that DroneBase offers anymore are for less than a hundred bucks and they want you to drive 50 or more miles to do it. Then soon we are going to have to look at the ridiculous rules the FAA is going to impose soon. It's not worth the effort anymore but it still is a nice hobby.
@@brettgaramella Thanks for checking Brett. Things are bad on the Seattle side. Most of the problem up here is/was the nursing homes. 30 deaths of our 50 some at one place. Now I am told that 52 others there have the virus. We are on the western side of Puget Sound and we only had our first case in our county yesterday. None the less we just stay home. Since all this started we have only been off our property twice to pick up some meds and food. We are going to keep doing that as long as we have to. Stay safe also my friend.
Here’s a comment that most likely wouldn’t be replicated 🤣 The drone in the background is displayed in such a classy manner. My eyes are drawn to it everytime. Kudos 😊
I would like to know more about the inspections and getting those types of jobs.
Great video.... Thanks... 😃 never expecting the end. This is mine from miami.... Pa lante que pa tras espantan😂😂😂
Do you recommend Mavic Air 2 for real estate?
Yes!
1. Real Estate Photos and/or Videos
2. Weddings (Colaborate with a Photographer)
3. Locas Business and PIR
4. Licenses Footage
5. Content Creator
6. Affiliated Program - You will espect a comission of 4% - 6%.
7. Adverstising - Google AdSense
8. Inspection
- You will need a termo camara.
9. Construction Site
Bonus: Mapping
hey just got my new mavic 3 cine premium combo as an upgrade from the air 2s and this video really helped
AND FINALLY VARIABLE APEERATURE
More on mapping and inspections would be great!
Thanks for stressing that people shouldn't go out and try to undercut everyone else. If you devalue the industry, you and everyone else will suffer. When starting a new business, emphasize the value and quality of your service, not "I'm cheap." People are willing to pay for a quality service.
I don't know why you need a commercial license after all you are not going to be flying in commercial airspace.
Your skill in drone flying should be enough. I believe it's just another money grab.
People know not to fly over 400', keep it in the line of sight and don't do anything stupid like flying it over a bunch of people.
Why don't they want people with cell phone video cameras to get a license.
If someone wants to break the law they will do it no matter how many licenses they are required.
Too much government... Too many out of work lawyers.....
Does monetized footage from another country require you to register and be licensed as commercial in the States? I have not seen anything on this. But, I assume that you can still remain a hobbyist due to the fact you were not operating under US law.
Yup he's high on life.
Hello im just subscribe ur page. Im Elie live now in Philippines. Im a TREX driver. And now i start drone and make videos here. I hope u can help me to find a way team u wz some videos from Philippines, happy new year
I got a mini 2 recently to learn and don't have a massive budget. I find flying it easy. Can I use it for money making? I realize it's not ideal but it does have a decent camera. I also have a canon m50 with a few lenses for vlogging, talking head, and other. I also have sound gear like mics etc with a variety of connectability with my camera.
Why does no one talk about high quality video editing? The laptop or desktop with the high end hardware that will enable you to edit 4k at 60 Fps will cost more than the 2k drone. It will take months to learn the editing software to get you to the point of producing a quality video product in a timely manner for your customers. You will need a solid internet connection, preferably a cable connection to upload the video to the cloud or utube. Flying the drone is the easy part!
Put more out on the Evo two series Brett. I particularly run the Autel series and am pleased w their tech. How do you feel about DJI having the ability to spy on anybody who has their technology? You are aware of that aren’t you? And if you’re unaware of that anybody who else that doesn’t know this sorry Brett but I’m not trying to come down on your DJI but you know how everything is with China right now and DJI is one of their back doors into our tech. Do a little more research Brett you’ll see. Honestly, that’s why I don’t use the DJI is for that reason alone. I’m not crushing your advertising or anything I just feel like you need to know what you’re dealing with in terms of DJI and the Chinese.
Thanks Brett! I would definitely be interested in some mapping and industrial details.
Hi Jorge, how are you . I am a GIS Tech and do mapping , give me a shout and we can start a conversation Roman@EarthRome.com and my website is EarthRome.com . thanks
How much do you usually charge for a real estate site? I'm a beginner
As you start learning more about what you can and can't do with your drone, you start going, "that shot was do illegal, that was illegal, you can't fly that high, that definitely wasn't DLOS" 😂😂
I bought a drone cuz they are cool......making money......that's cool too !!
Can Wait To Learn A New Skill
You're extremely honest. Even about using RUclips! Love it.
Thanks for the tips! Still getting to know my drone 😀
I've talked to wedding photographers, and based on what they told me, I'D NEVER get involved with weddings!
Well, you're probably talking with the 80% that don't do that well. The top 10-20% are doing very well, those are the people you want to talk and network with.
@@brettgaramella they say all of the planning, remembering the names, and dealing with Bridezillas, makes weddings more of a people person affair than any type of photography event.
Its illegal to fly over people without a waiver so no flyover with weddings. The waiver involves putting a parachute on your drone.
Brilliant video very informative, couple there i hadn't thought of, I love my mavic 2 pro and keep discovering more and more uses for it.. Its so good!!
Most realtors in my area won’t spend 2 cents on anything. I tried that angle with maintaining properties and they’d rather have it grow up in the windows then keep it maintained. I could never understand that.
What if I make a drone flying park where people go and fly their drone or can rent it. also can be a flying trainer or a drone flying show. possibilities are endless.
CATS Drone = like Orville the flying cat (drone)...
what about dji fpv is it good with shooting pro videos ??
Really depends what type of clients or video you're shooting, but yes, it can improve your production value and creativity. And most FPV pilots who get hired for commercial work get paid as much as Inspire 2 pilots because of the sophistication and degree of difficulty it takes to fly an FPV drone well.
@@brettgaramella i get it , thank you so much
We got nice little city here where I live whenever I share send people pictures of it they ask me what happened when did the Russian bomb ya folks ask me...
Guys you got to think outside the box instead of doing work with your drone to try to make money why don't you rent out your drone and make company where people can rent your drone a lot of people want to drone but they can't afford it maybe a contractor wants to look at a roof he'll come right a drone from you
Super useful info! No second was wasted in this vid
How to make money with your drown. Sell your drone, and buy Nvidia stock.
I just bought the maverick 3 and trying ti get into mapping or inspection but not sure where to start
Do you think one could just make unsolicited pictures/videos of nice buildings and offer to sell it to the owners?
Do you recommend any specific prep for the part107?
@@brettgaramella thanks for the reply. If you do work on something, I'll be on the lookout. Good luck on retaking it.
Let’s get right into it...........blah blah blah blah blah cmon bruh!!!!
Damn. Usual RUclips waste of my GOD DAMN TIME
Yes I would like more about mapping. Also I would like to learn about surveying
Hi Darrion, how are you . I am a GIS Tech and do mapping , give me a shout and we can start a conversation Roman@EarthRome.com and my website is EarthRome.com . thanks
This a the best video since adam and eve, great tips on making money. you deserve a tips
What is your take on the mavic Air 2?? Is it worth starting a business with??
more mapping, thermal, and enterprise solutions. its a way for real professionals to stand out. everyone with a drone thinks the can call the real estate agent they know and do their work.
8:18 Dont Price Low
thank you for that awesome video. So yes!!, inspection, construction, documentation and mapping are very interesting, i hope you're making a video on that.
you forgot to tell us to make money by telling everyone on youtube 9 ways they can make money
yes, very interested in thermal & mapping. Thanks for your awesomeness Brett, keep sharing the great info.
Hi D Squared, how are you . I am a GIS Tech and do mapping , I haven't used drones but I mapped various things for a number of years , give me a shout and we can start a conversation , Roman@EarthRome.com and the website is EarthRome.com . thanks
The Air 2S is a better option these days. Can do 4k 60fps, 5.4k 24 & 30fps, and can be setup to track and follow you on it's own without having to pilot it at all.
Only thing that sucks is it isn’t linked with drone deploy
Can you give me more info on construction and inspection using drones please
Yes I was wondering if you could send me more info on the mapping
Is it okay to post a drone clips inside my vlog and stul montize it?
Hey can i sell other's Drone. For eg. Other Drone Brand.
everyone is just trying to justify buying and expensive drone
good staff, link me to mapping tips techniques etc.
Hello , I am a freelancer I work on ortho, mapping, lidar and uav data too . I will be providing outputs like orthophoto,DEM ,DSM, colour point cloud,
CONTOURS and MAPPING.and data matching with gcp also.please contact if u need any DATA SET to be processed.
Great video ! Thank you for sharing. Hello from Mexico !!
Interested in constrution , mapping ;and real-estate
I love this video, TY! I was gifted a DJI Inspire 1 Pro (little brother is a producer/film maker and used the drone for some amazing projects)....I'm 45, Commercial rated Fixed wing pilot.....and with the pandemic and all the other crap....I have had to reimagine what I can do with my education and licenses. Drones became #1! I'm participating in a new PT107 Drone program (Aquiline Drones), that focuses on manual flight and autonomous flight. But not experience in drones at all really....I know all the flight rules and airspaces, everything it took me to be a commercial pilot....but with this new added realm of flying is awesome! Already have real-estate agents local that I reached out to about work and what they need, and its HUGE! HUGE car guy, so also reached out to all my car groups to do shoots of their meets and such also. Im excited for this new field (to me)! And cant wait to get going! Thanks guys/gals at Drone Pilot Pro, you videos are awesome!
Thank you for the kind words Ian. The Inspire 1 Pro is a great drone, especially with the ability to use different types of lenses and thermal cameras too. Best of luck in your new career with drones!
Hahaha man you made my day at the end of the video when you said “Siempre pa lante, nunca para atrás” 💪
Thanks a lot!!!! Greetings from Greece 🌞
I have a few questions
1:) don't see any update videos of you talking about mapping inspection.
2:) So pretty much this drone business is about hustling jobs to get hire?
3:) You talking about the test where can I study for drone licence?
4:) Isn't Yamaha a have a helicopter that spray pesticides over farms. I'm guessing that a mapping drone.
5:) how do you get a job over seas? By looking at your default video on this?
6:) how do I find a drone person who would like to rent my website to help him/her build client on finding job
Hello Bluecavemen,
1:) don't see any update videos of you talking about mapping
inspection.
Been working on a few of my drone courses, so that video won’t come out until next year.
2:) So pretty much this drone business is about hustling jobs to get hire?
There is hustle involved, but it’s where you look and also your marketing/business skills that allow you to get 5 and 6-figure jobs.
3:) You talking about the test where can I study for drone licence?
You can study for the commercial drone license test here: courses.thedronepilotpro.com/p/part-107-pro
4:) Isn't Yamaha a have a helicopter that spray pesticides over farms. I'm guessing that a mapping drone.
That’s crop spraying, which is different from mapping, though they are in the same field so to speak. Mapping allows pilots to know where to spray.
5:) how do you get a job over seas? By looking at your default video on this?
That’s too big of a question. Depends on what you want to do, and where you are located.
6:) how do I find a drone person who would like to rent my website to help him/her build client on finding job
I don’t understand what you are asking here? Please specify.
a drone operating video for inspections would be super cool bro
Do you need a license to be a content creator because I wanna post videos on RUclips
You probably should have talked on what it takes to make money with your drone. $2,000 is not a reasonable budget. In addition to your Part 107 license here in the US, you also have to license yourself as a business and decide what type of business structure you are going to have. You might have multiple business licenses, I had an LLC which was issued through the state and a local business license from the city I was in. Then you have to have the required insurance. You will probably need a decent sized policy. I would thing a million dollar policy would be the minimum, particularly if you will be flying over people or doing inspections at expensive facilities (i.e. powerlines). If you're doing weddings you will probably need to have a lawyer draft up liability waivers incase your drone crashes into someone. You are going to have to invest in support equipment as well. If you are getting into mapping or inspections you will have to have a good Lidar unit. You will have to have a GPS base station and rover to get accurate control points. You will probably have to pay to get training as well. Regardless of your business type, you will need a quality computer than can handle the storage and processing. You will need to appropriate software for post processing your drone footage. You will need a medium to deliver the product to the client and make sure it is viewable by the client. You will need an assistant to help you (required by the FAA). At a minimum this person is going to keep people away from you while you are flying. But if you're into cinematography for example, they may be doing things like pulling focus or controlling the camera while you are flying. If you are surveying or mapping, they might be controlling the payload while you are flying. Then there are the standard business expenses you will have like advertising. To start out realistically a person needs a minimum of $10,000 or more. You can't just buy a $2,000 drone, get your part 107 and say your in business. Far more to making money with a drone than that.
Well, I started out alone with a few thousand dollars and found a way to get insurance for my drone and liability as well rather cheap and with million dollar coverage. I built up everything client by client. You just have to due your due diligence... I didn't go into depth with all this as I didn't want to make a super long video.
Nice tips. Thanks
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Please... most topics in this video are a joke now. Saturation of the drone market, most drone jobs are now incorporated in the company and a lot of places you cannot fly over or around. Liability and insurance must be carried now. Also all.. all all contents and everywhere you fly your DJI drones are tracked. Most companies will not want there drone content out everywhere which is what happens with DJI drones. Maybe others as well. In the cloud without your consent or knowledge. Please update this video with reality of now. BTW I have my 107 license too.
Hi John, great that you have your Part 107 license. Next step is knowing the strategies in order to land high paying clients and get 5-figure jobs. A lot of people struggle with this, which is why I finishing up a drone course to help people land clients and scale their business. The course has a pre-launch special at this moment if you want to check it out: courses.thedronepilotpro.com/p/drone-pilot-pro?coupon_code=PRELAUNCH2021
Good video. I like the mapping idea. I might try to market making a map for the campgrounds when we go camping this 4th of July.