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Here’s How To Make Money With Your Drone

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Let’s face it, drones are everywhere. They’re in the air above your local park, inside every other Christmas present, dangling from that tree own the street… But wherever where you may spot a drone, one thing’s for sure. A lot of people have got their hands on one, and they’re capturing plenty of great video. But is there a way to make money from something currently seen as a great hobby?

Many people haven’t yet realized the potential of aerial photography. The biggest secret? Where there’s great video opportunities, there are also lucrative ways to earn some extra cash, or even build a career. Drones have allowed plenty of pilots to quit their jobs and venture off into the sunset doing what they love. If that sounds attractive to you, check out some our ideas of how to make money with drone. We’ve also included some estimated hourly rates, based on information sourced from drone marketplace droners.io.

Here’s how to make money with your drone

Here are just a handful of ideas on how to make money with your drone to help you get started. From beginner to professional there are numerous opportunities out there for any pilot. Anyone seeking to use a drone for business purposes in the USA will need to receive a Section 333 exemption from the FAA.

Aerial Inspections

Many drone pilots are already offering aerial inspection services around the world. These range from cell towers to bridges and even gas pipelines. The bottom line is this: Drones give you the chance to reach places that might traditionally be pretty dangerous for a crew of inspectors.

But as well as being safer, drones armed with high definition cameras can often complete the job a whole lot quicker, too. Just think how much pipeline can be covered by a drone compared to a man, or how quickly a drone can reach the top of a cell tower.

Inspections of various structures are expected to be among the most lucrative opportunities for commercial pilots, so why not get your license, FAA approval and get involved?

Companies like Sky Futures offer inspection services for certain industries, such as Oil & Gas. They combine drone services with cloud software, allowing clients to access, analyse, host and share all of the information gathered during a flight.

Earning potential: $200/hr

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