Part time income Flying drones?

[DBM]

I hope to be flying with my H480 soon after some repairs are complete. I am a beginner but learning fast. Is it possible to make money flying drones, taking footage for others? Real Estate brokers, movie producers, site planners, etc. Has anyone had sucess with this?

 

[Stephen1988]

I hope to be flying with my H480 soon after some repairs are complete. I am a beginner but learning fast. Is it possible to make money flying drones, taking footage for others? Real Estate brokers, movie producers, site planners, etc. Has anyone had sucess with this?

The h480 doesn’t have a c rating so it has a lot of restrictions on how far you can fly from people and buildings. Even if you hold a higher level license the hex won’t meet the standards needed to match ur higher license. That is the way it is here at least in Europe. U can get a c rating for a h520 but it’s not there from factory, it needs certain upgrades that can be performed by qualified individuals, @Enrico Jorysch will know more, perhaps @MobileTechSpecialists can do it in the states . Hopefully that helps

 

[DoomMeister]

It is possible to earn money taking video with the H480, but you will need to get the §107 certification first.

You will also have to be proficient in editing your footage into professional level video.

Lastly getting work in Florida for any government contracts will be impossible using the H480 due to Florida’s “Blue Drone” regulations.

 

[Enrico Jorysch]

The h480 doesn’t have a c rating so it has a lot of restrictions on how far you can fly from people and buildings. Even if you hold a higher level license the hex won’t meet the standards needed to match ur higher license. That is the way it is here at least in Europe. U can get a c rating for a h520 but it’s not there from factory, it needs certain upgrades that can be performed by qualified individuals, @Enrico Jorysch will know more, perhaps @MobileTechSpecialists can do it in the states . Hopefully that helps

A small but important correction...
The H520 cannot be C2-certified... only the H520E!

 

[Stephen1988]

A small but important correction...
The H520 cannot be C2-certified... only the H520E!

A yes my mistake. I recently seen one on eBay in Germany, a h520e with the c cert, it might have very likely passed ur hands at one time. I’m not aware of anywhere else in Europe that offers the c rating certificate

 

[Sota701]

I hope to be flying with my H480 soon after some repairs are complete. I am a beginner but learning fast. Is it possible to make money flying drones, taking footage for others? Real Estate brokers, movie producers, site planners, etc. Has anyone had sucess with this?

Welcome to the group. I'll echo DoomMeister in needing a 107 if you're in the U.S. Here's some ideas.
1. Get good with the drone you own. Learn the hardware and software. If you are new to drones, learn how to safely and accurately fly it. Then start on using the camera for stills & videos.
2. Learning the camera goes into understanding the settings in the software. If you're not a photographer, learning ISO and Exposure Values/Compensation is important.
3. Get your 107 if you're stateside.
3 A. Figure out what you can make money with in your area, with your drone. Real Estate and advertising are easy go-to ideas. Feel free to color outside the box.
4. Create a realistic business plan.
5. Donate time/services. Non-profits often need footage of events. It may be a way to get exposure in your community.

Just some thoughts. Even if you don't go into business, enjoy your H480, and keep up with this group. You'll not find better Yuneec information anywhere. These guys are awesome!

Mike