Money

Floyd75 · Jan 16, 2019

Does anybody know if you can make money from this hobby?

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Ansia · Jan 16, 2019

Floyd75 said:
Does anybody know if you can make money from this hobby?

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From a Tello? If you find a way, please share with us. With bigger drones, you can.

Ferro · Jan 16, 2019

With the bigger drones yes. like the Mavic and the inspire.

voodoo · Jan 16, 2019

Floyd75 said:
Does anybody know if you can make money from this hobby?

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volate!lo · Jan 17, 2019

Floyd75 said:
Does anybody know if you can make money from this hobby?

You can build an IOS app for it

Seriously I get requests for an IOS version all the time.

But you won't get rich - far from. Based on the development hours I would be better off if I did the lowest paid job I could find in the neighborhood. The kids mowing the lawn earn more per hour than I do from TelloFpv. As a freelance programmer I could easily earn 20x as much as TelloFpv pays me but I'm not here for the money. For me it's a hobby that offers some financial benefits.
Thats the main reason there will never be an IOS version of TelloFpv: I don't need it for myself and it will never pay enough money to make sense just from a financial point of view.

Floyd75 · Jan 17, 2019

volate!lo said:
You can build an IOS app for it
Seriously I get requests for an IOS version all the time.

But you won't get rich - far from. Based on the development hours I would be better off if I did the lowest paid job I could find in the neighborhood. The kids mowing the lawn earn more per hour than I do from TelloFpv. As a freelance programmer I could easily earn 20x as much as TelloFpv pays me but I'm not here for the money. For me it's a hobby that offers some financial benefits.
Thats the main reason there will never be an IOS version of TelloFpv. I don't need it for myself and it will never pay enough money to be worth the effort.

I like your outlook on your endeavor. It’s good to know that you are not in it for the money, rather the love of the hobby.

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Jaker · Jan 17, 2019

I’m not a lawyer, have never played one on TV, and haven't stayed at a Holiday Inn Express in years. But, I believe commercial use of a drone - regardless of size, weight, amount of remuneration, etc. - requires a license (to be legal). You’ll likely need a local business permit/ license as well

I’ve read of hefty fines being levied against realtors who pay a friend to take aerials of their properties for sale. Flying above a neighbor’s property is already a subject of debate regarding its legalities and common expectations of privacy.

I urge caution.

volate!lo · Jan 17, 2019

Depends on the country I'd say.

Stele · Jan 17, 2019

Get money from a hobby?! Wasn't that lucky as yet...

volate!lo · Jan 17, 2019

Stele said:
Get money from a hobby?! Wasn't that lucky as yet...

You just need the right hobbies. Remodeling a house for example. Remodeling a yacht. Programming till late in the night. That sort of stuff

Ansia · Jan 17, 2019

I get paid $250-350 per flight.

Floyd75 · Jan 17, 2019

Ansia said:
I get paid $250-350 per flight.

How? Do you need a license?

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Ansia · Jan 17, 2019

Floyd75 said:
How? Do you need a license?

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In the US you need part 107 Certificatr. Here is an example certificate.

entellus · Jan 17, 2019

Ansia said:
In the US you need part 107 Certificatr. Here is an example certificate.View attachment 2754

I took my test right before the shut down. Now waiting for the shutdown to end cause they arent processing any new results atm ...smh

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Ansia · Jan 17, 2019

entellus said:
I took my test right before the shut down. Now waiting for the shutdown to end cause they arent processing any new results atm ...smh

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After that, when you register with the faa with your test results, there is a 2 month waiting period for your certificate card to arrive.

Ansia · Jan 17, 2019

They do give you a temporary flight certificate so you can fly while you wait. The blue slip on top is my drone's registration slip, that you must always carry when you fly.