How to Start a Drone Business - KEN HERON (Newbie Advice)

[@delos.23]

Ken, Thank you so much for this information! I'm in the process of starting an aerial business, and this is some information I needed to get! Keep it up!

[@marklevin3556]

I'm a pincher thanks to you. You taught me this lesson a couple of months back when I was first getting started. You've taught me a lot. Keep posting these great videos.

[@iAdventurez]

Ken, I love the Content. Great way to explain the situation of becoming a Pro Droner.

[@ZenDawg]

Dude, I’ve been telling Dad jokes since I was 7 years old and grew into it so you’re my kind of funny. Your humor and delivery is f’ing hilarious! I’ve been following your videos for a bit and your info is spot on and appreciated. And for both my wife and my drone, I’m a pincher not a thumber.

[@OutboundIntent]

Thank you so much Ken! I was just thinking about how to start a business because I am going for my part 107 soon and I did not know what to do. Thank you for giving me something to start on!

[@JoesRCCorner]

I have been a pincher my whole recreational and Professional UAS/RC Career. I have been involved in UAS for 12yrs and RC for 29 yrs. Thanks for sharing correct information to the UAS community in a fun way.

[@adirdagostin1810]

"I'm a pincher not a thumber" and I want it! Nice job Ken

[@kristinlanglais8212]

Good info for new business owners, I'll add Alignable and Instagram TV. I personally Noted: 1. Toy drones have Gopros ✅ 2. Pinch ✅ Hey, only 7 thumbs down, not bad! Happy New Year, thanks for all the work you do!

[@kensimpson8133]

Don't forget insurance! :)

[@metalfox1911a1]

Ama

[@pdub422]

@@metalfox1911a1 I don't think ama will cover your "business"

[@metalfox1911a1]

@@pdub422 ama offers liability insurance to model aviation flyers, though that's only if your other insurance won't cover it, or if you have none, and you were operating in a safe manner in accordance with the ama rules, then the insurance kicks in.

[@pdub422]

@@metalfox1911a1 right, but that still covers you when flying commercially under part 107 as well? I was under the impression it was only for hobbyists/recreational use

[@zachmachina]

@@pdub422 It's at least only for model aviation, which I don't believe could be used to define any DJI products.

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Ken, this video was very well done, Spot On! This video should go viral for people wanting to know how to get started and being compliant. Thank you, Sir!

[@400AGLNET]

Ken, Great video, Very good layout on how to start things out without making it sound confusing to someone that may be new to the scene.

[@JamesNickersonThePhotoShopGuru]

I’m a pincher, not a thumber ... great video, thank you Ken, I see your videos as an institution of learning and try to put your lessons to good use ... I was a “pincher” from the get-go, even in my “video gaming days” and continue to do so with drone flying ...

[@1STLAR2147]

Happy New year too you Ken! I found out the hard way this evening that the Mavic Pro makes an awesome Aloe Vera trimmer! LOL Nothing major damaged, just one single chipped blade. Trying to go in reverse in a confined area about three feet off the ground to film a snowman we made. Forgot the mavic is a lot more touchy than my phantom 4, not to mention the fact that my eyes were glued to my monitor.🙄Lesson learned until the next brain fart. LOL Happy Holliday's Ken! 🎄

[@security1guy]

I am a pincher and not a thumber got my drone hovering down thanks to you. Love your channel and hope to learn more of your Jedi skills.

[@KarlNiblock]

Ken, I started using the pinch technique and boy oh boy I felt like an moron. WHY hadn't I been doing that since day one?!

[@KenHeron]

Wonderful, Karl! Glad to help. 🤓👍

[@jrockett11]

Hey Ken: I'm now a pincher not a Thumber. I really enjoy your channel not only do you inform everyone on different drone subjects but your what we use to can back in the day " A Wild and Crazy Guy" !!!!! Thanks again Ken! J.R.

[@KenHeron]

Glad you're finding the channel helpful J.R. (Now I'm off to remove the arrow from my head...)

[@irpnet]

I'm a thumber, but I still love your content! Happy New Year!

[@markraymer6755]

I'm a pincher not a thumber

[@toddvondeylen7337]

Ken .. just took the course through remotepilot101 based on your suggestion. Couldn't have been more pleased with the instructor and content. Thank you.

[@toddvondeylen7337]

Also .. thanks for the 30% discount.

[@toddvondeylen7337]

Also, also ... I'm a pincher .. not a thumber.

[@KenHeron]

You're very welcome! Glad you found the course helpful.

[@lelandbrown1675]

Heron Wisconsin we love flying drones 😏

[@ironik123]

Ken you literally read my mind as I was just doing the research on this the last two days. Thanks!

[@Zero-wt7xf]

CASA in Aus just gives you a piece of paper for your license :( I like your fancy card from the FAA Also ouch on the crash. Not going to lie for a chance to win, but I will give it a go.

[@Jaybee-lm7qx]

Thank, Ken, I live around Nashville and I'm very new to drones and photography. I've recently bought a Mavic Pro Platinum. And I'm so impressed with this technology. I''ve never controlled anything like this bedside my old toy quad copter. It's very easy to control. I would like to get into commercial flying and photography but I have a lot of flying and editing skills to improve on. Thanks for your videos. they have been the most helpful on what to do and not to do. Plus, I'm an a gamer and pinching is very new to me. But i think i can do it!! Keep up the good work my man!!!

[@iAdventurez]

I'm now a pincher not a Thumber since I Was corrected by you at Spinup

[@jeffreydurbin9919]

I am a Pincher not a Thumber.

[@realMadSquid]

I'm a lifetime gamer, so I default to thumbs and feel that I do pretty well. But Ken keeps bringing this up, so I'm going to give it a shot on my next flight. =-)

[@rougeneon1997]

you guys are barely even actually flying your aircraft lol. Does it matter

[@Si_Tour_guide_Phu_Quoc]

I am from Vietnam, this is the first time I come to your channel, your presentation is really interesting, I love it. thankks

[@tripcunningham2502]

I've been Heron good things about your business! Bahahaha

[@ronhatten1692]

I just started in this side of rcing. You are perfectly correct on the pinching made learning curve alot easier. I'm now a pincher not a thumber. Thanks for all your videos.

[@deltactarchives1328]

I'm a thumber. Not a pincher.

[@brandonrein]

Me too.

[@choppergirl]

The best advice I've read so far, is to get a copy of Velocidrone or Liftoff and practice in a simulator, before you waste any money on any quadcopter equipment at all.. or even if you already bought some. When you have a sim, you realize how much waste it can save you... in one afternoon I can and will crash a thousand times with no $ lost, and with every crash the drone is reset to start within 3 seconds.

[@DazVid70]

In NOW a pincher not a thumber :-)

[@victorthegee2652]

Good thing you mentioned pinching cause thats how I feel safe and more maneuver much better. The lil r2 yellow dronee is cool

[@ruben3607]

In Soviet Russia drone pinch u. I'm a pincher, not a thumber.

[@KenHeron]

HAAA!!! Now THAT'S funny.

[@michaelarnold1150]

I registered with remotepilot101 just a couple of days ago, using your code. Thank you for that special deal. I plan to be certified by spring.

[@eddyspacesurfer9908]

I'm a pincher not a thumber........ladies 😏

[@vipkiddad4898]

Now a pincher not a thumber

[@DylanPankow]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. You are so much fun to watch. Cheers!

[@KenHeron]

You're very welcome, Dylan.

[@scarecrow6926]

I'm a picture not a thumber. Got that from one of your videos about a month ago. Definitely makes a big difference thank you

[@mlewis2293]

Great advice for certain! Indeed, I too am a pincher, NOT a thumber! Have a super new year, Ken!

[@Dan-lz1ix]

I'M A PINCHER NOT A THUMBER. Looking forward to another great year of watching your videos Ken! Happy New Year!

[@lorageproductions]

Ken thanks for taking the time to tell us about the best Controller technique. It works !

[@KenHeron]

🤓👍

[@bryce5457]

I’m a pincher not a thumber. Best video for new drone pilots!!! I wish this was out when I started flying.

[@mattgiles1667]

Hey Ken, First time pincher long time thumber, I'm just getting started on drones and all I have is 4 mini drones which are toys, yes, I don't know what I can do, still waiting for weather to change to sunshine. ( Live in Seattle) all I do is practice with my mini toys and make stupid wacky mini drone vids on TikTok. You are an inspiration to all beginners. Love the content and your sense of humor watching all your videos. Stay neat and tidy.

[@dantroutmam2043]

I'm a picture not a summer thanks to you I got much better love your channel keep up the good work

[@dantroutmam2043]

Thumber sorry

[@titusnixon]

Great advice Ken, been following you for some time. You give good advice with a sense of humor. I've learned a lot from you over that time. I got my Part 107 (2 months ago) and will start my business this year.

[@KenHeron]

Best of luck with your business!

[@skydance7761]

Interesting analogy with the steering wheel vs pinching. Weren't we taught to drive with our hands at 10:00 and 2:00? And yet, the steering wheel heater barely reaches those points. Maybe they want you to pinch the wheel instead of "hand" it? The wheel on my GMC heats all the leather spots.

[@mastafoo886]

Ive been flying for damn near 4 years, and I have gotten pretty stellar with thumbs, flying acro almost exclusively for nearly a year, thumbs only. I screw up right away as soon as I try to pinch the sticks

[@victorthegee2652]

Been a pincher not the thumbees. 15 yrs of flying its the professional way of flying. Index and thumb squared. Great job Ken love the lil guy. Ill be writing to you. Bu bye. Thanks again Ken

[@petepena6690]

I'm now a pincher not a Thumber. Gonna take my 107 test as soon as the FAA office opens back up. Love the videos Ken!

[@stevekaboobiroo1479]

Great video Ken and are very much looking forward to your 2019 adventures. Happy New Year

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

Clearest info on FAA and beginners I've seen! My wife would love a heated steering wheel - she always has the "Tuchas Toaster" on when she drives!!! Oh yeah, Happy New Year!!!!

[@KenHeron]

Haaaa! Touchas Toaster! (I'm totally using that.)

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

@@KenHeron Awesome!!Be my guest!!

[@threefingersfolly6044]

THANKS SO MUCH KEN. I just passed my part 107, and am waiting for the official certificate in the mail. I passed the test on December the 18th. I intend to start my own business, and really got some great ideas from your video. My wife has fallen in love with the cute little drone, she's a retired speech pathologist and is convinced that it talks. I'M A PINCHER, NOT A THUMBER !! (Thanks to you.) I have been flying for almost a year, for personal pleasure, and for my youtube channel THREE FINGERS FOLLY. I made my first profit 4 days ago, for trading some aerial photos of the R V park, I stayed in, for 2 nights stay. Your awesome Ken, I have learned a lot from your videos. Thanks, keep up the great work.

[@KenHeron]

Congrats my friend! Feels good to make money doing something so fun, huh? Good luck with everything!

[@sofabike]

Ken I wanted a Heated steering wheel. Thnx I do have a drone. By the way they (DJI) fixed it well after I got in September camera out of Focus

[@KenHeron]

Glad to hear it Nik!

[@FrankGz007]

Ken, thank you for saving me $$$. Although I have been studying for the 107 test and felt I could pass the exam, I decided to enroll in your recommend 101 course using your discount code. You bring a humorous presence on the drone subject to your KZbin channel, informative, accurate, and useful.

[@KenHeron]

That's wonderful! Best of luck with the test, Francisco!👍

[@captainmidnight7012]

Glad to see your getting around much better ! Happy 😃New Year KEN .

[@bobbymims4031]

Ken, I'm a beginning pincher not a thumber thanks to you and your edutainer videos!! Thanks so much for inspiring me !😁

[@KenHeron]

You bet, Bobby!

[@JDDupuy]

42 years flying as a Thumber. Hard to break old habits! Good video! Now if only people will follow the rules. Enforcement will never be effective! I appreciate what you do!

[@KenHeron]

Thanks JD!

[@Gringo_Lingo]

I'm a pincher, not a thumber, and I come from a video game background using thumbs on an xbox controller. I became a pincher a couple years back thanks to your videos!

[@jeepman6574]

Your videos are hilarious and informative! You have to have the best drone KZbin channel!!! Keep it up 👍

[@KenHeron]

Thanks bud

[@Manual_On_Top]

Thank for you your video I got great inspiration from this video, I have been fascinated with drones since I was 14 now I aspire to create a drone business. PS i am going to practice flying using the pinch method, thanks for the amazing videos and keep up the amazing work

[@KenHeron]

Awesome Charlie!👍

[@Manual_On_Top]

I tried too pinch it it definitely is not for me I guess I will always be a thumber I guess if I'm carefull I can still get precision shots, if my drone business pays off I will try to support this channel as much as I can, thanks for taking the time to speak to me good luck and im excited to see your next video

[@jackbisson9226]

This is great stuff Ken, I hope you hit 100K subs before March. The new drone flyers are coming your way. Yeah!

[@KenHeron]

Thanks Jack! I'm hoping for 100K. Fingers crossed!!

[@Werewolf84820]

Awesome information as always. Next month I'll have had my phantom a year and I've been taking practice tests and studying so I'm hoping next month or by March I'll be ready to take the Part 107, the airplane/airport codes are killing me but I want to have my license. I've had several friends ask me to do some aerial work for them and I feel bad telling them I can't (I also know I'm missing out on some really great opportunities) Anyways, thanks again for such a great video, I always look forward to your videos and I have learned so much from them (and been entertained by them too) Happy New Year Ken!

[@AdityaSharma-xl3rd]

I’m a pincher not a thumber - thanks to you! totally changed the way I fly... and thanks for all the amazing videos Ken :)

[@turbofarviknugnnick5540]

I'm a pincher not a thumper. Actually improved my control. THANKS for all your tips Ken.

[@DanielKezar]

i know all this stuff but it still was exciting and fun to watch! great video Ken!

[@dwchasemd]

Thanks for this, Ken! Great video! Happy New Year

[@MrQlife]

I'm a thumber, not a pincher 😛 I used to build RC controlled boats some 30 years ago. These thumbs have won me a lot of competitions 😎

[@MrTjtjtj123]

For anyone who was wondering. if you already have an airplane pilots licence like me all you have to do is go through the FAA online drone course then fill out the IACRA application only takes a couple of hours. Side note: You need to be current with your biannual flight review.

[@st0rm4g3dd0n]

I use a hybrid stick style. But there are tons of thumbing 3D pilots that will fly precision circles around anyone with any type of aircraft. It's completely about what works best for you.

[@bryanmahon7866]

You're the best Ken.... So pick my name...? Sincerely, as God as my witness Ken, not only have I recieved the best info from you, you do it with such entertainment, you make this new endeavor of drones for me much more exciting to learn... Sincerely..Thankyou, Bryan.

[@KenHeron]

Glad to help Bryan!

[@bryanperry4557]

LOL @ the Address...!!! Great video. Thank you...!! Happy New Year...!!!

[@MadMedik]

Great video Ken, thanks !!! Btw I've started pinching and love it !!

[@Mountainmanjeremiahjohnson]

I'm new to the drone world and u have all ready inlighten me to a new World of droning.. I'm a thumber not a puncher. In time I'll be a pincher

[@KenHeron]

Happy flying my friend!

[@BornIIfly]

I'm a thumber NOT a pincher hehe. I come from gaming PS4 to be exact, between thumb & pinching really depends on the person, coz the gimbal & stick ends plus calibration can make a thumber just as precise as a pincher. I changed from X9D plus to X-Lite Pro. The drones you mentioned for me are commercial/business drones using monitors but what about fpv drones with goggles? I started testing with the DJI Tello drone over a controller & mobile phone, I thought I was still too young for this, (I'm 41) I needed Top Gun maneuverability & action. That I can even start a FPV drone wargame but that's later. How I got into drone flying was through a report about the US military drones with percision missles, well the report said the missles weren't so percise. But still flying jet drones! I do perfer to use the drones to help ppl, location, a different perspective in the direction of art. Coz every FPV pilot is also an artist or any pilot. Interesting review, take care (fast foward DEC/2019_2020)

[@KenHeron]

Glad you enjoyed it!👍 You do what you're comfortable with.

[@elicall1125]

I’m a pincher not a thumber. I just got the DJI spark and this video help a lot. Thanks for the tips😀😀😀

[@eldridgedroneservices7014]

Great stuff Ken, been watching you for many months, finally subscribed. Started flying R/C back in 1986, same now as I was then: I'M A PINCHER NOT A THUMBER!

[@KenHeron]

Welcome! Thank you very much for subscribing. I really appreciate it!

[@Dgotlengthonit]

So glad I subbed to this channel. Great content!

[@KenHeron]

Hey thanks so much. Glad you're enjoying it!

[@rickbowie3784]

I'm a pinscher not a thumber Thanks Ken, I'm studying for my part 107 right now, lots to learn

[@cedcampbell47012]

Hi Ken. I work for EMS in my area. Last summer we had a woman go missing at night. We live in a rural area where there are no police helicopters. A man had a drone that was FLIR equipped. Unfortunately the woman had been washed away trying to cross a road that was flooded. So he was unable to find her. His drone had a FLIR equipped camera. The FLIR attachment you showed at the end of your video would not replace a FLIR camera on a drone even if you were running the video through your phone would it? Great video. Thanks for the info.

[@KenHeron]

Thanks for your service to your community, Chuck! No, the FLIR attachment was just for the phone.

[@AlphabetSoup64]

I’m a pincher not a thumber. I really enjoy your videos and can’t wait to get my drone up and running

[@PDTechGuy]

I'm a pincher, not a thumber. Thanks Ken - I enjoy your videos and appreciate your advice on 'droning'.

[@DigitalDoyle]

Glad I found your channel! Great advice, and I'm about to become a pincher not a thumber in the DJI Flight Simulator. Also liked and subscribed. Thanks for the info!

[@KenHeron]

Thank you very much bud!

[@YOJIMMIE]

this here video got me !! I went thru Remote Pilot 101, and applying for FAA test on Monday, Haven't even received my drone yet, but settled for a Fimi x8 SE for now yabut wanted to be legal right from the gitgo!! I used your link for the Pretest stuff, however I have been to Flight school, back in the 70's and trained in a Cessna 150, and I am a professional photographer for 20 years! thanks!!!

[@KenHeron]

That's awesome, Hugh. Glad to help. Happy flying!

[@thebiggestmac]

Thanks for convincing me to sign up for Dronepilot101. I thought I could do it on my own and I may be able to, however, I'll stack the deck in my favor. I only want to take it once. Oh, and I'm a pincher not a thumber!....from day one, thanks to you. Have a great New Year.

[@ghostlyvlogs8456]

I'm only 16 and I already have a dji phantom drone and I am working on getting my FAA drone license. Having my own drone business is my dream so this video is a great help. And I now know that I should wait till I'm 18 to start the business considering most of the things I need to do I have to be 18 to do.

[@KenHeron]

Good plan my friend! Keep practicing and you'll be ahead of the game by 18.

[@ghostlyvlogs8456]

@@KenHeron that's the plan. And oh Happy New year's 🎉

[@ww2069]

Im a pincher not a thumber!!! Thank you for the good info!!! A lot of youtubers will not give the real info so thanks again!! Love the vids!!!

[@mosephina]

I'm a thumber and fiercely proud of it. Thumbs up all the way. I tried pinching, but found the tension caused twitching, which lead to less smooth video. I might try thumb writing. Using the thumb and index finger to hold the pen even I can't read my writing.

[@tommysainthill577]

If I said " I'm a pincher not a thumber" I'd be dishonest with you. Many times I tried to get the hang of it. Now that have a Zino, (only had 4 flights cause of crapy weather here in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada) because it hovers so well that I tried again and are just so nervous cause it's my first "non toy drone" but what you said with the pen and paper makes so much sense. The end of your video was written by the pen taped to your thumb I'm guessing. Good job and Happy New Year.

[@Brand-ON]

I will be a pincher now ! I tell ya that. I have to hand it to ya, that's "simply" awesome. Why haven't I thought of this...I like to think that I have great maneuvering skills with my thumbs but I can't wait to try this out! This penmanship-like grip Ken explains! I am studying now to take my part 107. Think I'll take it in about a week! Looks like I can take it online. Nice! Thank you for all your content!

[@KenHeron]

Best of luck with the big test!

[@glennschramm7296]

I'm a pinched not a thumber, have been since I saw you talking about it in another one of your great vids. Thanks from sunny QLD Australia.

[@netmindr32]

Hi Ken! Great video! I'm just getting started in the drone business and I've watched several videos of yours for guidance. Not only are they informational but entertaining as well! Thank you for all of your videos! Oh, I'm a pincher not a thumber!!!!

[@KenHeron]

Congrats Greg! Best of luck in your future endeavors.

[@BJJsacra]

Very good video. Thank you very much. Just one question. How do you control the camera if you pinching the controls? Could you make a vídeo about it for us please ? Thank you.

[@cliffsnotebook7881]

Love the Bert Kemphert music in the background.

[@Dexleyable]

I’m a pincher, not a thumber! So glad I found this channel!

[@KenHeron]

Glad you're enjoying it!

[@robertmunger43]

Best video I’ve seen all day!

[@KenHeron]

So glad you enjoyed it Roger!

[@rafaelestradamoncada4071]

thank you for this video. You have a teacher vibe!

[@KenHeron]

Thanks Rafael.

[@mikecancilla3]

Ken as always man love the video keep up the good work and hopefully one of these days I'll get to meet you in real life I'd be really honored!

[@JoeL-zx2tl]

Thank you for the great video. Once again you hit it out of the ballpark. Happy new year. Hey Ken I’m a pincher not a thumber thanks again

[@TheKennedysFamily]

Thank you. Great video! Best one on the net.

[@TonyBlei]

Since losing my thumb I'm only half as good at pinching (I only go out for half a day on St. Patrick's Day). When I fly I use the Pinch & Stump Method.

[@KenHeron]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SeanOzz]

lol, i knew you would have to throw in the pinch, lol i go back and forth. i'm a switch hitter! sometimes i need those pointers available for other buttons... ;)

[@OldGuyCarnivore]

I'm a pincher not a thumber. For real ! I fly turbine RC. Jets as well as drones Ken (200 mph+), and after 50 years of RC flying, it is great to see you promote the PROPER way to fly RC. When doing photography I always use a modified xmitter tray to hold the remote snd crystal sky. Now if I can figure out how to make a turbine drone.......Mitch

[@DjRockG1]

My brother, you're the best! I always learn something new watching you, and LMAO in the process. Keep em comin'! And oh yeah.....I guess now I'm a pincher, not a thumber😂