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Q Do I need a degree in any specific field Q I started for the real estate industry, but I
in order to obtain a job in the UAV field? want to plan a long-term career in UAVs.
After getting certified, it would benefit What industry is most profitable?
me to get a job with an established The most profitable industry for you is the one that
company before going off on my own. you have the most expertise and best portfolio in.

Hiring requirements vary by company. A remote pilot For example, there is a huge demand in construction,
certification is the first step, practice and recorded which would be a great industry to specialize in—but
hours at the controls is another, and then there are only if you are also an expert on the construction
any number of ways to deepen your knowledge industry’s needs, which probably includes 3-D
and skills that will make you an attractive candidate modeling and various other data processing.
for a job. A specific degree may not be a requirement
for real estate photography but it might at a company Q What are the best ways of obtaining a
that has corporate hiring standards or more pilot job after getting certified?

complex operations.
Pilot requirements will vary by employer. Logging
your flight hours is the best way to demonstrate time
Q I’m new to flying drones. I just started at the controls. A good safety record is also important
flying a few weeks ago for fun, now I for employers.
want to start my own drone business.
What do you recommend as a starting

point?

We always recommend identifying an industry (real
estate photography, precision agriculture) and
developing an expertise and customer base there.
It can take time to build trust and a really great
portfolio. So start small, build up flight hours, get
insurance, and provide excellent customer service.

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