How To Charge For Drone Services

How To Charge For Drone Services - In 2023

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One of the most common questions that I always get over the last few years as a commercial drone pilot is, what to charge for drone services. We cover 3 main topics about how to charge for your drone services. Check this video out to learn more!
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:52 (Overview) 7 Considerations for service pricing
01:12 1/7 Training & Certifications
02:37 2/7 Drone Equipment
04:50 3/7 Client Type
07:02 4/7 Deliverables
07:22 5/7 Software
08:09 6/7 Drone Insurance
08:32 7/7 Travel & Expenses
09:03 Pricing your services
09:10 Hourly Rate Pricing
11:03 Day Rate Pricing
11:55 Project Type Pricing
12:46 Custom Quote Pricing
12:57 Deliverable Type Pricing
14:11 How do I charge for drone services
16:11 Big NO's of Drone Service Pricing
18:48 Outro

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@dronevantagecanada1385 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Dylan! This is definitely the most informative drone business video I've ever watched. Five plus years in the industry and most other drone service companies hesitate on sharing information. It's been a guessing game up 'til now and I want to thank your for sharing. You're right, we have to stick together!

@zikchil1208 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. I notice some hesitation at times from some people in the industry with regard to discussing "how much". It's like they are trying to not divulge some company secret but it leaves new pilots hanging, setting them up for ridicule. I tell new pilots the same thing about residential real estate, and I still use that as a buffer for down time and keep my flight log populated. Cheers!

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found this useful! I try and be honest!

@baldemadara5068 Жыл бұрын

😊😊😊😊😊

@Garylhairston 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I am just starting in the commercial drone industry. I purchased the DJI Mavic 3 pro. I am part 107 as of July 15th . The information was very useful. Thanks again

@user-ek8cd1he7p 3 ай бұрын

That inspire sitting on the edge of the pool: 😮😅

@MegaOzzy28 Ай бұрын

He takes of and lands there too to show his 9 year expertise!!!

@Tanoaproductionsfiji 8 күн бұрын

@@MegaOzzy28 😄

@andreidodu3778 Жыл бұрын

One of the best videos that I have ever watched on KZfaq for drone industry. I totally agree on the 15% from the last bit of the video. Thank you for this video. You really helped me alot and I hope to see more videos like this one in the near future. Respect!

@louislachapelle3157 8 ай бұрын

Very interesting. No BS and good tips. Big wow for the informations provided. You bring up specific inputs that barely no vids contain. Congrats 👌.

@sleepingbearffg5008 4 ай бұрын

Music rocked.. Snow.. I miss 50 everyday during winter.. rainy. But no snow. landing was cool too . Good video my friend 💪💪🙏👊👊 God bless

@siayx_5128 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the insight from this Dylan, thank you!

@Wizconsin Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I might be getting ahead of myself, as I’m definitely in the beginner category. Although, you raised the ceiling and gave options to pursue.

@francojohnathon 2 жыл бұрын

Well rounded video. I appreciate your ethics.

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@gatorman-st4vb Жыл бұрын

Very helpful in determining what (and IF) this is something I want to pursue. Good stuff!

@Loy_Otterton Жыл бұрын

I'm a young drone pilot looking to get my part 107 cert, your video helped me understand more about what I should look out for once I am able to start taking jobs.

@Drone.pilot.guy1 5 күн бұрын

Love this video! Thanks for the tips 😊

@ramzimakarem1837 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing such valuable information. I've learnt a lot.

@dannygoates5658 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video. Appreciated!

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@Mrim86 Жыл бұрын

Incredible insight. Thank you.

@VRStudio6969 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dylan for your video and all that expensive information thanks a lot 🙏

@BookOfMorman Жыл бұрын

Amazing content as usual!

@juanlujano4895 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing all these tips!

@processtechnique Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dylan and Hi from the UK. Just came across your channel. Very helpful and bags of common sense in what you say.

@BearNecessitiesAerialPhotos 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dylan for sharing your wealth of experience. As I transition into the professional side of the Drone industry, your information is very helpful for me to choose which path to take. Thanks again for all you do for the drone community and I look forward to more of your videos.

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear I am able to help in this industry! Best of luck as you transition!

@rolandobarbosa5044 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Video! We appreciate your time on this! ✊

@DylanGorman Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@glennalan 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Dylan! Very helpful thank you

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Glenn!

@DimmyV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dylan. Supporting the drone Pilot community is key. It’s a good and fun community 🍻

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

It comes with its ups and downs but mainly all positive! Thanks for watching!

@DoryAbelman Жыл бұрын

Super useful video! Thanks for sharing

@paulwellington3406 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice very informative.

@pglazzari1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the wisdom and full knowledge of what to expect when investing into these tiers. You’re part of the KZfaq university professor list I’ve been building.

@DylanGorman Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! I do enjoy educating as much as I can.

@deanrodriguez4132 Жыл бұрын

Very professional and realistic approach!

@marlowemorris752 3 ай бұрын

This was the video I needed to see. I’m in Atlanta Ga. and looking to start up Drone service business. I have a year of thermal training, but didn’t know I had to get a license for it, so this is very helpful.

@merlands1 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic and informative video. I just subscribed !

@eszterdomina Ай бұрын

Excellent! Thank you!,,❤

@DavidOliver_Skier 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thank you!

@johnking6526 Жыл бұрын

Great job on this .

@PeachStateNotaryServices Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dylan for sharing your wealth of experience. I appreciate you sharing the professional side of the Drone industry, it began as a hobby interest and then I soon saw the various niche markets I could offer services part-time. I'll be joining your mastery course soon. Thank you

@DylanGorman Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Let me know if you have any questions

@nicholasdiaz6864 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you!

@youngprince716 2 жыл бұрын

I think you're the man!! Recently been thinking of going off on my own and doing something. Watched a bunch of your videos, I just fly recreationally rn... but I still I just want to say thank you. I think this is the video I needed to see.

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking out the video and channel! I appreciate it!

@dhruvsarin5717 Жыл бұрын

What’s the update ?

@etherealillusion3159 Жыл бұрын

6 months after your comment and 2 months since you ignored Dhruv Savin asking you... did you go off on your own? What happened?

@youngprince716 Жыл бұрын

@@dhruvsarin5717 hi there friend, I am sorry I did not notice these comments were directed at me. @ethereal illusion. I did not go out on my own yet, still only flying recreationally. I am currently preoccupied. I do however hope to pursue this by the spring / summer time of 2023

@youngprince716 Жыл бұрын

@@etherealillusion3159 didn't know how to tag u also but I responded where I originally replied to dhurv sarin

@boboso7238 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Very clear, straight forward and most of all informative and honest.

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! I try and put out the best information that I can!

@Ash-hs5jb 10 ай бұрын

Loved how in depth you went on pricing,tools and certs. Definitely looking to get into drone piloting. Nice jeans btw 😉

@user-zu1di4ok2t 3 ай бұрын

Great information, and it is very helpful for us new comers of the drone service community. Thanks for your sharing Dylan

@KJandSarah 2 жыл бұрын

What an informative video! Amazing work.

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys!

@JohnWillman Жыл бұрын

Thank you soo very much for your honesty and humility to help others out. Still working on landing my first client. Growing my roots I guess. Videos like this grow my confidence with the business. Branching my drone business off of my fence company business. Again thanks,..

@rbdrones6198 Жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR THE INFO

@mortalwombatfpv9386 2 жыл бұрын

Very good information thank you for sharing Dylan

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@kingk.2547 Жыл бұрын

Best video I’ve seen so far on drone pricing

@MikeB-ee6hj Жыл бұрын

GREAT video full of information Dylan. I believe i will be able to take my GRADD 107 training paired with your additional information and have a payback method!

@a2k-media 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Dylan especially for all the things you’ve said at the end of your video. I wish that there are many “newcomer pilots” listening to that! 🎉 Greetings from Germany. If there is a chance for me to visit your country again one day, it would be a pleasure to get in touch with you.

@Season1Ep3 Жыл бұрын

Wow you're really helpful thank you 🙏

@fbcrypto4897 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, great video

@robertgeiter6428 Жыл бұрын

Great advice thanks

@GBH293 Жыл бұрын

You are a very good teacher. I am considering Part 107 training and am so grateful to have stumbled onto your channel. I’m looking forward to this journey. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@talmagekohler8718 Жыл бұрын

you need training to get a part 107??

@hudson.kemnitz Жыл бұрын

@@talmagekohler8718 you don't need to do a training course. You can if you want. It defintly will make the test easier. Also I am pretty sure you get other certificates for doing the training

@zipper978 Жыл бұрын

Just do some studying the 107 is not hard to get.

@Atanasovsss Ай бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you for putting this together in such a structured way. I'm considering to level up my skills as drone pilot and I really get the perspective of what a future might look like for me in few years time if I dedicate some of my free time to it. Good job and keep up with the good work :)

@lindadelangis5211 6 ай бұрын

Man I really appreciate your detailed guidance! Super helpful 👍🏼

@lindadelangis5211 6 ай бұрын

And moving forward as a family!!! ❤❤❤

@svibrstv8885 2 жыл бұрын

Good Job Dylan! You laid out a very thorough and practical approach to understanding the market for drone services. You hit some areas I did not think about, which generated some new ideas I might want to pursue as well. Thanks for the information! Subscribed!

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Glad this video helped! Thank you!

@shaunchapman 2 жыл бұрын

Really great breakdown on the billing part of your business. This info is valuable for the newcomers like me. Maybe I shouldn't be skeptical but the last bit about being a family is pushing it a bit in my opinion. Business is always dollars over companionship in my experience. I'm looking forward to learning more from your videos, thanks.

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Fair enough for your last point, I’m just very passionate about this industry and want to educate newcomers as best as possible! It’s still such a new industry that I’d like to see as many people succeed as possible! But yes money is money and people will do what that want to get it, can’t stop that.

@Culperrr 2 жыл бұрын

Saw this 5 minutes before I have to go to work. I know what I am watching during my lunch time, lol. Can't wait.

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Haha that’s awesome!

@thaddiousthomas Жыл бұрын

Subscribed, thanks for this great info!

@DylanGorman Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@juanocampo8804 2 жыл бұрын

This answers many questions I had. One thing I saw with some training courses I did was that they say everything drones can do and make it sound so easy, yet they don't talk about having to know about mapping, thermography, etc. Many talk about how drones are great for x y and z, but make no mention of extra training courses and the like. Especially if you want to be competitive. I recently took a nose dive into the drone industry, got my Part 107, did an in person week long training where they talked about several niches, but I still feel like I'm way behind the curb. I want to do asset inspection mostly. I looked into the Skydio, mostly because I'd like to get govt contracts in the future.

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Super glad you found this useful! I have a full raw course I am working on to train my 3+ years of experience all condensed into a few hours worth of training!

@brunogt1982 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thank you 👍🏼

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always!

@Nomad1957 Жыл бұрын

Cool video thank you.

@KlavsDubra Жыл бұрын

Thanks, for this Video! I an new in this, trying to go in this industry. Still dont know where the beginning is... But i will find.

@spartanaerialservices 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! I am just getting started in Drone Inspections, just got my Thermography level 1. More training coming.

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@torchbeareraerial4660 Жыл бұрын

What's your plan next? Level 2 Thermography? Have you booked any gigs using any of the stuff you learned in lvl1? How'd it go?

@que_dijo 11 ай бұрын

-thanks, tons of good info here!

@wanhasyidanchannel6265 Жыл бұрын

Thank You Bro for the Information...

@DylanGorman Жыл бұрын

Welcome

@jalabi99 2 жыл бұрын

This channel deserves more subscribers. So I just subscribed 😀

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you!

@Hondo0101 Жыл бұрын

You are so right.

@fvsmith Жыл бұрын

I must learn more!

@timpugel8693 Жыл бұрын

Dylan, Im a disabled service veteran that is looking to get into doing this for some side income. Been watching all your videos.

@kitwalter1241 Жыл бұрын

Cool info bro

@athenarobbins2515 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dylan! Really appreciated your video information. I've got large goals to move into sophisticated drone work and working hard and enthusiastically at it. Your info gives me great hope!

@DylanGorman Жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@Time2FLYAlDiaz 2 жыл бұрын

Great info! Thx

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@86309 Жыл бұрын

well done!

@mataiochock4904 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dylan for this treasure trove of information. I currently have the mini 2 and Mavic pro 2S and recently started an llc for drone service/photography. Today I purchased the p4p Version @, and will receive by the end of this coming week. Very Excited to be moving forward in this industry. The information that you provided Is to me, equal to gold. Easy to understand and to the point. Very much appreciated. my full time is construction, and I currently already have my OSHA 30, I did not even think of including that certification. I'm a new subscriber. Mahalo Piha (thank You), Sir. A plethora of information!

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this is awesome to hear! I’m glad this video found its way to you! Best of luck in the industry!

@anastasianolan1186 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching a few of your videos today and want to say thank you, I’ve found them quite informative. I’m new to the drone community, I work for a surveying and mapping company and recently got my part 107. For the company, I’ve had the opportunity to fly a Phantom 4, a Matrice 210 and a WingtraONE gen 2. Our main application for the drone work is basic topography, but you’ve given me some insight to opportunities we’re missing out on as far as what we could be using it for on some of our construction sites. My next step though is hoping to create a side business with drones. I’m still trying to narrow down on a niche. Real estate has been my first thought, but doesn’t hold a lot of interest for me. What you’re doing in commercial real estate seems to resonate with me and my more long term goals(I have a background in heavy equipment/land development and intend to build a business in that scope in the further out future). I’m taking a beginners CAD course in the fall, and I have access to some of the processing software you’ve mentioned(pix4d in particular). Is there any courses or training you would suggest to help me get more focused and trained in that particular niche before diving in and trying to bankroll a side business of my own?

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you for the awesome comment! I do have a course that I am working on but I’m also putting out little videos to explain and educate so be sure to watch out for all of the content that I am producing! Thank you!

@sumithdesilva3633 Жыл бұрын

Valuable tips

@CatchavistaAerial Жыл бұрын

Great info

@abdulsharif6541 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@GorotubeNG 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾

@marcwhite3322 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos...

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@goldenstandard187 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing 🤩

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@nsddigitalmedia 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome content

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@user-qe7je7bn3t 11 ай бұрын

Finally, a straight shooter whose not trying to pick my pocket!!! Thanx in advance Dylan, for doing the ground work for me man!

@dwaynepedals 21 күн бұрын

Awesome video! You know, it's funny you mentioned offering a free demo to the potential client. I asked about doing that in the Real Estate Photography community as a way to get started in the industry and get your first client. They were all like Do Not Do That! I thought though, it was a solid point of departure to not only build a relationship but your portfolio.

@PowderMill Жыл бұрын

👍🏼 THANKS for the TRUTH!

@JoeBoone82 Жыл бұрын

Another good video Dylan. The first video of yours that I watched was the about using the Mini 2 with Maps Made Easy to create orthos, etc. I recently tested it out and it gives you all of the files, but what is the cheapest to view those files? The renderings that it provides through Map Pilot Pro even says "low resolution" so I was curious how to create a deliverable that others can view in high resolution? I downloaded and used Agisoft Metashape and it worked pretty well, but I'm still not sure how someone else would view that without having the software. Also, Drone Deploy is not $300+ per month. If you just want to do a job here and there to get your feet wet, can you use something like Maps Made Easy to obtain similar results? Just curious if there are other budget friendly options for people just getting started, or is Drone Deploy providing something that MME does not? Thanks!

@wiezyckifamily 2 жыл бұрын

Is anyone else just waiting for him to bump the Inspire right into the pool?

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

I could never haha!

@disco.jellyfish 8 күн бұрын

As a filmmaker you often get asked to bring a drone alongside your cinema camera and stuff and capture a couple shots. A reasonable way to price the drone as an extra ontop of your day rate as a camera operator/DP is to have a rate that includes emptying 3 batteries and then carge extra for every following battery. Price it in a way that it doubles your effective hourly rate. If you have a day rate that covers 8 hours of work and 1 battery lasts ~40m, flying a drone with 3 batteries being emptied should cost ~20% extra ontop of the daily rate. The equipment the camera and the drone itself obviously cost extra. For the camera thats about 1/20th of what was needed to purchase it in the first place, for the drone its 1/10th due to how much quicker it becomes outdated and how much more likely it is to completely crash and loose a drone than compared to a camera. Audio and lighting equipment should be 1/40th of what they initially costed you since they basically never become outdated and basically never break either.

@gpowell511 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. GIS is my world and did my thesis in remote sensing. I’m looking to get an intermediate drone for some really cool ideas I have but if anyone has any data sets I could flesh out the ideas with I’d be more than happy to partner up and see if we can develop it. My value would be more in the post processing and product development but if not I plan to just buy my own. But figured it’s worth a shot to put it this out there first.

@johnhubbard6262 7 ай бұрын

As a retired Contractor it was interesting hearing your biz advice, undercutting for example, or lowballing as we call it. Basically there are just two many folks not bright enough to understand you cant charge less than it costs you to provide services legitimately over time with the proper equipment. I would be careful as your industry grows though, coordination between players becomes price fixing at a certain point and has been the downfall of many in various industries.

@ORGANIZEDCoNfUsioN 2 жыл бұрын

That's some great information, thanks. Like # 65!!!

@DylanGorman 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@hastenbiddlecome2677 7 ай бұрын

How do you go about getting clients/ work? Where does one look? If there is a video addressing this let me know! Great video!

@whatsnext2286 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, GREAT VIDEO! Would it be good to get started with the DJI Air 2S? I know that it has really good visual quality. Thanks!

@tomg234 4 ай бұрын

The inspire drone just on the edge on the pool side made me scared the whole time - but great video.

@inglopezcastro 4 ай бұрын

Hello! Great video. Question what drone related applications are being used in the oil and gas industry?

@rickracine9758 2 жыл бұрын

THX for that info im think of doing some light, small commercial work with my drone , i have much to learn and i see your a real expect on that , im in Canada and im thinking of doing that as a hobby really maybe make a couple extra bucks , give you heads up we actually chatted on your prior vid and you ask about if the test is exclusive only to Canadians ,i responded and hope that was informative ,have a great day

@mymaui1068 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video Dylan! I have clients wants a live video an area with pin of area that have problems. what is the best way?

@bmwrider1931 Жыл бұрын

I do all agriculture mostly with a cheap Dji drone.. it’s easier to work with. It can be done like I said depends on your skills. I charge 350 per hour.. I have been doing this for 13 years. Day rate usually 5000.00 farmers need us. But farming is taking a big hit.

@themissinglightninglink Жыл бұрын

Hey I am about to purchase the mavic 3 multispectral and plan to market to farmers in my area...if you don't mind - what drone(s) do you use and what services do you offer in the Ag industry? Thank you in advance for your time and I have many more questions to ask but I won't overwhelm you with them yet.😉

@rogerthompson2005 Жыл бұрын

thanks for your video, will watch more of yours soon / SUBSCRIBED! I have a Mavic 3 on order ( I didnt want to buy in to older tech and wanted the dual lens), Im a photographer/videographer looking to expand my income if possible in Melbourne Australia. Thanks, and hoping mapping will come the M3 soon!??

@DylanGorman Жыл бұрын

I hope so too, time will tell!

@kennyfostergaming7002 2 жыл бұрын

could you make a video on the types of certifications you can get for specific fields with drones. Or if you have one already, can I get the link to that please.