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How To Make Money With A Drone: Ways To Profit From New Technology

As with all technology, some people use it for fun and relaxation while others want to know how they can use their latest gadget to make money. Drones are the latest technology to hit the market and they touch and create niches that can bring you quite a nice profit. So, to make things a bit clearer today, we will discuss how to make money with a drone using techniques that are sure to line your pockets!

So, how can you use a drone to get those bills paid? Once you know what you are doing, you need to get your name out there so you can begin working! Photos and videos are just one way to profit. If you have a camera attached to your drone, the possibilities seem endless!

Aerial photos and video is the most popular way to profit from having a drone. If you have a camera attached, you can use aerial photos and video to sell to companies. Many freelancers do this to sell photos of celebrities to magazines and websites. Another way to use this to your advantage is to take photos and video of beautiful places that can attract tourists! Many beaches, hotel resorts, and cities will pay for footage that they can use to attract business. This technique can take off if you post to social media sites to show off your work!

Aerial Surveying works by getting records of places that are difficult to get to from ground level. Since drones can fly, they can survey large areas of land, which also reduces the need for helicopters or planes to do the job, which can be noisy. If you have your own company doing this type of work, you will see the need for companies to have up to date digital mapping, various recognition facets and GIS applications.

Wedding photography and videos are a sure way to profit from having a drone! This can give you an edge because you can take video from a different perspective than normal. Those wedding photos will be amazing, and can showcase your talent if you are in a beautifully landscaped area. What couple does not want amazing photos and video of their special day? This is something unique that will make their day even more memorable!

Reselling drones is another unique way to profit from this technology, especially if you are already in the business of electronics and other gadgets. Buying newer models, customizing or updating them (this is not mandatory), and then reselling them for a higher price is how this technique works. The best way to expand your bank account with this is to find a supplier who will give you a rock bottom price or even wholesale.

Job inspecting, especially for utility companies, is safer with drones. They help to inspect lines for electricity, pumping stations and far out areas that are hard to reach and repair. Before drones, this job was done by helicopters and airplanes, making it more dangerous to accomplish. For this job, drones can get to outlets for gas and water easier and take a video shot of the area. Construction companies are now using drones for job inspecting, as well as insurance companies. Drones are getting more common in inspecting oil lines, pipelines, bridges, cellular phone towers, and more, which means this area is going to have more of a need for those who can inspect these jobs with drones.

Advertising and real estate will work to your advantage if you have a background in filming, or even advertising. With this, you can make videos and take photos of hotels, homes for sale, and various types of resorts that the company will use to bring people awareness of what they can experience.

Delivery with drones is an expanding business that is already used by Amazon. Medical companies and charities use these to deliver medications and food to those in need, in areas that are hard to get to. The only downside is that these drones cannot carry heavier equipment and items.

Surveillance and security will always be in demand. Using these techniques can make you money because you are making people feel safe on their property and in their home. Having cameras not only makes you feel secure, but it is a deterrent for crime. Drones can also use thermal imaging, which can be helpful in the night. The highly detailed imaging can give a clear picture of everyone on the property, and if someone does break in, they can be easily identified.

Search and rescue missions using drones help in finding missing persons in areas where people do not have easy access. This can aid in various disaster relief missions and save many lives that would not have been saved otherwise. Using drones can help locate people faster and thus give aid quicker, where it was slower before. In this field, you may find yourself donating your time to help save lives, which can sometimes be more fulfilling than money.

Precision agriculture has had a positive outlook since drones came along, helping to survey crops in a more effective manner, reducing cost and time, which is always good. Using specific cameras on a drone for this purpose help give you an idea of how healthy the crop is and can help in problem-solving in certain areas, using spot treatment. In turn, this not only reduces cost, but gives a higher yield to the farmer and reduces damage to the crop significantly.

In summary, if you have a drone and a bit of creativity, you can use this to your advantage by coming up with ways to use your knowledge for profit! The possibilities are endless when it comes to technology and using the latest gadgets to improve your financial situation. From aerial photos to land surveying, technology is only going forward, so it is only smart to make it work for you!

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Wyatt R .