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Currently making $65k/year as a drone tech at a survey firm. Thinking about going independent. I have the Part 107, my own M3E, and a decent Pix4D workflow. Those of you who made the jump - what did
I'm the old guy at my firm (40 years in) and management wants me to learn drone operations. Part of me thinks I should just retire and let the kids handle it. Other part doesn't want to become obsolet
Struggling with pricing. Currently charging $500/day but I feel like that's too low for the deliverables I'm producing. Some competitors charge by the acre, others by deliverable type. What's the goi
I'm one of maybe 3 women I've ever seen at a drone survey conference. It can feel pretty isolating sometimes. Are there any professional networks, meetups, or groups for women in UAS/surveying? I kno
6 months into my Part 107 and getting decent at photogrammetry. Currently working as a survey tech making $22/hr. Wondering what the realistic salary range is for someone who specializes in drone work
I have my Part 107 and some photogrammetry experience. Looking to differentiate myself in the market. There are tons of certificates and courses out there but most seem like cash grabs. Which certifi
Trying to put together a professional portfolio to win more contracts. Currently just showing raw ortho images in a PDF which feels amateur. For those who've built effective portfolios: - What delive
Trying to land more freelance clients but struggling to showcase my work. Most of my projects are under NDA or I don't have rights to share the deliverables. How do you guys build a portfolio when yo