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    Weirdest Drone Accessories?

    Which I could make them up! Made a video about them.
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    Does Anyone Outsource Work to Save Time?

    A VA will never do the job as well as you. But once you build a routine with a Virtual Assistant it often runs much smoother. There are many people spending 1 hour doing a job they can pay someone $5 to do. You have to outsource work to grow your business or improve your work/life balance.
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    Looking for a good DJI retailer

    Look for one who will throw in a few discounted accessories. Went a drone show today here in the UK and the retailers who offering bundles left, right and centre.
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    Does Anyone Outsource Work to Save Time?

    Hi, how do you market your business? Do you have website. You seem to be suggesting that this a lot more competition slicing up your local market, maybe there are things you can do to offer better value than your competition and still charge a profitable price.
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    How About a Christmas Drone Footage Challenge?

    Hi, there are no specific rules to it. A great and festive way to practice. The best Christmas drone video gets a virtual mince pie.
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    Any Ideas on How to SAVE MONEY On Your Drone Equipment? (BOOST PROFITS)

    Hi, To boost profits you need to cut costs, a bit obvious. So what are the best ways to save money on your drone equipment? Anyone have a great methods? What simple and quick way is to look for bundles from authorised dealers and then contact the dealer and ask them to through in the...
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    Does Anyone Outsource Work to Save Time?

    By outsourcing tasks you can find the time to do the things you like or spend more time on your business. People like Richard Branson are the masters of outsourcing!
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    Does Anyone Outsource Work to Save Time?

    Hi, I do think that is an old mentality. You can now hire skilled staff at a much lower cost than you could make flying a drone. The internet has changed the way people can run businesses. Do you calculate your hourly income. If you can make $100 an hour flying a drone and you can pay...
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    Does Anyone Outsource Work to Save Time?

    Hi, Does anyone outsource work to free up time. Such as video editing, accounts or their marketing?
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    North Dakota here

    I'm always interested in hearing about people getting into the drone business. Everyone seems to have different backgrounds but the same passions for drones lol Sounds like you need to target the farming belt of America! Could be some great opportunities.
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    Howdy from Las Vegas and California!

    Hi, what are the drone laws like in Las Vegas. I heard that drones are completely banned in Las Vegas because it is so close to an airport even though it has lots of tall hotels.
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    North Dakota here

    Ok cool, any where you would like to move to. America is like seven countries in one. It seems to have everything.
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    North Dakota here

    Cool. Do you have a website. I would recommend Wix.com. Its very popular and quite cheap. Have you looked on MeetUp.com they have a lot of commercial social groups. Pirticularly in the construction industry. Are there any sectors that appeal to you most, the key is get in with gatekeepers...
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    North Dakota here

    Hi Chris, are there any social drone groups in your area and are planning to work commercially?
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    Ron from Carrollton TX

    Welcome Ronsoto, Dallas sounds much warmer than the UK! There huge opportunities for drones, especially for inspection. Some jobs have been completed for 5% of the cost using a drone compared to installing inspection. Glad its going well! How do you plan to market your business?