If you’re like one of the thousands of people who have jumped on the exciting drone technology train, you’re now probably wondering how you can make a little, or a lot, of cash from your newfound hobby.
What started as the tech fans’ newest hobby, drone technology has very quickly become an integral part of the way many businesses operate. From surveyors to photographers, drones have taken many industries to brand new heights.
But first, to make money commercially from your drone you will need a drone licence. Legally, there are a few rules and regulations you will need to recognise if you plan to commercially use your drone. A professional pilot drone licence is one of the things you will need.
Here at Global Drone Solutions, we have exceptional comprehensive drone courses. This allows you to not only learn the basics but also learn some neat tricks that could take your business to the next level.
As for money-making avenues, the only limitation to how you can make money from your drone is your imagination. I’m sure your first thought is selling aerial photos online or in local stores but there’s so much more you can do to earn money from your drone once you have your drone licence.
Below you will find four popular commercial drone opportunities for hobbyists and professional drone users.
Aerial Wedding Photography and Videography
Wedding photography and videography are a big-money industry. A wedding is usually one of the happiest days of your life and you want to ensure you get every beautiful memory captured for years to come.
The option to provide your customers with aerial videos and photo footage is a massive draw and really elevates the aesthetics of a wedding video and photo album. The competition in the wedding photography industry is incredibly tough but the added edge of providing aerial footage for your happy couple could sway them your way.
Shark Surveillance
Sharks on our shoreline have always been an issue and up till now, we’ve relied on the keen eye of our mighty beach lifeguards. With drone technology, you can provide a safer and faster service for spotting potential shark danger on many of our most popular beaches.
Lost Person Search and Rescue
Just like with shark surveillance, our search and rescue teams rely on their own eyes to find the hundreds of people who go missing around our country. Not only is this not very accurate, but it also puts these teams at risk. Using a drone alongside our search and rescue teams can reduce risk to their lives and potentially help them find missing persons a lot faster.
Aerial Real Estate
Real estate is an incredibly lucrative market when it comes to drone pilots. Real estate agents are continually looking for ways to top their competitive market and being able to provide aerial video footage and photographs of their advertised properties can do just this.
Has your interest been piqued? We thought so. Well, we have crafted a ‘How To Make Money From Your Drone’ Ebook with more ideas and information to help you get into this lucrative market before everyone else catches on.
If you haven’t completed your drone licence just yet, contact us here or call us on 1300 437 663 to see how we can help you on your drone flying journey.
