
Livin' the Drone Life
An Insider's Guide to Flying Drones for Fun and Profit
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Everyone today seems to have a drone: Amazon, touting a new high-tech delivery method; YouTubers, with countless aerial videos; your neighbor, who keeps crashing into your tree. But drones are more than a gadget craze. They're a booming business with the potential to change industries ranging from video to agriculture to contracting - and the ability to change your life.
Drone U was created by drone pilots for drone pilots, to help aspiring professionals turn a pastime into a profitable, sustainable, and successful commercial operation. Livin' the Drone Life draws on this invaluable experience to teach hopeful drone pros all sides of the business, including:
- How to perform amazing technological feats safely
- The basics of running your own company
- Insight on surviving and thriving in a rapidly evolving field
- The secrets of navigating the tricky regulatory market
Whether you bought your drone on a whim or as part of the tech craze, now is the time to turn your passion into profit, and a hobby into an investment for your future. With the help of this book, Drone U will show you how to fly safe, fly right, and make your business soar.
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- Warren
- 10-16-17
Glad I have this book
I am glad I found this book and read it. Contains a lot of great information. I'm sure the next evolution will be more robust. Loved what was provided in this book. Looking forward to the next release.
Minor issue: When mistakes are made during recording, re-record it, don't include the mistakes with the finished product. That happened at least twice. Speaks to professionalism.
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- James
- 06-03-18
good but kind of vague
I enjoyed Paul's rating of his own book. the book itself covered a lot of interesting Concepts but in general was a little bit vague and most of the subjects I was hoping it would have more detail
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- Jonathan H.
- 04-17-17
Great for new and experienced pilots
A must read book for anyone who wants to make money flying drones. I love that it is read by the author.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-12-17
Packed full of goodies!
Great book, great podcast, and an even greater community! Livin the drone life baby!! Thanks for all you guys do!
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- toycrawler
- 04-19-17
Love it!
I love the passion and knowledge that has been portrayed by the authors of this book. A must for those wanting to start a drone business.
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- David
- 10-30-22
Great information, but felt more like a marketing campaign
The information in here is great if you’re a beginner and want to learn about drones and our industry. The concepts are broken down simply and elegantly, but it felt like half of the book was Drone U pitching their company which made the book feel disingenuous.
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- Carson
- 12-29-21
Information filled
I found it very helpful and interesting without droning on... see what I did there.
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- CGraves
- 12-23-17
Great Drone Specific Info
The business aspects that are discussed specific to drones is very helpful. I believe that was the most useful info for me. Though the entire book was very useful.
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- D-Matic-88
- 03-24-17
Uber helpful and educational
I found this book instrumental in learning and understanding the various aspects of "Livin' The Drone Life". Paul didn't excellent job narrating and offering insights and tips to get you up and flying to success in the drone industry. Get up and stay fly!
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- Dave
- 04-03-17
Great Read for Dronerz starting a biz!
great job Paul, Rob, and Tim. very insightful! I feel ready to start up my business.
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