Do you think you are ready to start a drone photography business? Do you want to invest in this industry? It’s a cutthroat industry out there so you need to make sure you are well prepared for the competition and that you can go beyond the usual requirements for a business owner… meaning, take care of the logistics, as well as the creative side of things.

Get your drone flying license

You cannot start a drone photography business without a drone license. You cannot fly a drone without a license. Get it? Most agencies who sell drones can help you acquire the license.

Don’t worry because it isn’t that hard and there are fewer requirements, of course than getting a license to carry a gun. A license will also connect you with other drone flyers who can teach you a trick or two about flying a drone.

Buy a drone insurance

Purchasing an insurance for your drone will protect you from any unseen expenses. When you start flying your drone, there is always a chance that you will crash it or it will malfunction midway.

Repairing a drone can be very expensive, especially when you have to replace the parts. With an insurance, you can have it all back with just a minimal fee required from you.

Start with a basic drone setup

When you are just starting in your business, you only need to buy a basic drone and camera. This is the initial stage, anyway, and you’re simply getting more experience to hone your skills as a photographer.

In the future, when you grow your drone photography business and once your investment has slowly trickled back, you can invest in a more high-definition camera and the latest in drone technology.

Create your portfolio

You can take your business to the next level by having a portfolio. You can create a photography website that will display information about your business and feature that photos you.

Before publishing the photos, show them to someone whose eyes for beautiful photos you trust. Let him/her judge the photos first before posting them for all the world to see.

Share your work on social media

Finally, create profiles on all social media channels and promote your work. The more people see your photos, the more they will be inclined to enter into a business with you.

At first, you may have to settle for a small fee but as soon as you prove your skills as a photographer, you should be able to get more business opportunities.