Drone Services Business Guide
Build a drone services business around one sellable product — the roof inspection package — instead of undifferentiated aerial photography. This 17-page guide walks through testing demand before you spend a dollar, earning the required FAA Part 107 certificate before you buy an aircraft, and pricing the work by tier — plus seven working templates to run it with.
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What It Covers
Test demand with six zero-budget discovery calls to roofing contractors, real estate agents, builders, and farm operations before spending a dollar on equipment. Earn the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, register the aircraft, and confirm insurance before buying gear or promising a flight. Package the work as a defined roof inspection product — flight, imagery, and a short written report — and price it across low, mid, and premium tiers. Run the first 90 days on discovery calls, certification, and two free practice flights, then track paid flights per month and build recurring clients like property managers and farm operations.
Seven Working Templates
- Startup checklist
- Equipment and budget worksheet
- Pricing and estimate template
- Roof inspection report template
- Invoice template
- Job log and lead tracker
- Safety, compliance and client protection
This guide gives you the framework. When you're ready for the real numbers — filled-in cost ranges, local licensing detail, and a build-out budget — the full Drone Services Business Plan is coming soon.