Recent content by ExpressAerial

I have used multiple M210’s with CrystalSky, as well IPad without any issues. It is a great system that is finally breaking through a lot of the bugs that plagued it early on.

I have not used Thumbtack although I mainly do sales and leasing now. I had decent success using LinkedIn connections, door-knocking and Dronebase has become very busy in Texas.

I am also interested in the best option for an I2. Had a converted X3 for my I1, considering biting the bullet and going with a Sequoia or something similar.

I apologize, I meant processing speed. Although I have heard that flight speed options may be coming. Sent from my iPhone using InspirePilots

I have had good luck doing agriculture mapping on the side. I approached the company directly and offered to help them. In my opinion, now is a great time to enter this industry. You can really define the market in your area. I have found that a lot of businesses don't understand how drones can...

I use DroneDeploy and have had really good results. I have a client that wants high resolution ag maps. I also fly with an Inspire 1 and X5. After a few dozen flights, I have found my best results (stitching & resolution) come from 250ft. And 80% overlap. I've spoken with Mike, the CEO of...

I had contacts in the industry. I would recommend contacting your local ag office. You might offer to do some free work for their research. At this point this is all still relatively new so if you are able to provide value to them, they will spread the word. Sent from my iPhone using...

Is anyone working in the wind energy here? I am looking to target this market next but would like to learn a little more before I reach out to prospective clients. Sent from my iPhone using InspirePilots

I just wanted to give an update to this thread. I found great success targeting seed producers this year. The work was short-term, mainly just prior to harvest, but the market is there. The profit per acre isn't quite high enough on the individual farmer level. Sent from my iPhone using...

I typically use FlyHighUSA for everything else. Ralph is a super guy and always helpful. Sent from my iPhone using InspirePilots

I ordered my NIR camera from Aerial Media Pros, they even overnighted it for me. I am also considering the M100 but may swing to the Inspire 2 due to the new cameras. I have done about 25 ag maps through DroneDeploy in the past month and can tell you to not ever expect a perfect map. Fly high...

I really appreciate those suggestions Chris. I will definitely use the safety suggestions and add the license number. So far, I have reached out to the guy and he has yet to return my call. I am having my logo redone, as his was almost identical including the colors. I am also filing a DBA under...

Thanks for the reply Cactus. You made a great point that I will definitely have to ponder on. I do need to consider the impact that changing my name would have on my current clients.

First, I don't want to "tackle" anyone. I just want to be sure I am doing things the right way and prevent headaches later. I performed a thorough search before picking my name and before I registered the name. In fact, I double-checked the web before I walked into the courthouse to file the...

I am having an issue with another local pilot and am unsure what route to take at this point. A little background info: I registered my name with the state the first week of July. I have since passed the part 107 test and just two weeks ago formed my LLC, purchased a domain and have been...