How To Achieve Sustainable Success With Your Drone Business with Glenn Labay of Aerial Camera Services

Questions-

(1:10) Tell us about your background

(4:20) What services and consulting does Aerial Camera Services provide?

(6:20) Tell us about branding, how you did it and any tips to successfully brand

(9:05) What has been your biggest challenge in having to wear so many different hats as a solopreneur?

(11:52) What would be some tips for drone pilots to find success and get out of those dead end jobs.

(14:10) What drones and sensors are you working with currently?

(18:00) Would you recommend sUAS infrared training or recommend pilots to become a certified thermographer?

(26:45) Final 3 Rapid Fire:

-What is your go to healthy snack for a full day drone job?

-Favorite drone to fly?

-Favorite place you have ever flown?

What You Will Learn-

(3:30) The importance of becoming a good drone flyer to be a good drone service provider

(5:50) Why you need to narrow your niche and how it can help you win customers

(6:30) Tips for branding yourself and your company

(9:45) Ways to optimize your time as a solopreneur to become more efficient and maximize your effectiveness

(12:04) Tips for drone pilots to find success and get away from dead end jobs/clients.

(13:20) Suggestions to brand new pilots or for anyone that wants to get into the drone business

(15:25) Lessons learned from drone crashes

(16:28) Why using pre/post flight checklists and operational documentation is essential for safety

(18:10) Should you become a certified thermographer if you would like to offer aerial infrared imaging

(22:25) The importance of understanding your thermal sensor and basics of thermography to offer infrared imaging and inspection services successfully

(24:20) Why the lowest cost provider strategy can be a downfall to any drone business

(26:00) How saying No to clients can help elevate your business, help you win back more time, and ultimately differentiate your business

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