How to build a SUCCESSFUL Drone Mapping business in 2023 - Drone Deploy

Drone mapping is not so much a commodity anymore as much as it used to be. Drones are being used for all kinds of applications, from inspections to search & rescue, construction progress monitoring, and utility asset management. Drones are becoming an intricate part of everyday operations in so many industries. This video goes over the basics of how to build a drone-based mapping business with an easy-to-use software called Drone Deploy that will take care of every aspect of the business!
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:57 What is Drone Mapping?
01:39 Drone Deploy Sponsor Spot
02:15 Why is Drone Mapping useful?
03:03 Real-World Case Study.
04:23 What equipment is needed?
05:31 Set up an automated flight in the field!
09:24 pre-flight inspections
10:17 Drone Deploy automated flight
11:08 Data upload/ processing
12:02 Processed data analysis/ Drone Deploy's cloud tools.
13:22 3D Drone model
14:55 How to build a successful business off of Drone Deploy?
15:35 What industries can I use drone mapping in?
17:01 Drone Deploy Sponsor
19:07 Outro

[@leeyoung4305]

I was able to hear a detailed explanation of the drone mapping business! I am now 66 years old, and after retirement as a civil servant in Korea, I started flying drones as a hobby, and after learning 'Premier Pro' for video editing, I am uploading drone videos on KZbin, and three years ago I qualified as a drone instructor After acquiring it, I give lectures at drone flight academies, and I also work on pest control with agricultural drones. In the meantime, an acquaintance asked if I could make a map of agricultural land, so I watched your KZbin video to learn how to use Pix4D capture and Drone Deploy, and I learned a lot from your lecture! I will be visiting your channel often to learn more in the future, and I also learned something very useful from this video. Your lecture was the best!

[@cogotexx]

This is quite the inspirational comment Lee!! 🤘🏼 Rock n Roll brother!

[@bryanyoutubechannel]

Excellent presentation, thank you.

[@HOODTOURS]

I really like your videos! Its hard to believe you have been in the industry for 9 years, you look no older than 25... maybe you are much older and have the gift of looking youthful! Keep up the great educational videos!

[@rionothing1000]

you know he's super legit with his work when he gets new truck and new macbook pro! great content.

[@DylanGorman]

Haha thank you!

[@timopaulissen]

Hey dylan, amazing video! How do you get clients for your mapping services and how do you list it?

[@coocat231]

I too have this question!

[@Bobi-ow6ou]

Interesting question

[@norfolknunners6372]

Yes. Would love a video on this 👍

[@badrulhisyamo]

my thought is you must have contact with developer/people..

[@JuanPerez-lr3bn]

He doesn't want competitors

[@richardnewcombe8397]

Dylan, I watch your videos a second time and I'm compelled to comment. I'm going to get in this business because of you! Thanks!

[@RamiTamimi]

2000 flights is insane, great work!

[@DylanGorman]

I appreciate it man. We’ve got to connect on a video, I’ve got a few ideas I think you are gonna like to hear!

[@Mr1970827]

Hello I would like to say, thank you very much and I really enjoyed your video. I've always was interested in mapping and just really didn't know how to break into the market. But you helped me alot. Again thank you.

[@thompsondroneworx]

Dylan, with a small property like this do you ever feel the need to run a separate flight at a different gimbal angle in order to capture better 3D details? I've been experimenting and have been seeing that I have seen some better results doing a flight at -30 degrees but you need to expand the flight path as it can't see the property at the close proximity. Maybe I'm doing something wrong and you can offer some suggestions for achieving the best 3D results. Thanks and love the videos!

[@reality-warp]

I do photogrammetric mapping of forestry areas. I'll do 5 passes if an area is particularly complex - one nadir (top town), and 4 passes with the camera at a 30-45 degree oblique angel from the cardinal directions. However my work isn't making me nearly that much money -- I'm paid a flat salary and the photogrammetry data is ONLY used to plot spray drone flight routes - what the company is paid for is the sprayed acerage.

[@xsolent]

Thanks for all the great tips! You rock Dylan!

[@DylanGorman]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mike-hm2gc]

Would you advise someone to quit their day job and set up a drone business that offers the services you described? Or it would be too much of a risk ? Also, do you have a website where you advertise your services? If yes, I’d love to pay a visit and see how you market your services. Thanks!

[@matthiascross5212]

Awesome information!! thanks 🙏

[@DylanGorman]

Glad it helped!

[@rolandgarza47]

Thank you for your videos, you have peaked my interest in this field. I'm currently a school teacher looking to leaving the profession. I've had a drone club for students for the past four years and I believe this can really take off in my area. I'd like to know more about the logistics of going into a business like this. Thanks again, keep making these videos.

[@davidsegev9286]

Same situation-im a PE teacher that looking to leave my profession Good luck for both of us

[@squiddah]

Hmm. Just adding my 2 cents as another teacher looking to do the exact same thing.

[@DylanGorman]

Just now seeing these. Email me and let me see what I can do for you: [e-mail]

[@brandonk5943]

Great video! Getting my Part 107 in a few weeks and looking to focus on drone mapping. Hope to see more videos on how you got to where you are and the different aspects of the job other then just make a plan, fly it, then upload.

[@DylanGorman]

That’s exiting, welcome to the industry! I’ll see how I can integrate how to get jobs and proven methods to get clients with mapping hopefully later this year!

[@mountainslapstick6170]

You can't do accurate drone mapping without a surveyor or photogrammetrist all you can do is, sell fancy 3D maps that have no "claimed" spatial accuracy. Its not as simple as buy a drone, fly drone get clients.

[@DylanGorman]

That’s not entirely true. You can still capture using an RTK drone or processing using PPK methods. It’ll be cheaper yes, accurate yes, but obviously can’t pass it off as a “drone survey”. I have several clients that pay for us to run mapping missions that aren’t geo-referenced with survey grade accuracy. They only care about relative accuracy as they are using it for visual inspections. But again it’s the client that you are selling your services to and what they are looking for. I do disagree with the “you can’t do accurate mapping” statement though because it’s been proven to not be 100% true. I still see your point though. Just my experience!

[@mountainslapstick6170]

@@DylanGorman If you can't certify it to be willing to spend millions of dollars to design off of it, then it's not accurate. Can it be close, sure. Accurate.... mmm well no. So again I wouldn't advertise that. Still good video though!

[@DylanGorman]

Fair enough. I guess is really just depends on what the clients looking for then! I appreciate your comments though!

[@mcneilridore_]

Thank you Dylan amazing informative video. Are you able to make a lengthy video on how new drone pilots can market themselves in order to gain new client within a certain time frame like 3 months or 6 months. Like a step by step walk through of how you marketed yourself when you first started in order to gain new clients.

[@Brad-z3b]

I am going to try and follow you advice, as it has always kinda been my dream to fly drones, ever since I was a kid, I have always enjoyed flying RC aircraft, but now days I don’t do that too often, and this way would be a good way to get back into it.

[@DylanGorman]

Looking forward to have you here for your journey! I’ve got more videos in the works!

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

THE most comprehensive video on drone mapping I’ve ever come across!! ✈️ Keep it up!

[@DylanGorman]

Thank you!!

[@courtneyb6154]

Thanks for the videos! Great stuff to learn how to get started. One question..... I have a Mavic 2 Pro Zoom and I am using DroneDeploy on an Android device. Under the advanced settings I can see all the same options as yours except for "Gimbal Angle"......it appears to be missing. Do you know why? Maybe an android thing or some setting I need to first enable....or maybe that feature has since been removed? Thanks!

[@HOODTOURS]

You mention using the DJI Mavic Air 2 for mapping. Can you use the DJI Mavic Air 2S as well? Does Drone Deploy support the Air 2S? Thanks!

[@cameronduthoy]

This video should be marked as paid for advertising, although there are educational tips, massive amounts of the video relate to the specific software he is using and the utilization of just that specific software. There is even a promotional piece about free trials and discounts through using his specifics discount code. There is no doubt in my mind that he was absolutely paid for this video from that company.

[@DylanGorman]

This video is marked as "includes paid advertising". I even explicitly say that this video is sponsored by Drone Deploy so I'm not sure how you missed any of that.

[@user-wz1up8oo6k]

Just received my part 107 cert and I needed this info post haste

[@Grey59bouttime]

Great vid! How do you go about finding clients to hire you for your work? And how does that process go?

[@DylanGorman]

Its a very complex answer that differs for all of our clients that we bring on. I always ask them about what problems they are currently facing with property management, asset management or project development management. I then build a drone based solution around it to cater to their needs. I know I make it sound simple but it really just finding the right client that will say yes, believe me I have had more no's than I have had yes.

[@markgardner9308]

Good video. Is the iPad a replacement for the smart controller? Will the smart controller work with th P4Pv2 just the same as an iPad?

[@loganphillips7749]

Another great video! Your channel is a hidden gem.

[@DylanGorman]

I appreciate that!

[@ZxSkyLineKidxZ]

I've had a Mavic 2 Pro over 3yrs now and I only thought my drone's purpose was for amazing Photos and Videos...only today I learned about Drone Mapping...and the very last few seconds I now seen that a 360 degree camera could be used with the Drone. I have had the Samsung 360 camera well over 6yrs and it has barely been used...I recently brought high capacity memory cards on sale back in 2021....so lets say if I really wanted to produce the top quality mapping...Could I implement my phone with a DJI Gimbal, my 360 degree camera and my Mavic 2 Pro? My Mavic 2 Pro has been used mostly in the car scene in very low light at night. I found a purpose for what I have been gathering all these years? Growing up I always told myself I loved reading maps. It'll be cool to show people that I can create a 3-D map of their house and property!

[@ramirocastellon2921]

You can do the 3D model just by using the drone camera (Sfm - Structure From Motion).

[@glennalan]

Such a great educational video! Thank you

[@DylanGorman]

Thank you!

[@BirdzEyeViewAV]

Thanks for the video. Very interesting and useful. Liked and subbed...

[@DylanGorman]

Thanks for the sub!

[@bautistarua9140]

Hey! great video! can i use my mavic pro platinum for Photogrammetry with drone deploy, interesting business!

[@DylanGorman]

I believe you can!

[@damianmontesino784]

Hey I'm a Surveyor in Canada I've been thinking on get into the drone mapping I have done it for my company but trying to start by self. I'm a little bit lost into have to get into the industry

[@DylanGorman]

What questions do you have?

[@RC_Aviator]

Do you need any specific licenses or schooling to legally do this? As far as I know, to be a surveyor you definitely need school. But I am not sure the differences between "mapping" and surveying

[@willberry8673]

I am blown away and interested in learning

[@Boodieman72]

The enterprise DJI's has a controller that does what your iPad does, so hope it works on those drones.

[@Junglejunkeeyyz]

Awesome video, thank you

[@SARCrusher]

Hi Dylan great video. can you calculate stockpiles with drone deploy without having GCP's Thanks

[@DylanGorman]

Yes you can but it will only be within a certain accuracy. Still good for reference though!

[@MDFire150]

How does the 'customer' view the final models? Do they have to go into DD to view, or can the models be sent to the customer for viewing on some other image viewer?

[@dldez8590]

Is the DJI air 2S supported? And when will your course launch? Much appreciated!

[@stevie_mix2511]

Hey Dylan, this is good but it doesn’t show how you get clients which is really the most important thing

[@StudioBovengronds]

I tested DD last month. I found reporting rather basic. The dimensions of anything I would rather see on my model and not on a separate list. They promise that you can edit your report in the tool itself, but it doesn't work. Maybe if you have the paid version. You can only share the 3d model with customers via a web link (from DD itself). For more than $200 a month, you also have to pay extra for adding GCPs. The app itself is super easy to use.

[@DylanGorman]

I’m glad you got to test it out. For sharing other files we usually export in geotiff or a shp file for ingesting into other softwares. We do have to enterprise version so we do have extra tools but for the most part we only use those two exports for our clients. The web viewer is cool because we can annotate on it and sent it to our client as well as export a pdf of the report to them too.

[@Espartacojr]

Ok. Getting a drone is the least of the problems for me. My question is. Once I do get the drones. How to I get the clients. So I can start making my money back asap

[@switconor]

It would be great if you went into more detail about actually getting set up with the software. There’s no information about that at all, like price points. Is it a one time purchase, monthly, free? Is it available for anyone or do you need to get certified? Shows us how to use the software but not at all how to get started or involved, would love an update video

[@Larson_33_]

Once you take a drone map of an area, is it updated over time? For example, from the beginning of a crop cycle to the end. Or would you have to go out and remap the area over time to see the new imaging?

[@holtzlander]

That's funny! I work at ID Plans too! Been flying for a while and wanted to get into the ortho side of things.

[@DylanGorman]

Hey Chris! Mention this to your regional manager and I can get you through the right channels to set up a call with my team to potentially get you on some of the jobs!

[@_LifeOfReilly]

Perfect timing. Just passed my Part 107 last month and have been searching for ideas on how to get started.

[@DylanGorman]

Excellent to hear that! Welcome to the drone community!

[@magiofthoth]

how was the newer 107 test? scared to take it rn due to the new questions

[@DylanGorman]

It’s a breeze! Take a good course and you’ll do well!

[@_LifeOfReilly]

@@magiofthoth I don’t know about “new” or “old”. I just studied hard.

[@DylanGorman]

Good! Best of luck when you take it!

[@brunosavastano1851]

I would love to see a video giving examples of how to pitch drone mapping to a client, how do you convince them? How much should one charge? etc...

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

Thank you, your video was very helpful. What limitations are there on the trial version?

[@alanperkins3131]

Nice video man. Could you tell us more about Drone Deploy uses in different industries?

[@maurofotografiasrj]

Dylan, Thank you for taking the time to make this beautiful and explanatory video for everyone. I already took a complete mapping course with a drone 3 years ago and only now will I be able to start with this activity. I'm here in South Florida and I don't have the slightest idea of ​​the base amount I can charge future clients, to carry out mapping, with photogrammetry and 3D information..... Can you help me with this and tell me where I can get it? This cost reference and what can I charge customers? I know it varies from region to region, but I don't want to charge anything below what the market charges. I am already an experienced drone pilot and know how to do mapping.

[@brunogt1982]

Thank you very much appreciate your info/Help brother 🙇🏽‍♂️

[@carlfinney9974]

Very cool! Would using a camera with a LiDAR sensor to map be preferable? Or does matter really matter? In my work I’m already using my own utility application to access my iPhone 13 pros LiDAR sensor to scan the interior of residential property for accurate square footage measurements and I use my drone to get exterior pics that you can’t get from the ground . That’s a nice database. Would LiDAR be better?

[@monique7614]

Dylan, thanks for the great video! What use cases do you see for environmental work, potentially?

[@DylanGorman]

TONS! Erosion control, land assessment, vegetation management, species monitoring. The list goes on

[@sjanus11]

Hi Dylan, Great Video thank you. Would you recomend "Cold calling" some folks? What I mean is if I were to fly say a New Development, Shopping Center, etc. ( I do know some people in Real estate) . I don't know just thinking out loud. Kind of "Here, this is what I can do" Wow em, and if not, maybe they know who could use me. I am talking down the rode a bit. I just bought a Used (Really Good shape) Inspire One with a Zenmuse x3. Test Monday the 8th of Aug for 107. So What do you think? Worth it or "Never Cold call"? Steve

[@DylanGorman]

I have never tried cold calling but your idea behind it seems interesting!

[@peterkazzi4155]

How do you avoid obstacles on larger sites, like cranes?

[@30yearvet.48]

Dylan: You produce great KZbin instructional videos. This is the second that I've watched from you and I just subscribed to your channel. Been a long time recreational flyer starting out with DJI's Phantom 1 back in 2013. Since that time I've accumulated a squadron of different DJI models up to the Mavic 3. Finally branching off and obtained Part 107. Your videos are very informational in helping me decide which route to take with regard to commercial operations. BZ (Bravo Zulu) Semper Fly, Dave.

[@DylanGorman]

I appreciate the kind words! Glad you found this video!

[@pereze75]

Coastie?

[@30yearvet.48]

@@pereze75 Ernesto: Nah! 6 years Active Duty USMC flying H-46's; 24 years Navy Reserves and flew H-3's and MH-53E's. Flew a desk towards the end of my career. Hard to crash a desk and if you do, you'll definitely walk away from it! Flying drones since 2013, control input is just like flying helos. Semper Fly, Dave.

[@DylanGorman]

That’s badass, thank you for your service!

[@pereze75]

@@30yearvet.48 just wondering. Saw Semper Paratus and assumed. Us Coasties are unicorns and it’s always nice to find one I. The wild. Active duty for 23 years. 3 years to go before retirement.

[@jellemartens1040]

great video! I am just getting into droning and i'm about to buy my first drone do you have any recommendations on what to buy?

[@DylanGorman]

Whatever the max amount that you can spend is the drone that I recommend!

[@magiofthoth]

currently a cdl driver, smaller town, less large clients less i travel an hour in any direction. have been flying drones as a hobbiest for 3 years, and the day i got out to buy a mavic air2s and spend my taxes to get a decent drone for getting my 107, is the day after they updated the 107 test. now I'm scared to do the 107 incase those newer questions come up, and no newer study guides are out still. don't want to waste my money for the test when I'm struggling to get by right now. and now regretting getting the air2s. love flying drones, freestyle FPV to DJI cinematics. want to make money with it now, and feel completely roadblocked. Have a great idea if i could only get started with the 107, to make the money I need to invest in the idea I have.

[@magiofthoth]

secondary question if someone does end up seeing my comments: Can i use GCP's without a "surveying" drone? aka, could an Air2s use GCPs of a existing surveying team, and get the accurate info? or will I have to purchase a drone similar or better to the phantom rtk?

[@DylanGorman]

For your second question, you can 100% use GCP's without a survey drone. Its done all the time just know that you need to work with a licensed surveyor in order to call it a survey accurate drone map. For your first question, i have heard about the changes, I have not seen the new questions but overall you need to score a 70% or higher in order to pass. I missed 2 questions and still scored a 94% on my exam. I still think it is doable without the new study material but again I haven't seen the new questions just yet.

[@aRtEnterpriseV]

Greetings Pilot! What can be the CHARGE fee for this service? Great job!, service, tools, options for the business to make it work. Looking forward to here and see your flights, jobs! Safe flight!, art - Puerto Rico drone Pilot, 2023

[@NoizyCloset]

Great drone deploy commercial

[@MrAlexParks]

Great vid. Can you do this with a mavic 2?

[@DylanGorman]

Yes! Drone Deploy's website also has a list of compatible drones as well!

[@andyherrera8929]

Hey Dylan, Do you have a video you using ground control set by surveyors?

[@donboyer5016]

Great video. Can you use a DJI mini 3 pro for mapping?

[@drewbutts7461]

Can you do a video of how you network or find your customers? Do you employ a sales person?

[@DylanGorman]

Word of mouth, existing clients, free demos!

[@drewbutts7461]

What about onboarding with businesses like drone base? Is it really worth the time?

[@drewbutts7461]

I do have enough money for an advanced drone. I’m wanting to get into agricultural since my market, central CA, would be very strong for that. Should I make do with a mavic 2 pro, or even an air, or should I just an enterprise type drone.

[@joshallen3121]

Drone Deploy supports the Air 2, but what about the Air 2s?

[@rommeltanwangco3452]

Hi Dylan.Thank you for this informative video. I'm thinking of buying my very first drone, DJI Mini 3 Pro, for travel. But then I saw your video on "Top 5 tips to get Paying clients.." and this video. Now, is it possible I can start drone mapping with DJI mini 3 pro for now, and when I get a couple of paying clients, I can get a the Mavic 3?

[@MrRaja]

This looks like fun to do. Once I get my 107. I'll offer free Drone Mapping to the first few clients. So I can get some practice in and then scale from there. Thanks for showing and making this video.

[@jeanneduim]

hello i tried to use drone deploy for making a 3d model but when i connect first to my dji go app it doesn't connect with the drone deploy app , please help me

[@thebadradio5340]

Thanks a lot! One thing I can`t quite get is do you set camera angle manually when u launch the route or the drone would know? Thanks again!

[@DylanGorman]

It’s all done automatically in Drone Deploy, super easy!

[@thebadradio5340]

@@DylanGorman Figured it out today, works like charm, thank you!

[@DylanGorman]

Glad to hear!

[@J.morent]

Thanks bro

[@Joe-wk9ow]

Is this type of business good for beginner pilots or should I do something first? Also I can't wait for the SDK kits to become available to the mini 3 pro.

[@ryanisflying]

Awesome vid. My sons band is Dylan too so awesome name as well! You mentioned having contacts in the industry. What if someone doesn’t have contacts in the industry? In my industry I’m talking about agriculture. I am a actual pilot so I have Contacts in the aviation industry but generally speaking pilots don’t want to talk to anybody who even admits to having a drone license. I really like the idea of being able to help farmers monitor their crops. How do you suggest I go market myself to farmers when I don’t know any and I know nothing about farming ?

[@DylanGorman]

Great question! Schedule a call with me as id love to discuss this with you: calendly.com/dylangorman-pb/20minfree

[@umairkhurshid839]

Can we do it professionally with Mavic Air 2s?

[@DylanGorman]

Yes

[@felipesegura6304]

Great video! One question. Do you know of any mapping app for the DJI Avata?

[@prankfever8877]

you just uploaded a 3d model to the cloud do you get paid for each upload ?

[@TalonNismo]

Just got my part 107, and eagerly looking to jump into this industry.

[@DylanGorman]

That’s amazing to hear! Best of luck in all your endeavors!

[@TalonNismo]

@@DylanGorman I did my first scan today with My Mavic 2 Pro. It used up 1.5 batteries to accomplish the task. Really cool to see my drone flying around where it needed to. I trusted it during its flight and kept an eye on it. Need to get my 14 day trial extended. I will be contacting your contact in the description. Thank you Dylan, your 93k video got me going.

[@DylanGorman]

Amazing to hear that! It’s always cool seeing the drone be a full robot in the sky! I remember my first flight that I did almost 4 years ago, I’ve done 500+ since then and it never gets old!

[@Saint876_]

Is mini pro 4 good for stuff like this; iknow it doesnt have sdk support as yet but it does have the waypoint feature that i think can be used until yk 3rd party support

[@DylanGorman]

You can take a lot of the same concepts and use it with the mini 4

[@robertbondar6640]

Are you typically not using GCP’s for accuracy of the mapping?

[@DylanGorman]

It depends on the project. Most of what we do is for property inspection (cracks in pavement, trash on site, water buildup on rooftops). If we do anything with earthworks then we do use GCP’s!

[@prankfever8877]

i have dji mavic zoom , only 12 mp can you use this drone for drone mapping ?

[@russellsherman9358]

Was the 3D model in this video done without GCP’s? If so I’m very impressed and very interested in getting into this.

[@DylanGorman]

It’s was not done with GCP’s but you can easily create a model with one!

[@russellsherman9358]

Thanks Dylan, this looks very good, I’m on the edge of getting a drone to help create site plans. I don’t need accurate georeferencing but I do need to be able to pull accurate measurements from my drone map/model. I’m trying to figure out if I’d need GCP’s, I really don’t want to take that extra step yet. Can you take fairly accurate measurements from your drone map without GCP’s? I really appreciate your videos and responses. Thanks Dylan

[@DylanGorman]

You can for reference but if it’s for any survey work or engineers you will need to use GCP’s for that data to be accurate!

[@tommyb9746]

@@DylanGorman you will also need a survey license to be able to sell that data at that point.

[@DylanGorman]

@@tommyb9746 Correct, or if a survey company hires you to capture the data you can go that route as well! It's what we do almost all the time.

[@dudedudeson546]

Would getting into this using an Air2s still be a viable way to make money in 2023? Any advice appreciated!

[@TheCANhunter]

Thank you!

[@spacelamaglama]

nice video! How do you load your sd card on the mac? For some reason my mac recognizes the card in disk utility, but is not mounted (tried every trick on internet)

[@LegacyInBlood]

What kind of drone licensing/certification do I need? Part 107?

[@DylanGorman]

Yes part 107!

[@aaronmarkstaller]

Nice this video is sweet. Where do you apply for waivers and what waivers are there and what's permissions procedure?

[@DylanGorman]

I appreciate it! There is a simple way now called LANNC. its a one click waiver to fly in controlled airspace!

[@L-NEGRO]

Why would you choose the inspire 2 over the phantom pro 4 v2? I have the opirtunity to purchase either.

[@DylanGorman]

P4P V2 is what I’d choose. Only reason I used the inspire 2 was because I had certain projects that leveraged the better camera image.

[@techninjahd]

Hi Dylan, thanks so much for your hard work. Really inspired by what you do. Question, what tablet are you using? Planning on getting a Phantom4 Pro V2.0 and worries about compatibility with the drone and drone deploy.

[@DewDzn]

its supported, they have a list of supported drones

[@stuartd01]

Great video. How do you maintain line of sight when the drone is flying on the other side of a building, without having to walk around it?

[@DylanGorman]

With the drone being 160-200ft in the air you’ll be able to maintain VLOS without any issues

[@cuddleslug547]

Park further away.

[@matheus.lifestyle]

Found it really really interesting. Do you think there’s still space for someone starting from the scratch despite of all the experienced entrepreneurs already playing the game? I’ve never owned a drone, lack of skills, no contacts…

[@nickchumchal]

Thanks for the informative video...SUBSCRIBED to your channel! I'm curious if you're able to do everything you did in this video with the Drone Deploy Lite subscription or do you need the Individual subscription?

[@DylanGorman]

Thank you! Try out the demo and see all the tools available but I believe everything I showed off in the video is supported on the “lite” subscription.

[@cacolargo]

Will a DJI air 2s do the mapping as good if not better than the mavic 2 pro? Thanks!

[@DylanGorman]

They should be about the same, I’ve got a video coming out next week about it.

[@mountainslapstick6170]

How do you sell your product without being a licensed photogrammetrist or surveyor? You can't legally claim accuracy with these projects without being licensed in either field. Or are you just selling "pretty 3D pictures" to your customers with a disclaimer about it not being "accurate"? Thanks for the video because I'd like to use my drone to do this on the side!

[@ryanashby2459]

So I picked up a DJI Mini 2. Would this drone work to learn using this software? I picked it up cheap to see if this is something we can survey small properties. Thanks!

[@DylanGorman]

Mini 2 unfortunately does not work with Drone Deploy. The GPS in the mini 2 also isn’t usable for survey grade accuracy (unless you tie it to GCP’s)

[@cdi9380]

I have a Dji mini pro 3. It's not listed as a compatible drone but do you think it will be since its relatively new? Or should I buy another drone?

[@DylanGorman]

That drone wont work, however if you want the best beginner drone (and probably the best drone for the cost) to start flying stuff like this I would recommend the DJI Air 2s (amzn.to/3Q1soQj)

[@Papabeir]

Awesome video

[@EnemyOfYourStat]

Hey Dylan, thank you for putting this together! I have been very interested in starting a business using this technology. My question is, if you were just starting what resources would you recommend for learning the proper steps to doing everything legal and safe? I.e. what licenses to acquire, what tools/apps to use to determine if you need a permit, how to acquire the permits etc. I have a mavic air 2 that I plan to use for this and am ready to begin mapping asap so sample sites to build a portfolio. Thanks again for what you are doing.

[@simonegiraldi8127]

Wow! I have a question. Was the camera 90* for all the time or it moves the camera?

[@prankfever8877]

i live in belgium how can i find drone deploy missions for my country ?

[@physicz8916]

Is a iPhone iOS device enough to use the software and start accepting jobs ?

[@YT7791]

What can a non-surveyor-licensed drone pilot do (and not do) to start a drone mapping business?

[@TheTaikaSoppa]

If i go to the link in try trial it only 14 days?

[@Jukeboxandi]

Hey Dylan! I‘m wondering if it‘s possible to do easy photogrammetry with an FPV drone like the DJI Avata.

[@coutlaw3664]

THANK YOU!!!!