Innovative Business Ideas Using Quadcopters or Drones (Part 1)

The modern world is so dynamic and diverse that it can be challenging to keep up with all the innovations and technologies. What seemed out of reach for the average person yesterday is now a part of everyday life.

Another trend of modern times is the gradual blurring of the line between play and serious business, between children and adults. It often happens that fun activities encroach on adult life, while children, not even able to write or read yet, successfully use modern gadgets.

This article will focus on quadcopters, specifically on all the different types of this device. They are also known as small unmanned aerial vehicles - drones. The defining characteristics of quadcopters are reliability, stability, and low maintenance.

For those who may not know, a quadcopter is an unmanned aerial vehicle with 4 or more rotors. Sizes range from ten centimeters to half a meter. The device can be controlled from the ground using a remote control (some models have a built-in screen). It can also operate automatically without human intervention. The power source is batteries, with high-end models having enough charge for up to half an hour of flight. A quadcopter can ascend to a height of up to 150 meters.

Almost all modern drones (another name for unmanned aerial vehicles) are equipped with a photo/video camera and a GPS navigator (for automatic flights and return to base). It is due to these features that the main business idea becomes obvious: offering aerial photography and videography services to all interested parties. Thus, the first revenue source is aerial photography. This category includes a range of services:

1. Wedding Photography and Videography

Couples prepare in advance for their weddings to make this day truly memorable. If you run a celebratory agency or specialize in event photography/videography, using quadcopters can elevate your business to a new level.

2. Youtube Video Features

A good video story today often finds its way to YouTube. Quality videos showcasing, for example, a native city from a bird's-eye view, attract thousands of viewers. This was the case with the "Kyiv Air Video" clip - 100,000 views in just 6 days.

3. Photo Stories for Photography Websites

Creating excellent photo reports of various events or nature from high above and sharing them online is a worthy goal for utilizing the device. If the shots are compelling, people will visit your site and recommend it to others, resulting in more traffic and potential income. For example, there is a site, loveopium.ru, where many event photos are captured using drones.

4. Filming Extreme Sports Activities

Motorcycle races, mountain biking, yacht races, alpine climbing, and other extreme sports activities filmed with a drone make for visually stunning content.

5. Selling Real Estate Photos to Realtors, Builders, and Engineers

All businessmen are interested in sales. For better conversions, presenting a product or service attractively is essential. In the real estate trading/rental sector, high-quality and striking photographs can showcase a property effectively. Agencies and real estate agents would be willing to share part of their profits with you for your work.

In the next part of the article, we will discuss five more potential ways to monetize a quadcopter, as well as talk about its cost.