
In the Drone to 1K Podcast, we take an inside look at how successful drone business owners got started and scaled their company to making $1,000 per month and beyond. Whether you're just looking to make a little side cash with your drone or you want to turn your passion into a full-time career, we hope that the Drone to 1K Podcast will inspire you to take the plunge and succeed with your own drone... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 67 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Categories | EntrepreneurshipTechnologyBusiness | ||||

In this episode of the Drone to 1K Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Proctor, owner of Central Texas Aerials. Jeremy shares his remarkable journey of turning a therapeutic hobby into a thriving drone business that generated nearly $70K in revenue duri... more
Join us for a conversation with Michael Lilley, founder of Wet Dog Drones, as he shares his journey from drone enthusiast to successful construction site documentation specialist. Michael reveals how he built a thriving drone business while working a... more
In this episode of the Drone to 1K Podcast, host David Young talks with Cody Retlich about:
• Acquiring a drone service business (MKE Drones) for minimal upfront cost
• Growing revenue by 30% through strategic business acquisition
• Tips for new dro... more
In this episode, we dive into Jon Jeffress's incredible journey from weekend car show photographer to a successful real estate media production entrepreneur. Learn how he transformed his business, navigated the challenges of growth, and built a half-... more
Our guest for this episode is Brandon Beal of Elevation Aerial Application.
🚁 Highlights from this episode:
• Getting Started: Brandon came from a traditional aviation background working with helicopters before transitioning to drones in 2017. He ... more
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Nugent, founder of Wing Walker Aerial Photography in Seattle, who shares his journey from reluctant police drone operator to successful drone business owner. Matt reveals how he built a thriving side business ge... more
We're excited to announce that Season 7 Episode 1 of the Drone to $1K Podcast is out!
Our guest for this episode is Chris Knipp of Sky Media 423.
Highlights from this episode:
• Unexpected Beginning: Chris's drone journey started with a Mavic Min... more
We're excited to announce that Season 6 Episode 10 of the Drone to $1K Podcast is out!
Our guest for this episode is Juan Quinones of LuxyDrone.
www.instagram.com/juan.c.quinonez/
Juan Quinones, founder of FPV Creator Pro and Luxy Drone, sh... more
Man… this so far has been so informative. It has really opened my mind to what is possible with drones. The quality of information is almost too much. Keep up the good work!
I’m plugged into these episodes every day. Can’t get enough.
Easy to listen to, properly paced and realistic back stories from many different people with different backgrounds
I’m loving all the inspirational stories and inside tips both for business and technical skills! I have aspirations to start my own small photography/drone business and this podcast has provided lots of great suggestions. I can’t get enough. Keep up the great work!
Lots of great information and resources within every episode.
Definitely one of my favorite episodes! They are all extremely informative but this one stood out the most. Learning FPV flying and how long it took him to "get" it left me feeling inspired. Thanks David for always bringing on great guests with diverse backgrounds and ideas for new opportunities.
Great variety of professions and different information for the many career paths for drone business
If you’re looking for inspiration, or for some new ideas; this podcasts approach will point you in the right direction! I always look forward to hearing a new success story each episode. Thanks for all the insightful content!
I enjoy that this podcast interviews different professionals that are currently in the business. They give lots of tips and strategies. Awesome learning experience
As I embark on my journey of starting a drone photography business, I came across this podcast, and it has been an absolute game-changer. The insights, tips, and real-world advice have been incredibly valuable, helping me navigate everything from regulations to business strategies. I truly appreciate the knowledge shared here and look forward to learning even more in the episodes to come!
I’ve been entertaining the idea of starting a side gig involving drones and listening to this helps make it feel doable
I’ve only had my drone for a couple months. DJI mini 4K. I’m absolutely obsessed with it and I wanna get into a side business , this podcast has been great. I am binging it so much good information highly recommended for anybody interested in drones and thinking about going into business.
This podcast gives inspiration to go after the drone industry. I have recently received my part 107 license and attended the free webinar hosted by Drone Launch Academy. This team will lead you in the right direction!
These have been some really good podcasts. Learning quite a bit and getting really inspired.
I am loving the podcast. I used Drone Launch to study for my 107 and that saw awesome as well. Thanks for the great resources.
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Focusing on success stories within the drone industry, listeners are introduced to business owners who have transformed their passion for drones into thriving enterprises. Each episode highlights personal journeys, challenges, and the strategies employed to grow their businesses, often documenting impressive revenue milestones. Topics range from real estate and construction applications to agricultural technologies and aerial photography, making it appealing to aspiring entrepreneurs in various sectors of drone services. Unique insights and practical advice from guests—ranging from educators to successful drone operators—serve to motivate and equip listeners with the knowledge needed to break into the industry or expand their existing ventu... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Jeremy Proctor
2. Michael Lilley
3. Cody Retlich
4. Brandon Beal
5. Matt Nugent
6. Chris Knipp
7. Juan Quinones
8. Guillermo Wenzel
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