Introduction
The rapidly developing unmanned industry initially predetermined the emergence of promising and interesting professions / hobbies. Already today, many successful companies using UAVs in business are experiencing a shortage of UAV pilots / operators. And the need for these specialists is constantly growing. Despite the abundance of photo / video information on the global Internet, high-quality and interesting content is rare, but according to analysts' forecasts, it is drones that can significantly change the current situation, since they often allow you to shoot where a person cannot get, using angles for implementation which in the near past required the use of expensive cinematographic equipment installed on civil aviation ships. Now all this can drone and as practice shows, it is not at all necessary that it be expensive and difficult to use. This state of affairs leads many to the question: "Is it possible today to make money on a drone from scratch?"
Prospects
The barrier to entry into the world of commercial unmanned aerial vehicles is extremely low. You can buy a drone capable of taking quality photo / video material for less than $ 1000. But, do not assume that this will be an easy path to a highly paid profession. The reality is that aerial content that anyone will want to pay you for is a skill in itself. In other words, most of the people who fly and shoot to order are professional photographers or videographers.
Someone uses drones in addition to existing tools
To summarize
- If you think that buying a drone can immediately solve your financial problems, you are deeply mistaken. Do not believe those who say otherwise.
- No skills in aerial photography - no income.
- In most cases, many potential clients will prefer to purchase the necessary material from large, trusted companies.
- Such a tool for earning money will be interesting for those who already have a business in need of aerial photography.
- Don't rely on the industry as your only source of income. Apparently, in the next few years we will be able to contemplate operating autonomous UAVs
Where to start?
If you have no experience, but you are determined to make money with a drone and want to succeed, you should start small:
- There is a drone for each purpose. Choose the most suitable model based on the direction of the services offered (photography / video filming, advertising, sports action filming, cartography, inspection, monitoring, etc.). Various ratingsforums will help you to make the right choice.
- Learn to fly correctly and safely. The better you do it, the more likely you are to be noticed.
- Learn to edit photo / video material. Skill in editors (Adobe Photoshop Lightroom / Adobe Premiere Pro and other analogs) is required. YouTube to help you.
- Feel free to seek advice from professionals across the various communities, 99% of experts are always ready to help you.
- Use all kinds of photo / video hosting to publish your work in order to quickly declare yourself.
