Today’s show is about what the future holds for the small drone service provider. Considering the challenges and risks involved, is it really worthwhile to consider drone flying as a full-time career?

Our caller for today, Scott is skeptical about the future prospects of the small drone service provider. With large corporations assembling drone teams of their own, is it really worthwhile for a drone service provider to set up his or her small enterprise?

Topics discussed on today’s show include the looming threat of autonomous flying, the pressing need for better legislature, and expert tips for growing and scaling your drone business.

Whether you are just starting off, or own an established business, this is a show you do not want to miss. Enjoy!

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Timestamps

• [0:55] What all we cover in today’s show
• [03:30] On today’s show, we discuss what the future holds for the drone service provider
• [05:33] Important needle movers for finding success in the drone industry
• [08:50] How to build systems to scale and grow your drone business
• [09:24] Will autonomous drones make the drone pilot obsolete?
• [12:22] What are some of the pitfalls of autonomous drone flying? What are the legal implications?
• [15:16] Why complex missions cannot be flows without human intervention
• [19:33] How government support and a progressive legislature can provide a conducive environment for the small drone service provider
• [23:53] Why remote-id is crucial to boost the growth of the drone industry