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Drone Mission Start-up Kit
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items This is the list of items I recommend to people wanting to get started in drone photography and want to drone professionally on a budget and also find commercial work in the drone industry.
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Drone Missions
Everything you need to get started in drone photography
The best DJI Mini on the market right now. Amazing camera features. Easy to fly. Almost all of the features a Mavic has, but in a portable package! 1080P and 4K! Yes! It even has the automated features!
Buy DJI Mini 4 Pro - All-in-One Mini Camera Drone - DJI Store
Pass your Part 107 the first time! By far the best part 107 class out there! Get your part 107 to operate drones professionally!
Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot License Course - Pilot Institute
You WILL need strobes for your drone to be FAA compliant! You NEEEED them!
SYMIK Drone Strobe Lights (3 Pack), FAA Compliant
You can select your own color and size. These come in several colors! Even Pink Blue and Purple! I like green though.
High Visibility Class II Reflective Safety Vest
This is the bag I carry my drone and accessories in. VERY padded and strong. It's for a DSLR but my drone LOVES it! It even has a space for your iPad or Laptop!
USA Gear
You want a few extra drone batteries if you don't purchase the Flymore Combo.
DJI Mini 4 Pro/Mini 3 Intelligent Flight Battery
Get the Matte Protective glass for your screen! It significantly reduces glare and protects your screen!!!
Ambison 2 Pack DJI Mini 4 Pro Matte Glass
Finish setting your remote up with a strap and new joysticks!
Lanyard Neck Strap + Joysticks for DJI RC
Keep people in the know where you will be landing so they don't venture into your operating area. Also great for when your only launch area is grass or dirt!
Amazon.com: SYMIK LP570 Drone Landing Pad (3x3 …
Find Drone Merch in my Shop!
Drone Pilot Fly Gifts & Merchandise - Redbubble
If you do drone missions, you may also need a gimbal for the virtual tours in real estate. This is a great gimbal that will also attach to a tripod!
Osmo Mobile SE - Create Magnetic Moments - DJI
Always have a hat incase there is no shade!!! My hat is my best friend!!!
Boonie - 100% Cotton - Propper
Drone mission invoicing, package builder, airspace checker, portfolio all in one! Take a free trial if you are tired of all the footwork in building your drone missions!!!
DroneAdair - Drone Business Platform
Osmo SE is able to connect to a tripod. Just incase you need a hand when working in low light or just need someone to hold your Osmo. I keep mine handy when I'm on my missions.
74"-Camera-Tripod, Gray Professional Aluminum …
ND filters to make your images pop! It's like sunglasses for your drone! Learn when and how to use these to take your images to the next level! Crisp clean images!
K&F Concept ND UV CPL Filters Kit for DJI
If you plan to fly indoors with your DJI Mini 4 Pro, I strongly suggest a prop guard. This is the one I have. It's the better one to choose. It easily clips onto your drone's arms. Excellent protection from obstacles. If you bump into something, your drone bounces off instead of crashing. Note: Get extra batteries - the extra weight will consume more battery life.
Original for DJI Mini 4 Pro 360°Propeller Guard
It's not IF, it's when. Just get some extra props for just incase!
DJI Mini 4 Pro/Mini 3 Pro Propellers
Dependable platform to get drone missions. Sign up and once you are verified, they will start offering you paid drone missions. NOTE: Part 107 Required before you sign up.
Pilot Application - dronegenuity
If you fly commercially, YOU NEED THIS!!! The OEM charger, even though it charges 3 batteries, it is very slow. Get the 100 watt quick charger! Anything bigger will kill your batteries, and the OEM one is just slow.
100W Mini 4/3 Pro Battery Charging Hub
Drone Life, I fly for Business & Pleasure Merch
Drones Drone Life Gifts & Merchandise for Sale | Redbubble
Umbrella stake - For those moments when you do not have enough shade for your mission. Don't forget the big umbrella!!!
AMMSUN Heavy Duty Patio Umbrella Anchor
For the moments when you need more shade for your mission.
Amazon.com : JEAREY 9FT Outdoor Patio Umbrella …
Better than a selfie stick, AI abilities to do follow me and more!!! Also a neat tool for the photo bag since this baby also has Pro features like manual camera, video with Dji remotes. And FPV with goggles N3 or Goggles 3. Great for beginners and p...
DJI Neo Fly More Combo
Drone Job Platforms
Platforms you can get jobs on if you are a drone pilot. You DO need your part 107 to apply for these missions.
One of my more favorite platform to use for getting drone missions. (the pay schedule is 2 weeks after the mission is turned in) via PayPal.
dronegenuity
A little harder to get missions on because of how they offer the missions. Not a huge fan of this one, but it's always an option.
Zeitview
This platform offers a regular pick of jobs, however, actually getting a job thru this platform is a bit more tricky. The jobs are posted by the people who need drone work performed, however you win the jobs thru bids and the platform seems a bit clunky. This platform hasn't won my heart yet. Be aware, there seems to be lots of scammy jobs too. Always ask questions. It seems to be more tailored towards the person looking for the drone pilot; not tailored to make it easy for the drone pilot to find the mission.
Hire Professional Drone Pilots - Droners.io
Dronework platform but their entry process is extra slow. Have not seen many jobs thru these guys but worth signing up for just to have one extra resource.
Hire a Drone Pilot - DRONEWORK
Not a drone work locator, but more for your own drone projects. Do you have your own drone business but want everything in one place to save time?… Invoicing, airspace check, portfolio and more! Definitely worth the checking out! Yearly subscription. Free Trial.
DroneAdair - Drone Business Platform
Find jobs or drone pilots on altAviator, a drone pilot job board. Extra clunky site but they offer drone jobs.
About altAviator - altAviator, the drone pilot job board