We're excited to announce that Season 6 Episode 10 of the Drone to $1K Podcast is out! Our guest for this episode is Juan Quinones of LuxyDrone. https://www.instagram.com/juan.c.quinonez/  Juan Quinones, founder of FPV Creator Pro and Luxy Drone, shared his journey, highlighting his transition from videography to FPV drone flying. ? Highlights from this episode: Discovering FPV: Juan's fascination with FPV drones began when he witnessed an impressive aerial display at a yacht party.  Persistence and Learning: Despite numerous setbacks, including struggling with the simulator for abo ..read more

We're excited to announce that Season 6 Episode 9 of the Drone to $1K Podcast is out! Our guest for this episode is Guillermo Wenzel of Drone Sky Visuals. Guillermo, founder of Drone Sky Visuals, came back to the podcast to talk about how he's been doing since his last appearance on the podcast in 2019. ? Highlights from this episode: Juggling Jobs: At first, he was working both his drone business, Drone Sky Visuals, and a regular job at a construction company. Getting Drones into Business: He managed to convince the construction company to use drones by showing them how they could help with ..read more

Go to learndronemapping.com to enter the giveaway and sign up for the training!  Season 6 Episode 8 of the Drone to $1K Podcast is out! Our guest for this episode is Noah Ruiz of Soaring Eagle Technologies. Noah Ruiz, founder of Soaring Eagle Technologies, transitioned from capturing photos of houses to specializing in infrastructure inspection with drones. ? Highlights from this episode: Inspiration and Early Ventures: Noah started his drone journey after witnessing the profitability of the technology in various industries, initially focusing on capturing images and videos of residenti ..read more

Our guest for this episode is Zach Pieper of Quantum Land Design and Arrowview Services. Zach worked for Caterpillar in civil engineering and then ventured into entrepreneurship by establishing Quantum Land Design and Arrowview Services. These companies specialize in services for contractors and civil engineering, respectively. ? Highlights from this episode: Drone Integration in Construction: Zach's utilization of drones in construction and civil engineering, leveraging his diverse background in farming, mining, heavy construction, and earthmoving contracting. ArrowView's Drone Data Services ..read more

Our guest for this episode is Matt Harvey of Edge Drone Services.  https://edgedroneservices.com/ Here are the main highlights of this episode: Matt's journey into the drone industry began while he was still in college, sparked by a conversation at a construction company where he was employed. He and his friend formed a partnership and started their own drone services company. Initially, they focused on projects in construction, like replacing bridges and promoting real estate. Matt faced challenges and learned valuable lessons while working with a partner, eventually buying out his frie ..read more

Welcome back to the Drone to 1K podcast! In Season 6, Episode 5, host David Young catches up with Pedro Silva of Drones by Dro. Pedro shares his journey from part-time drone enthusiast to running a thriving drone business full time. Tune in for valuable insights on starting and growing a drone business, including Pedro's transition to full-time drone work and his success with search engine optimization that boosted his business. https://www.dronebydro.com/  ? Highlights: Pedro's journey from part-time to full-time drone business. Deep dive into search engine optimization strategies. Expl ..read more

Join us for a free webinar - How to Launch a Drone Business in 2024 (...and What Services Are Trending Now) https://training.dronelaunchacademy.com/dronebusiness2024 Welcome back to Season Six, Episode Four of the Drone to 1K Podcast! ? In this episode, David Young sits down with  Blake Skor of CT Aerial Photo, LLC. Blake, at just 18 years old, shares his inspiring journey into the world of drone photography and videography. One highlight of the conversation is how Blake fearlessly pursued opportunities, showcasing the power of strategic outreach and overcoming obstacles. ? Topics Cove ..read more

Join us for a free webinar - How to Launch a Drone Business in 2024 (...and What Services Are Trending Now) https://training.dronelaunchacademy.com/dronebusiness2024 Our guest for this week's episode is Jeff Hughes of Campfire Video Solutions. https://campfirevideos.com/  Jeff's journey started from a job where he made videos to promote a home inspection company.Then, during the pandemic, he tried out drones for real estate photos and videos and became a licensed drone pilot. Here's a quick look at what we talked about: From Making Ads to Flying Drones: Jeff started with making ads, and ..read more

Join us as we chat with Cody Retlich of Midwest Aerial Productions (MAP) and DroneAdair.  In this episode of Drone To $1K, Cody shares his stories and experiences, giving us a peek into the exciting realm of aerial innovation. ? What to Expect: College Spark: Cody's interest in drones took off during a college project on drones and agriculture, sparking a passion that reshaped his career. Changing the Game: Explore how MAP shifted from local drone services to a successful brokerage model, growing fast and building strong client relationships. Notable Moments (2017-2020): Get into the e ..read more

We're excited to announce that Season 6 of the Drone to $1K Podcast is officially here! Our first podcast guest of season 6 is Brian Koester of Southbay Drone Services. Brian's journey began with real estate photography, evolving into a broader range of drone services.  Brian shares insights on: Transitioning from real estate to diverse drone services. The role of digital marketing and websites in his growth. Shifting focus to construction and mapping services. Using photogrammetry for projects and the value of ortho mosaic mapping.       And much more ..read more