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@alanlecompte806214 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your drone business knowledge! Most people are hesitant to share their tricks of the trade.
@JonathanRichey11 күн бұрын
You bet! Thanks for watching.
@sailor41163 ай бұрын
I passed the 107 2 weeks ago. I was ready to buy the DJI mini 4, but have gotten cold feet. This video inspired me not to give up so easy.
@JonathanRichey3 ай бұрын
That’s so awesome to hear! Starting something new is ALWAYS scary, but success does not come from staying in your comfort zone.
@sujay75017 күн бұрын
@sailor how is it going now brother?
@TheDroneAdventurer2 ай бұрын
I think the video might've been better as a two part series I think? Since there was only a small section covering ACTUAL opportunities near the end of the video. Though there was a lot of useful info to completely new pilots but some of it is inaccurate depending on the category of your drone or may be very region specific. For example; In my country (and I believe the US too) if your drone is under 250g you only need commercial licensing if you're actually employed by a company as a pilot, if not all you really need is drone insurance if you're just travelling and doing it as a side-hustle. Which you can get by becoming part of a drone club, which might have agreements with the FAA/CAA or whatever aviation authority it is where you live that give members certain benefits outside the standard regulations. Said clubs may offer discounts if you do want to go down the commercial licensing route too though and actually start a business. Something like that is WELL worth looking into.
@meta-memes90608 күн бұрын
Thanks. I’m planning to call the environmental mapping business “Beavers and Bivalves”
@JonathanRichey7 күн бұрын
Creative! Love it.
@ZilveriCosas3 ай бұрын
Really solid advice on how to start. Great video.
@JonathanRichey3 ай бұрын
You are welcome! Let me know what questions or pain points you have when it comes to starting a drone biz.
@1christianninja7982 күн бұрын
Mistake number 1. Flying a drone commercially without a license. The fine is $100k
@Drew_Pearson5 ай бұрын
Really enjoying the videos you've been putting out lately man! This one has me thinking...
@JonathanRichey5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Drew!
@artykohl11182 ай бұрын
When I start making thousands with my drone, I will start telling others how to do it and become competitors, so the price of my services will be significantly reduced.
@hackmedia775518 күн бұрын
I think they just make money off youtube views. If youtube didnt pay anything would they still make content like this?
@fernandojuarbe773 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for all these, make another video with more details 🎉🎉🎉🎉 thanks, I just subscribe
@JonathanRichey3 ай бұрын
You are welcome! Yes, I have a new video coming out this week!
@fernandojuarbe773 ай бұрын
@JonathanRichey thank you 👍👍👍 am at florida tampa, but Am organizing everything by my self, so people like you help me alot
@JonathanRichey3 ай бұрын
@@fernandojuarbe77 If you have any suggestions for content you'd like to see on the channel, please let me know!
@fernandojuarbe773 ай бұрын
@@JonathanRichey okay
@rongivon854825 күн бұрын
Thanks Jonathan. As a beginner, what software would you recommend for video editing?
@JonathanRichey24 күн бұрын
CapCut - it's free and relatively easy to use. I actually made an entire video walking through how to edit a video start to finish. You can check it out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLahfpt63prZops.html
@alphaman277915 күн бұрын
Very nice. After I get my drone I plan on getting some training on learning to fly. I’d rather start with a company that hires/recruits pilots for that experience before going solo wouldn’t you think?
@JonathanRichey3 күн бұрын
If you want to go that route, I suggest you look into drone network providers like Droners.io; you create a free account and update your profile. Then, when they have jobs in your area, they will contact you to see if you're interested. Its a great way to make some money if you don't have a large client list yet.
@dannyg87413 ай бұрын
Do you have a recommendation for drone education or help with studying for the exam? I've seen a few different "programs" but not sure which is better or full of crap!
@JonathanRichey3 ай бұрын
Besides studying for the Part 107, what other drone education are you looking for? I might be able to help you with that. Let me know!
@JH-mr2pn3 ай бұрын
Enjoying Jonathan's videos for the business side of drones....as for 107: I would caution to study content that's updated to include 2024 information as Remote ID is such a game changer and major aspect of the exam it alone could affect your score from pass to fail. Most of the best guides on KZfaq are a bit outdated. Peltier Photo Courses - They offer a $15 two-month access to it's pool of 300 practice exam questions where you can take the 60 question practice test unlimited times. This may have been the most effective and invaluable tool for me. Every practice exam online is the same it seems. Peltier rose above the competition. I retook it maybe 10 times, and my score went from a fledging 68-70% initially to mid 90s come the day of my exam. Free Content, Mr Migs - After my first 68% and I realized how little I knew, I fount Mr. Migs on KZfaq - He really goes into the abstract parts of the exam that many "run of the mill" study guides miss or glaze over; weather, runway orientation, Remote ID, etc. Courses, Pilot Institute. My rationale: Consider the content that's available for free; they're the ones posting actual interviews with FAA reps on new drone law changes and what's more is they're only one of a few listed companies that the FAA directly refers you to from the .gov website. Committed to legal drone operation, they'll even send you FAA registration stickers for your drone for free, sign up for nothing. They have a ton of free content which is probably more than you'll need, although it's worth scratching the surface to discover all they teach, especially post 107. (Not affiliated with any of those - just what I used to score a 90%. Spent $15 on studying. I could have for nothing, but the full access Peltier practice exams really gave me peace of mind.)
@outofsight...3 ай бұрын
Pilot institute
@JonathanRichey3 ай бұрын
When I studied for my Part 107 I bought a prep course from Drone Launch Academy passed on the first try.
@corywilliams9592 ай бұрын
Do you have any opinion on the potential for DJI to be banned from the airspace in the US? I have looked at the DOD approved drone list and man, they are expensive!
@JonathanRichey2 ай бұрын
Yeah, I've definitely been paying attention to it! I hope it doesn't happen, I think it would be bad for the drone community. There just doesn't seem to be any good alternatives right now.
@Matrim422 ай бұрын
I doubt it’ll go anywhere. The exact same person sponsored the exact same bill once before and it died never even making it to the floor.
@dreamchampagne5 ай бұрын
I just want to now what type of phone holder that was attached to your controller😮
@TheRoamingPrepper2 ай бұрын
I knew all these tidbits but having them laid out in this manner was super-beneficial. Thanks for the work you put 😅into this. I’ll be a new sub…I’m an engineer with an MBA so the marketing won’t be a problem…t=I need the flight time…
@JonathanRichey2 ай бұрын
Awesome! I'm glad you found the video helpful!
@34OLD5 ай бұрын
Id like to add! The Dji Enterprise drones are a bit expensive but drone mapping or thermal imagining are one of the top jobs for drone pilots too. “Mavic 3 Enterprise” or “Mavic 3 thermal” After i buy the mavic 3 pro cine Im going to buy the mavic 3 thermal to do thermal jobs. Thanks for giving this information fast and not drag it out to make a longer video.
@JonathanRichey5 ай бұрын
thx for watching!
@jaredcollins-photo5 ай бұрын
Mistake #2 may or may not.... well nevermind..
@eddyeverett3 ай бұрын
Could you fly inside a home for the virtual walk-through or is that silly.
@JonathanRichey3 ай бұрын
Not silly. I've seen it done before. I think you would need to justify using that vs. a gimbal though. Flying a drone inside a house is risky and could cause significant damage if you crash so make sure you have that insurance! But, it could also be a way to separate you from the competition. Lastly, I would look at using an FPV drone because it can fly in ways traditional drones cannot.
@eddyeverett3 ай бұрын
@@JonathanRichey thank you so much
@JonathanRichey3 ай бұрын
@@eddyeverett No problem!
@artykohl11182 ай бұрын
I've always flown indoors with all my drones. With the Mavic Mini 4 I set it into Sports mode or it will not move. So before you fly indoors,..... learn how to really fly your drone.
@UangWanita4 ай бұрын
Transfer money with drone 🤓
@dominomasters1044 ай бұрын
didnt that say ur addy?
@hubsanrcproductions72224 ай бұрын
Yeah if the drones crashes, then what...
@JonathanRichey4 ай бұрын
Go buy a new one! If you are just starting out, I recommend buying something small and used because most likely you will crash it. Then, as you become a more competent pilot, upgrade to something else.
@hubsanrcproductions72224 ай бұрын
@JonathanRichey But no one has money do that...unless you buy Insurance...I didn't get that with my DJI Mini 3...
@JonathanRichey4 ай бұрын
@@hubsanrcproductions7222 I would look on FB Marketplace. I've seen some pretty good deals on there. Depending on how severe the crash is, you might be able to repair it instead of buying another one. In the end, its always a risk flying a drone no matter what. To mitigate the risks, I recommend finding a huge empty field with no trees or power lines and practice, practice, practice!
@Leverocks_Aerial_Photography4 ай бұрын
@@hubsanrcproductions7222as Jonathan has stated start slow to become a competent pilot and comfortable first with. I have the connections to get clients pretty quickly however, and I have my 107 license now prior to even gaining experience therefore I am taking my time myself. I purchased a cheap drone first and did not do well at first but again and may I suggest learning drones more so by taking careful notes on the controls and even utilize an online drone simulator to put your notes in use. I recommend doing that for several days putting in around 10 hours or more before putting the time into your actual drone the same way. Jonathan is a good drone educator and frankly one of the best around. I wished he lived closer to take some of the opportunities I have on a commission based on the meantime. Unfortunately he lives a few states away so that simply will not work. My family owns a chain (18 in total) five star restaurants under my family's last name operating for 74 years now since 1948 in a few states and was in Jonathan's state at one time. We also have a real estate agency under my last name and a relative who's a real estate agent. Well known mechanic shop and pro car racer also. I am personally well known as a former alternate Olympian who lived and trained at the OTC (Olympic training center) in Colorado springs also under a college scholarship. Like I stated, I simply do not want to rush clients in the drone industry as they would come in fast. I was offered contracts already for a pool company already when I first was studying for my 107 exam taking videos of their construction areas for underground pools. I advised them that I had to learn the drone first.