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Josh Calcanis
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Creative use of a Drone?

Josh Calcanis
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orlando, FL
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Hey BP!

I earned my Private Pilot Certificate about a year and a half ago. Shortly after that I took the test for the Part 107 Certificate (Drone Pilot) since I had already amassed quite a bit of knowledge on airspace, regs, etc. 

While I know aerial photography and videography is pretty common in commercial/residential real estate, I'm exploring new (possibly unsaturated) markets for something like that. So far I see some potential in insurance claims (hurricane damage/roof damage/flooding), undeveloped land (mapping/surveying), and construction sites? 

With the massive amount of knowledge and experience on here, where do you think there is potential to provide value as a drone pilot? 

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Scott Mac
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Scott Mac
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Hi josh,

As a side business for a few extra dollars probably, but I doubt you could support yourself with it.

Maybe ask some local multi-family pre-purchase inspection services if they have a need for roof and chimney inspection videos on large complexes.

Good Luck!

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