I'm a first year aerospace engineering student at NC State in Raleigh interested in doing some work with drones to financially sustain myself. I'm on a scholarship so I dont need to make serious money to pay for school. Just want to make what money I can for myself instead of being a broke college student.
Of course, school will come first so I'm wondering what kind of drone work would be practical for a student to do in a part-time capacity. How flexible could I be with hours? Do I make my own hours?
I've been looking into drone photography for real estate as well as photography, dimensioning, and thermal imaging for roof inspections as possible things to pursue. My mom is a real estate agent in Charlotte so she may be able to help me a lot with finding clients for all things relating to real estate including inspections (for when I'm back at home in Charlotte at least).
In terms of my technical proficiency with drones, I've built two before one of which I used to demonstrate self landing capabilities for an internship. So anything relating to technology or software I will likely be able to wrap my head around.
Other than Part 107 are there any other certifications I'd have to get?
Ideally I could get a drone capable of doing everything I need for <$2000 but I have enough saved to go higher. Would it be a good idea to build a drone suited to my needs since I have some experience with that?
I think thats all the questions I have so feel free to answer as much as you wish. Thanks everybody and I'm happy to have found this forum!
Of course, school will come first so I'm wondering what kind of drone work would be practical for a student to do in a part-time capacity. How flexible could I be with hours? Do I make my own hours?
I've been looking into drone photography for real estate as well as photography, dimensioning, and thermal imaging for roof inspections as possible things to pursue. My mom is a real estate agent in Charlotte so she may be able to help me a lot with finding clients for all things relating to real estate including inspections (for when I'm back at home in Charlotte at least).
In terms of my technical proficiency with drones, I've built two before one of which I used to demonstrate self landing capabilities for an internship. So anything relating to technology or software I will likely be able to wrap my head around.
Other than Part 107 are there any other certifications I'd have to get?
Ideally I could get a drone capable of doing everything I need for <$2000 but I have enough saved to go higher. Would it be a good idea to build a drone suited to my needs since I have some experience with that?
I think thats all the questions I have so feel free to answer as much as you wish. Thanks everybody and I'm happy to have found this forum!
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