Recent content by ssokc

and a nuclear reactor inspector, with security clearance...paying <$25/hr...WHAT?

Maybe not a LOT of skill. but enough to fly thermal and mapping missions, which requires equipment that isn't cheap. I'd like to see the locals that are swiping up a 23 acre thermal, inspection and mapping mission requiring a minimum of 8 hours of flight time (batteries!) for $450. not this chump.

still for sale?

I've been taking a few Bees360 jobs to get familiar with what is requested of claims inspections (mostly roofs). Is fairly easy, but they don't pay top dollar. I am checking locations every time a job comes up and if it seems like it will take much time I message the contact and let them know...

Other than Site validation, flare stack inspection (using Thermal or gas detection), pipeline imagery, site imagery,- what other uses have people seen for oil and Gas specifically?

Very Jealous! Have been trying to get permission to fly at several near me of simple things like campgrounds and focal points, but the canned statement is always, we don't allow that...

i was beginning to think my pricing was way off! (not really) there were a few jobs in the middle of nowhere that would have been 5-6 hours roundtrip just for driving, and then the "client" was wanting 20+ 4k videos and 50-60 photos. budget ... $200. somehow, the job got picked up. I just wish I...

and thing like this...$300 to shoot a whole wedding... :oops: "looking for a pilot to shoot landscape, venue, photosession, broll and ceremony for our client in 4k. Date: June 3, 2023 Category: Wedding Budget: $300.00 " already has 5 bids... seriously people!!!???

and just a quick glance on their website. They are charging $400 for basic real estate photos, but the budget is $100 on droners? 75% profit just for outsourcing?

100% correct. That is the main one I keep seeing. But there are many others that seem to follow the same pricing.

I keep seeing these jobs on droners where they want 25 images, for a property 100 miles from anything. They want you to post signs, mark corners with stakes, and go buy the materials. Budget is $100. And I keep seeing the jobs being awarded. Who in their right mind is taking these jobs? I also...