How My DJI Mini 3 Makes Me $2500+ A Month

In this video, discover my simple method using the DJI Mini 3 and generating an extra $2500 monthly using free and affordable tools available on the market. I'll guide you step by step through the process of capturing data, cleaning it up, and making money with easy photos, videos, and NeRF technology.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:23 How I Am Making $2500 Monthly
02:15 Data Capture
04:18 Upsell Ideas
05:29 How Clients View Data
08:29 Data Cleanup
12:30 Closing Statements
13:27 Outro

[@krimke881]

Of course. An online course 🙈

[@naturalLin]

if you are good at something, why would you give it away for free

[@djchristensen1]

You don't have to. If you already know everything, he laid out enough already

[@DylanGorman]

Exactly

[@arthemusblack8816]

@@DylanGormanbro please give me a drone for free u rich I poor

[@Drone.Creatives]

Really love the videos! I am about to step into this market and this is gold information😊 will surely take the course!!​@@DylanGorman

[@mrlucashyde]

Dude this is an amazing video. Thank you for being transparent and taking the time to make it. Cheers!

[@zns72]

Would love to see your process for acquiring clients. Who you cater to? How you market yourself? Are these in your course?

[@iamRohBrown]

That's a great idea. Did you have to get your drone license or do you think that would make you more profitable in that process?@@rotospace

[@rotospace]

@@iamRohBrown Honestly, when I first started it was the wild west - also, nobody ever asked. I'm part 107 certified now...but was not back then.

[@zns72]

@@rotospace thanks so much for the info. Lots of good ideas in there.

[@EricKolibas]

@@iamRohBrownneed part 107 if doing anything for any sort of compensation.

[@mariomorales2659]

​@rohbrown6237 hi. Yes, if the purpose or intent is not Hobby you have to get FAA Part 107 Certified. Course and test is around $450. Much luck!

[@ultragreenllc]

This concept and your presentation, are great examples of freelance/gig work. The area I live in is booming with new houses and subdivision development, and a service like this could be very valuable to both the developer, and future owners. In fact, the average person owns a home for around five years before listing it for sale again, there is potential to resale digital packages to each new owner.

[@sunrisesunset8843]

not being a hater, just realistic, but who would see value in that video as a buyer of a residential property? I went onto the website in this video. It looks pretty average to say the least. I was hoping for a wow factor, but it's just not there. If I'm buying this property, I see no difference in the nerf compared to a standard circular drone video. Why would the seller of the property want to pay for something that they can get from a standard drone video? I like the walk-though 360 video. That was good.

[@Drone.Creatives]

​@@sunrisesunset8843this was mostly meant for the developers (construction company that make the hone) for them to save money instead of going out with plane tickets etc. Think u got somthing wrong.

[@JackCalvinRoss]

As a DJI Mini 3 fanatic, this is a masterclass. Almost went down this same route for drone freelancing but decided against it because of other commitments - but this is exactly what I would've done to get started. The business system is so sick and your workflow is inspiring especially since the whole process is basically free. Would imagine there are some things you can leverage with the LumaLabs API / AI-based editing plugins, but this is seriously so rad. Earned a sub for sure - can't wait to follow your progress! Great video!

[@DylanGorman]

I appreciate it!

[@dontump2286]

Wow dude, it sounds like your comment was written by an ai. Just be original and talk like a human.

[@JackCalvinRoss]

You sound like you'd be fun at parties...🙄@@dontump2286

[@algertp.3197]

Hi Dylan, it is a wonderful video and inspiring, I am living in Finland and I am working to give this services and more, but need some help on how did you do with the website project since I see that is not a subdomain of your website. Really appreciate if you can help with this issue, I am using wordpress for my website, but I can change to squarespace if it's better, if you have a video about workflow and build this project it will wonderful... Thank you ALGERT

[@jaybee2786]

many thanks my friend

[@halllwd94]

My realtor had something similar done for our house. She paid around $2500 for all internal and exterior photos and video. Dope process. The interior photographer made $1200ish in 1hr. The drone and AI imager made $1300 in 45min. Seriously considering going into this as a side gig.

[@MCIMGMT]

Looks like as cheap as 300$ for aerial photos up to 1300 for full 3d package including indoor and outdoor and post-processing (much more than 1 hour of work). This is in so cal. Not sure where you are at and your realtor is paying nearly double. She may have just lied to you to appear as though she is investing more time/money(very common). Checked about 5 of the top websites on google for these prices.

[@qsam14]

​@@MCIMGMT nonetheless, that's a good side-gig.

[@MCIMGMT]

@@qsam14 Yeah depends on one's situation and how they value their time.

[@TheChampsBVI]

Wow! That’s amazing!!! So say that’s 1-2 hours of getting the drone shots + getting the 360 video of inside and outside + let’s say 2 hours of editing. So my guesstimation would be 2-4 ish hours total making $500-$2500 depending. That works out to be about $125-$625 / hour. You do 4 clients a month that’s $2000-$10000 in a month. Then you double and do 8, that’s $4000-$2000 a month. Double and do 16 that’s $8000-$40000 a month. So yeah! Sounds like it could be really profitable once you have that influx of clients.

[@paulsherman7031]

I think the 360 walkthrough is the most interesting. Nobody is doing that! Everyone sets the camera in the corner and does a still 360 and makes a semi-virtual walkthrough. What you've shown that can be done is awesome! It's an ACTUAL 360 walkthrough!

[@paulsherman7031]

@@r3furbish3dbrain12 thanks for your response! Do know if there’s any way to blur the person holding the camera (like if they walk by a mirror) and not lose the virtual 360 effect of rotating the view? If I make a virtual walk thru for a realtor, I don’t want to be recognizable in the footage. You know what I mean?

[@freetolisten]

@@paulsherman7031 Without editing you could just wear a helmet/hat + a mask and bland colors, like all black. That way you won't be identifiable and not going to be distracting and will look decent.

[@TheJubess]

@@paulsherman7031 Beekeepermask. Easy

[@kyleljensen]

Just unboxed my DJI Mini 3 today! Your video was super helpful and gave me lots to think about for my own business. I appreciate it!

[@kbrat]

Thanks for sharing this. I’ve been wanting to start a drone business for awhile. I’m currently studying for my part 107.

[@Polk4t]

So in my opinion the drone is one of many tools your using to make 2500 per month. The real money maker is your video editing software and knowledge there of.

[@ic5838]

Dylan this is an exceptional video. I'm about to start using my drone to make some money on the side and you have answered a lot of my questions to get this side business started. I certainly appreciate you taking the time to help others get started. Many thanks.

[@captainsproductions740]

How it working out? Got any business going?

[@rocknrollboise]

Just getting into drones and I've gotta say, I think you just changed my life! Thank you so much. Subbed.

[@brandontaylor1443]

I just recently got the DJI mini 4 pro and I’m always looking to grow my abilities to make additional income to hopefully walk away from a traditional 9-5. This video was so informative and helpful man! I maybe am subbed to like 10 people and you’re one of them man. Looking forward to more content

[@rickyontop]

How’s your progress so far?

[@brandontaylor1443]

@@rickyontopI haven’t even started yet. I just got my drone class to get my license, but I am actually in communication with people and getting some side gigs going to build a portfolio.

[@lsx_moe]

Thanks for your info Dylan. Most informative commercial drone channel on KZbin. Great work!

[@DylanGorman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DanielHBuchmann]

I'm an old guy looking for a side hustle and happened upon your tutorials. Great work Dylan!

[@Frozhiir]

Man this is awesome it's like youtube read my mind. Literalaly yesterday I explained to my friend that I'd like to start a business making drone footage and here you are explaining how. I'm gonna save this one to come back to whenever I have questions. Thanks a lot man, liked and subscribed.

[@michaellefevers4248]

One question I would have is location. Are you only doing this type of work close to your home, or have you gotten projects that pay well enough to travel onsite to their site? I've got a Mini 3 Pro and Mavic 3 that would be so easy to work into this.

[@IKanFlyDrones]

Really happy to see this. I got the mini 3 as well and most videos cover higher priced drones. So really cool to see this work done on a mini 3. Would love to see more mini 3 possible jobs.

[@DylanGorman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kobers132]

i just worked on a media team for a festival and the drone guy we had was using the mini three. some of the best shots came from that drone🤙🏼

[@AR7271]

The mini 3 pro could have been a higher price drone but DJI were feeling nice.

[@IKanFlyDrones]

@@DylanGorman do you know if we can you use the remote with the screen yet to download drone link? Or still has to be an android phone and the RC-N1 controller?

[@gunnersecuador7515]

@@AR7271 Most people don't know the Mini 3 cam and the Mini 3 Pro cam are the same! It's all about the camera, and how you manipulate it.

[@user-gs5di9ez9s]

Thank you, Dylan! Inspiring. Been flying drones for years now but I'm eyeing with the industrial using of the knowledge.

[@EzTac]

Great video, very straight forward and concise. Working in the AEC field, I see the tremendous opportunities these technologies and workflows create for making extra income and shaping some additional skills.

[@wonderlandparty6054]

Just a heads up to people thinking that this is just so easy.. You have to have a drone part 107 license to be able to sell any image or video captured with the drone. The regular drone license is just for recreational flying.. You need the commercial 107 part to be able to do anything involving MONEY with the drone.

[@okjohnnygo]

yeah, and everything is up in the air with the mini 3 especially now that remote ID is in effect. apparently remote ID only works on the mini 3 if you purchase the bigger battery. you can still fly it unregistered with the normal battery which keeps the drone under 250g, but part 107 just got more complicated.

[@wonderlandparty6054]

@@okjohnnygo nobody is complying with RID. It paints a huge sign where you are saying come rob me

[@dennisandrews8485]

Yes...we all know. You cant watch a single video without someone saying something about the part 107. Everyone knows this. You're beating a dead horse

[@dennisandrews8485]

@@wonderlandparty6054 Yeah not everyone. They can come and try to get my property but they had better be ready for a pew pew

[@djchristensen1]

​@@wonderlandparty6054big tough guy until you're sitting in federal court over something stupid lol

[@Tru3Soule]

i appreciate this video im starting a drone business and you hi key just leveled my service offering up. I madea 3d asset of a light house taking over 500 pictures on a mini 3 and this luma ai has changed the game.

[@DylanGorman]

That's epic!

[@talhugburger1014]

How do you find your clients? I’m trying to get into it

[@818_MT-09]

Dylan, this video inspired me and I suddenly came up with a business idea that I know will do well as a side hustle. Thank you for helping me spark this idea! I will personally update you with my progress as time goes on! Keep up the great work! Liked and subscribed!

[@kshitijkadiya7804]

Were you able to make it work?

[@xconair213]

Nice, clear concise and comprehensive. Thanks!

[@DylanGorman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@runningwithstephen]

Thanks for this Dylan. New to your channel. But I'm looking to make money from my drone and go pro. This video helps me massively 💪👏

[@DylanGorman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidgsasmita6581]

This is inspiring, I'm planning to buy Dji Mini 3 for side hustle. I need more updates from you

[@adamjordan7822]

This is an amazing video. Thank you for uploading. You just inspired me and changed my whole perspective!

[@Push_41]

Great video honestly. I've been involved in a couple projects on my own. This is great but something of value you should add or cover, is where to find those new clients? After one project is done where do you find your next client? I was fortunate and have an inlaw who is a project manager, but to continue, it would be nice to know where.

[@JoeBoone82]

Very good video Dylan. One of my first "lessons" from you was using the Mini 2 with Maps Made Easy. I used it to create a 3d model at my home, then I did another using Agisoft Metashape. Similar to what you show here, I'm trying to use all free or inexpensive tools due to this being a hobby and no real income yet. I have picked up some roof inspections with Bees360, but that is about it. I am actually in a new subdivision in Middle TN and people move here from the north east, California, Illinois, etc. on a daily basis. I need to walk down the street (literally) and do this on one of the homes under construction, then I could walk in the model home and show the agents what can be done, and maybe they could pitch this to their clients that are building the homes? It's worth a shot! Recently sold the Mini 2 and picked up the Mini 4 Pro. Looking forward to see if you have any videos coming up about it. Thanks again.

[@SoyPorteroYT]

Did you do it? How was the result?

[@JoeBoone82]

@@SoyPorteroYT the method that he shows in this video works perfectly. Luma Labs AI is awesome. I do not have the 360 degree camera for interiors yet and I have not created a website yet, but the drone footage to 3d model is really neat. It is much easier on Luma Labs web based system than it is to go through a legit 3d modeling software. I am still trying to figure out the limits of Luma Labs though.

[@CodekoKyle]

You are so generous for sharing this idea of yours with the world! You are great man. ❤❤

[@FacePalmProduxtnsFPP]

Awesome! thank you, I was just brainstorming this idea with a friend just a couple weeks ago. :D

[@cuddleslug547]

This is actually incredible. I shoot real estate photography and use my drone everyday but no way did this ever pop into my mind as a service> Thanks Dylan

[@goodeatswithelton]

Are you located in FL?

[@angelburgos2921]

@@goodeatswitheltonI am

[@gabrielcampana2007]

Hey mate, I live in UK and I'm thinking about starting a Real Estate Photography here, would you mind to share some informations, just so I can get my head around it please.

[@cuddleslug547]

yeah bro what would you like to know?@@gabrielcampana2007

[@natanmelamed1032]

Thanks Dylan, you are very inspiring and an amazing person who show us this ways to progress in business and life, i love your content and i will always support you. Kind regards from Paraguay! 🇵🇾

[@chenwatch]

Very cool and inspiring, straight forward and concise. Good tips in software. Its not always the tools but the will to do it. Cheers and thanks!

[@kclark4920]

How do you go about getting clients? Do you use personal connection, or is it more just cold emailing companies? What is your request to secured client ratio? Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, they are very helpful.

[@DylanGorman]

I do as much relationship building as possible through all sorts of means.

[@beveik]

@@DylanGorman this is what makes you "2500 a month", not a drone:)

[@j4eg3r47]

I'll drop in some tips. Real estate agents, real estate brokerage companies, title companies, social media, flyers, Facebook marketplace, connecting events etc.

[@kclark4920]

@@j4eg3r47 Thanks. Appreciate it!

[@dadboddamien]

@@j4eg3r47 you've got to catch all of those after they've exhausted all the options they have in the way of friends and employees who aren't certified but are willing to do it for free or supercheap

[@TASLightnindog]

Looking to get into Photogrammetry using DroneDeploy and curious if I should look into the Air3 or go with the Mavic enterprise mostly just to get the autonomous flight option. Do you think it's worth putting thousands extra into autonomous flight or would getting the new air3 be very sufficient to capture the renders and volumetric data with DroneDeploy?

[@DylanGorman]

With Drone Deploy processing you can use any drone. For capturing data with their app you need specific drones that they highlight on their website. For accurate data you need an RTK or GCP setup. Too much to explain over a simple reply but those are the basics. The Air3 won’t get you accurate data but will get you pretty data

[@DanielCrist]

If you aren't focused on capturing artistic shots with a compressed background and foreground from the 3x lens or wildlife shots where you would use the 3x zoom lens to avoid getting too close and scaring an animal, you could save yourself a lot of money and get the Mini 3 Pro, which has the same main camera as the Air 3.

[@AGL_AerialsTampa]

What kind of properties would this be best for? Do you think it would work with commercial projects (ie apartment complexes)?

[@jamesfreach1022]

After watching the video I subscribed because I feel that the information you've provided will help me out as I strategy my own Drone Service Business . I'll be looking through your previous videos for more information. Thanks

[@DylanGorman]

Awesome, thank you!

[@1flyinlow]

Thanks for the informative video Dylan. I am working my way into this industry, and am currently building a portfolio. I have the all the gear, but am curious about the 360 max video. How are you able to share basically an unrendered video without any set frames? All my max videos need to be rendered in app to be shareable.

[@Marc-io6pv]

He does it at 10:50 :)

[@zbs8406]

Only if you want to make flat video. You can also save video as 360 without any editing

[@johnm24]

Can you talk about how you pay for the websites? Can you have the domain up for a month then switch it? Are there packages where you can have multiple domains? Would love some more insight how you work with that considering properties are always coming up then being sold. Thanks!

[@NMarling]

pretty sure he did at the beginning of the video

[@MaDc7aH]

You just win my subscribe softly and flowingly. Thanks a lot for all of your sincere advice, definitely I will think about how to use your idea in my location

[@kingmo565]

Thanks for sharing this content, it is very helpful!

[@alancline7138]

You have some great practical advice that I plan to use in getting my drone business going. I have thought of doing the same type of construction progress. Basically, you are solving a problem and saving your clients time and money. Any advice on how to find the property under construction and make contact with the person having it built?

[@cameronjerry989]

Send it up out of hours and turn up next day asking for the site manager, it may be just the thing they're looking for.

[@KendallMartin]

If you used a Skydio 2+ with 3D Scan you could autonomously capture all of the data needed (and with better coverage) WHILE you do the interior scan with the GoPro. Heck, if the site is big enough, you could have the drone do the entire thing, walkthrough included, with KeyFrame.

[@Kirk510]

Tell me more!

[@SShepherd]

@@Kirk510 The Skydio 3D Scan software starts at $2,999 drone/year...

[@willpmoreton]

Got the mini 3 pro and been scouting around for some revenue generating ideas, great video, great tips, you got a new subscriber! Thanks!

[@jonathangorman7820]

Love it. Appreciate the work to do something unique

[@ravendronesolutions]

Great work as always! As your mentioned, getting the clients is probably the hardest part. Who would you say for services like this, would be best to target?

[@DylanGorman]

Thank you Juan! I think this is a video that I need to consider making now. To date I have about 400 comments asking that same question. I will get to the drawing board and write out a video that I think would help with this.

[@ravendronesolutions]

@@DylanGorman Awesome! I look forward to seeing it. Keep up the great work!

[@wazreacts]

I would say target builders to almost act as agents on your behalf. Give them commission as part of your business model to get clients on board.

[@brandonfoster1715]

Hi Dylan, just started watching your videos so not sure if you have made one on this but I am looking at starting up a business in this industry and one thing that I am struggling with is working out how to charge clients. If you could provide some insight, it would be much appreciated.

[@JUSTAUFCNOOB]

He’s got a video on that bud, it’s titled something like how to charge for jobs in 2023 or something along those lines. It’s a year old but it’s still relevant now. Another tip is call around a few drone companies etc Google search get free quotes in your area and you can get a good idea on what people charge

[@peterevans8598]

Great video. Very informative Dylan. Thanks for posting.

[@joel9662]

@dylangorman just to confirm, the 3D walk throguh is prepared using your gopro software that came with the camera, not another software. Luma AI did not like my interior photos ;). It also did not like my test capture of a cell tower, too many gaps in the lattice structure. I think I have work around to take more higher angle shots which shows lattice gaps against ground vice the sky. TIA

[@lpskywalk]

Great video! Two questions; 1. Do you document the building every week, from start to Finnish for this client? 2. I don't see the benefit the customers have of the photogrammetry/NeRF model? Keep up the good work!!

[@BlueDroneBlues]

In that situation I can, because the customer can see the work that is being done and how far along the restoration is going and can possibly see any issues or problems and be able to contact the contractor 5k miles away and have it addressed.

[@lpskywalk]

@@BlueDroneBlues But I don't see how the photogrammetry/NeRF shows it better than photo or video.

[@masonmahard7372]

@@lpskywalk I think it's having the ability to look at a specific angle opposed to having to stop the video at a specific point. They could say "I want to quickly look at the front and back" and quickly turn the model around to see the front and back of the house in a matter of seconds rather than looking for those shots in the video.

[@DylanGorman]

It’s up to the client. If they want every week we can charge more.

[@Marc-io6pv]

​@@lpskywalkFair questions. It's good to have an understanding of the full benefits to be confident in offering this service yourself. I wonder how a snappier this month vs last month side by side could be configured without having to have the client split screen pages off the website.

[@Tessmann_photography]

As a pilot who flies GA aircraft, I am afraid of drones. I’m afraid of birds too, but birds are generally afraid of my plane and stay away from me, drone pilots may not be fully aware of my presence with no way to communicate with me. Geese are also big and pretty easy to spot compared to a small drone. Drones most definitely present a risk, but just not as big as people make them out to be. Very good video

[@ezy.904]

Good Stuff!!!! Thank You. I just sold my Mini 2. In your opinion should I get the mini 3 pro or the air 3 for projects like this one you showed. I’m not worried about cost. It’s more about comfort for me. Thanks

[@beachgadgets8236]

Thanks for sharing your trait and the details, gives me and others new perspective of making money in new times

[@SilverWolverine87]

How the heck do you find clients like that is my question?

[@mryup6100]

Oldish rich people

[@garethhoole1591]

Time and connections

[@albyshinyfield8841]

Just offer $50 and do two a day and then get two $200 jobs a month is about 100 grand a year

[@ThankYouPageMagic]

@@albyshinyfield8841 what math school did you go to? There's no way that adds up to $100k/yr

[@mic2349]

They don't know you, you don't know them. Old stand by, advertising.

[@jebtaifanc56]

So they can see how long the grass has grown since they last paid $500.

[@DylanGorman]

Exactly 😆

[@timpolster]

Thanks. Very nice video and enjoy the sharing approach. Best of luck with your business!

[@Kaamiigo]

You've inspired me Dylan. Thanks for this video

[@davelogan5955]

I'm an inherently negative person and see things for how they are and usually call people out for their bullshit. This is not the case. Great and informative video. Love the idea. Keep posting drone ideas like this! 👍✊👊

[@DylanGorman]

I appreciate the comment and glad you have some common sense unlike others in this comment section.

[@davelogan5955]

@@DylanGorman Couldn't agree more. I read some of the negative comments, and was really surprised. This video deserves only positive comments 😄

[@albyshinyfield8841]

People who make money like this are the reason drones cost so much in the first place. If you can’t beat em, join em

[@RailsTailsandTrails]

Great video and information. Despite what some lazy and get rich quick cry babies have been posting, your information and content has been spot on and has been a huge help in me figuring out setting up, stream lining, and getting started with my own drone business. Please keep up the great work and information. It's really appreciated!

[@DylanGorman]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@cordelrostokes455]

So to get started exactly other than my drone, gopro, what else do you recommend if using a iPad Pro for editing ?

[@BetterViewDronePros]

Just getting started. Thanks for making it feel doable.

[@dji1tommy29]

I’m not on board with helping foreign clients buy up American property, that’s already been devastating for both the US and Canada. However guess it depends on the circumstances, if it were someone in another state or someone who will be moving in themselves that would be more reasonable. Nice channel though and thanks for the tips.

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

As long as those property purchases are legal and lucrative they will happen whether we take the work or not. I have mixed feelings about some of the work I do but I recognize that refusing the work will not make any difference. To make a difference I think our effort is better spent telling policymakers that we don't like the policy. Honestly, I'm not confident that telling policymakers makes any difference either because they're looking out for things other than us. Still, refusing the work won't help 😞 I do admit that if somebody just feels better by turning down certain jobs, that is an important factor.

[@DylanGorman]

I’m in the service business but I hear what you are saying. It’s the world that we live in so if I can make money to get by then I’ll do so by economical means

[@dji1tommy29]

@@DylanGorman I hear ya and I understand your circumstances too.

[@LingLongshot]

It's easy to create that content but hard to get stupid clients who will pay you for that and that much. But nice dream and awesome, if you make already money with that!

[@theboxtrucklady]

thank you, well presented. I will sign up for your class next month

[@Turist4sL]

So glad I found you. Weary help full. Thank you ❤

[@svenf1]

Awesome tips and tricks, thank you for sharing and inspiring!

[@ItzSi]

Great video learnt a lot I’m interested in this type of work had a few jobs in real estate photography nice one 👌🏼

[@randyXLT]

I have the Mini 3 Pro and the Matrice 30T. I'm just getting started, your videos are helpful, thanks.

[@DylanGorman]

Glad to help

[@lewisstewart6895]

Thank you for this video. It is so great and the drone will be my bday/Xmas gift to myself and I plan on doing exactly this here in Atlanta next year. Also this may be a bit to personal, but do use an LLC for taxes or just do a schedule C? I heard I can write off certain cost with a schedule C.

[@georgepena7823]

Could you do an explanation and or a video on how you got started finding clients or what’s the best way to get started to find somebody’s clients that have projects in different cities but don’t wanna fly in to check on their progress every week or month?

[@OrionValencia]

Your videos are incredible dude! Keep it up!

[@DylanGorman]

Thanks, will do!

[@Thetrevorwolfe]

@DylanGorman how long do you typically leave a clients website up for once the job has been completed and the final photos / videos have been taken?

[@matheus.lifestyle]

There’s also learning curve for all these softwares, cost of fly licence, course, cost (time) of planning the flight ahead, applying for permits where needed, acquiring client, and so on. On top of acquiring all the equipment. Meanwhile one’s gotta eat and pay rent.

[@mikeg3602]

Very good video Dylan. You mentioned you like to use either your Iphone or the GoPro for the virtual tours. Is there a certain editing software you use for the Iphone video? Again, Great job!

[@Skwoop21]

Thanks for sharing! This is exactly where I am trying to go with my drones, and put to use with my engineering skills as well. I got the mini 3 and the air 2s about a year ago and have been practicing my flying skills in Chicago. I plan on getting a 3 pro next asap. So, to fund that, I want to get my commercial license from the FAA before I move to Austin on Dec. Anyway. Thanks again! If you have any more tips, let me know!

[@JoeBoone82]

What type of engineering? I'm in the same boat. Structural Engr in TN, but Part 107 and trying to figure out ways to implement this technology into my "real" job.

[@darensphotos]

Nice vid, One thing you didn't make mention of is flight restrictions, .etc Safety (hardhat) I saw you had one on in the 360, insurance, business lic...etc. A real cost structure to net would be a great value to many. Keep up the nice quick tutorials!

[@killerbuellxb12]

Great video man, I actually just picked up the Min pro 4 so I can try to start getting into this. Fingers crossed lol. How were you able to grow your client list, or even get started building a portfolio?

[@BarbaDinos]

amazing video! Thank you! Question: what is the stick you are using for your gopro? link?

[@gleeloyd]

Thanks for the video Dylan. One thing I noticed though, with the 360 video, is that behaves differently on a phone than it does on anything with a bigger screen. If you stay on the project website, the 360 vid is "fishbowl" and you have no control over the view. However, when you open it in KZbin, then the view is normal but the only way to change the perspective is by moving the phone around! I set up my own sample project site to show to prospective clients. I noticed this happening with the 360 vid and thought I had done something wrong until I went back and checked your project site. Not a show stopper and I haven't checked it on a larger "pro" phone either.

[@nicolaasvanwyk890]

Thanks Dylan for sharing. I want to go and try this and when i have actually done it myself i can provide feedback to the critics. Thanks for sharing how you make money. I liked tour video, short and sweet.

[@DylanGorman]

Sounds great!

[@ChrisWard74]

Very interesting, so I could use my DJI Mavic 2 Pro for something like this. On the 3D view of the building is the only option to have a link or can you export an OBJ file as well for use in other programs? For your Pictures/Videos are you using Auto settings or are you shooting in D-Log and post editing the colors?

[@callumthrow]

It looked like he was using auto from the DJI app screen. I'd say to keep costs low (from experience) auto is best otherwise you need to charge a few hours for editing.

[@emanuelimaduarte]

What you recomend for a basic setup for pc, laptop or cpu? small video editing in 4k. thanks

[@MegaRetr]

Great video and information.

[@kathryn.douglas.photography]

Excellent videos Dylan! One question: Using the GoPro Max and GoPro Player how did you create the click and drag walk through video of your building? Is the a webpage or KZbin video that shows how? Keep up the great work, thanks!

[@nexusaerial5707]

Just a KZbin upload and embeded on the website.

[@guanaart]

Great video and thank you for the advice for more drone work

[@jeffseverance5410]

Hey Dylan, this video really got my excited. Photogrammetry is where I eventually want to end up, but, this seems like a way I can maybe make some extra money to build up to that. Thank You for making this video. One question I am wondering, for the $500/month per property, do they get one update or multiple updates and how many property updates are covered by that $500 before more money is charged. I don't want to undersell what you are doing. They are building like mad here in LV and this seems like a good opportunity!

[@eddie30969]

Great video thanks! I got discouraged when the FCC started adding all the rules a few years ago and sold all my drones except DJI mini. My question is do you still have to get the 105 license to charge foe drone shots if the drone is under the 254 gram weight? Or can you use that drone and not have to get the FCC 105 pilots license? Thanks again you sparked my interest.. Ed Owen

[@aaronmelson2887]

This is awesome. Great job man.

[@brynasimmons1250]

Awesome video! I would love to know what you recommend for pitching and what that initial proposal to a potential client looks like!

[@Phocasa]

So are you purchasing a domain for these properties to then set up in Squarespace each time? I'm not understanding how you're using SS to host all the properties. Do you go into detail in your course? Thanks!

[@EduardPristavu]

Done! Also just received my 2 new packtalk edge :)

[@tribus4]

What about inclement weather? Do you sometimes need to work thru? If so, what suggestions ? Thanks .

[@thesmalltownrealtorbigsky]

Hello, curious to know what program you embedded your 360 video on. I love the idea of having a video and being able to move around the room when you pause it

[@justride9872]

good walkthrough on the flying path.

[@AboveCostaRicaMedia]

Awesome video. Thank you much for sharing it. Would you please create a video as to what are you best tips for pitching clients from the get-go? Are these contracts you set with clients? How are the agreements disclosed? Does the client set the amount of weeks to drone-shot the site or do you do that? Please advise and thank you.

[@MarbellaPropertyReport]

Thank you for sharing your business secrets. Very useful info!

[@Outlaw.cinema]

Would the DJI spark work for now until I get a new one? What do you like to use to send image files to clients ?

[@BlueDroneBlues]

Very nice. I have the OM6 with my current iPhone 13 Pro Max soon the iPhone 15 Pro max. I have the Air 2s and my newest addition DJI Mavic 3 Classic. I am learning Final Cut Pro still so my videoing doesn't suck! That perspective of doing all those different shots and that app in the end creating them is crazy. How does that all work when the customer zooms in on the model? Does it all look like on piece go from the outside to the inside? Thank you for the video! I am trying to learn a bit at a time to get some good skills so I can do almost any job. My brother who is a fellow 107 brought up something called, "Drone Mapping" which I looked up and seems really cool. I just wonder is it something that would really get used and in a case like this could it do most of the work for you here and all you would primarily have to do is the inside job?

[@DylanGorman]

On larger scale mapping is great, but for something like this using a free software is the way to go.

[@jeremycowan7585]

Do you create a new Squarespace website for each client / project or do you direct your clients to different pages within your Squarespace website to view their projects? Thanks! - great video