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👉 Drone Profit Series: How to Make Money with a Drone
Hey everyone! Zach Calhoun here—co-founder of CloudPano.com. In this installment of the Drone Profit Series, we’re diving deep into the many ways you can monetize your drone—even if you don’t own one yet.
Whether you're a solo creator, real estate media pro, or small business owner, there’s a service on this list that can become your next income stream. Let’s talk strategy.
In the real estate world, drone services are often a natural upsell. 📸 If you're already offering listing photography or videos, you’ve probably heard the question: “Do you do drone?”
Here are a few pricing tips:
Roofers, insurance adjusters, and property managers love drone inspections because they’re:
📩 Pro tip: Email your local roofing companies. Offer to do one free inspection to prove your value. In exchange, ask about their typical payout rates and budgets.
This is one of the highest recurring revenue opportunities for drone operators. Construction companies need regular updates from the same perspective throughout a project.
You can offer:
💡 BONUS: Use CloudPano to create 360° virtual tours of construction progress and host them with hotspot navigation.
Have a Part 107 license? Then consider:
These services often require more technical skill (and special equipment), but the payout per project can be worth it—$500 to $1,000+ per job.
📖 Related read:
Top 5 Ways Engineers Use 360 Photo Documentation for Project Accuracy
Not just for real estate! You can also provide drone coverage for:
Charge a day rate ($500–$1,000+ depending on scope) and deliver branded content packages through platforms like Pictastic.ai.
Municipalities need drone services too:
These opportunities usually require paperwork, insurance, and time—but the contracts can be lucrative and long-term.
🔍 Check for local RFPs and be ready to bid.
Don't own a drone or can’t travel to every job? Outsource your drone work to qualified local pilots.
You keep control of the customer relationship and delivery. Partner with drone pilots in other states, and charge accordingly.
💡 You don’t have to fly to grow.
📖 Recommended read:
Why Software Developers Are Investing in Virtual Tour Technology
When pricing drone services, always:
For example:
This helps you capture a wider range of buyers.
Use platforms like:
No more Dropbox links or cluttered Google Drives.
🚀 The drone economy is booming. Whether you're flying for real estate, events, construction, or insurance, there’s plenty of opportunity out there.
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🎬 Create real estate videos with AI:
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