With so many compelling priorities, what is the best way to get started in the drone business?
In today’s episode we discuss the optimal way for drone pilots to get started with their drone business.
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Today’s question is from Andrew, who would like to know the best way for pilots to get started in the drone business and what are some of the factors that need to be kept in mind when starting one.
Thanks for the question Andrew. Starting a business in today’s inflationary environment is challenging as such and demands a thorough and disciplined approach for the business owner. Drone businesses are no different and require sufficient rigor and passion. In today’s episode we talk about possible low hanging fruits in the drone industry, ways to improve skills and the value of networking to grow one’s business. We also discuss in detail about 2 key aspects of growing a drone business – Quality and consistency and how these effectively help in business growth. Lastly, we round up the current drone market and talk about the latest in the industry that business owners and pilots need to keep in mind while pursuing a career in the drone industry.
Tune in today to learn more about how you can get started in the drone business and build a successful drone business.
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Timestamps
[05:20] Today’s question – What is the best path to get started in my drone business?
[06:41] Some low hanging fruits in a drone business
[9:48] Developing skills and networking to help grow a business
[13:08] Software and mechanisms to master
[13:49] How to understand the nuances of different drone jobs and identify recurring jobs
[16:25] Why quality and consistency can greatly help your drone business ?
[17:48] Why advertising is a good bet to beat the current inflationary environment ?
[18:50] DJI’s new drone
[24:08] Will other pilots use RemoteID? What are its implications?
