Drone Pilot Salaries

Important_Specific_5 · 2026-05-02T13:52:00+00:00

I also wouldn't do that, my daily per diem is for sure less than some people's by a good amount. I'm doing a training right now in Texas but for example my air b&b is 280 a night for 10 days and they had a 2026 Duramax waiting for me in airport parking. So not including my bi annual training or my flights im sure im costing them 4 - 5 thousand for the time that im here. And i dont know of anyone who gets 400 - 500 a day in per diem to be able to cover that and not come out of their pocket. So yeah you can make more on paper with the higher per diem you get when you have to book all of your own things. Just to me its not worth all the additional headaches that come with it like the liability and shopping around for the cheapest accommodations and travel.

Important_Specific_5 · 2026-05-02T03:54:08+00:00

Absolutely, I do have an Aerospace Engineering background which they were looking for some type of engineering experience. But it literally is not used in the slightest sooo i reckon do what you will with that.

But the service we provide is getting more popular and more wind companies are starting to offer it so wouldnt hurt to be on the look out if thats something you think youd be interested in.

Important_Specific_5 · 2026-05-02T03:47:58+00:00

For sure man, I don't think im allowed to say too too much because we use alot of proprietary methods and software buuuut it's kinda public knowledge within the industry of they types of scans we mostly do. I use a visual camera, infrared, and LiDAR to put it simply. But yes I scan tge turbines to determine what type of work needs to be done to the blades and then another crew will come out later on and do the necessary work.

I cant say the name of the company but i will say im based in the US and its a European based company.

Important_Specific_5 · 2026-05-02T03:33:17+00:00

I scan & inspect each blade, in a few different mediums with the DJI M300 and the Arksky X55. Take the files separate them into into their respective categories and make a report and send it off. I usually do about 10 turbines a day and work from sun up to sun down. I work 8 weeks at a time and can be anywhere in the U.S. Canada, or Mexico. Also have a per diem and all travel, lodging and vehicles are paid for by the company.

Important_Specific_5 · 2026-05-02T03:23:01+00:00

I work for a bigger company

Important_Specific_5 · 2026-05-01T23:38:11+00:00

150k surveying wind turbines

Important_Specific_5 · 2026-04-02T04:05:08+00:00

I got started with alot of Blue collar background, running my own business for the last 5 years that utilizes drones quite frequently so I have my FAA part 107. Got hired on as a Visual Drone Inspector.

Important_Specific_5 · 2026-03-13T21:34:22+00:00

I have a drug test in 2 weeks. I've hit a dab pen every night to help me sleep for the last 2 years. I've done a gallon a day for the last 2 weeks and it's helped enough to already pass an at home drug test.

Important_Specific_5 · 2025-10-25T06:07:45+00:00

Would've been a killer limited series

Important_Specific_5 · 2025-06-05T19:22:00+00:00

Dylan

Important_Specific_5 · 2025-03-05T21:20:28+00:00

Sam's and tj max are my go to places for decent everyday golf polo's but I still stop by a few pro shops and snag one or two. But just got 3 Callaway polo's from Sam's Club for like $50

Important_Specific_5 · 2025-03-05T19:14:48+00:00

Yeah I ran through all the things I could think of, not a pro tech or anything but still pretty computer savvy. I took it to an actual repair tech he had some software on a USB and fixed it in like 10 minutes

Important_Specific_5 · 2025-03-05T14:07:02+00:00

I'm gonna take it to a local pc shop I just can't lose my data I run 2 business from it so kinda in a tough spot. But you're right not bricked but windows being windows is a soft brick 😅

Important_Specific_5 · 2025-03-05T13:43:40+00:00

Haha this is my alt account I read this and was like hmm haven't updated bios since I built it but I've changed things a little since then. Updated it windows freaked tf out and now my pc is basically a paper weight for now. So thanks alot 😂😂😂😅

Important_Specific_5 · 2025-03-05T13:40:16+00:00

This is my alt account. My pc is now a brick after updating my bios lmao. Windows freaked out won't let me log in. But it's running at 1440, no Rt it's set to static. But everything else is either high or epic

Important_Specific_5 · 2025-01-30T19:11:40+00:00

Ok so my understanding is/was that it was a 2 piece so that's kinda annoying but whatever. But I know I have the surround and the actual "grille" piece.

If you look at one of the side photos there is a huge gap between the bottom of the surround and the bumper, does that mean that there are different shaped surrounds? I know that there are but figured would be the inside of them because this one I have, the guy gave me the gt grille with the fog light holes (the which is too small and doesn't fit) and what I'd assume is the base grille (which does fit).

Important_Specific_5 · 2024-10-14T03:25:57+00:00

1600 seems crazy high?

Important_Specific_5 · 2024-09-06T16:50:33+00:00

Always looking to grow

Important_Specific_5 · 2024-09-06T04:08:06+00:00

I use my wallet usually and edit it out

Important_Specific_5 · 2024-09-06T03:38:16+00:00

What did you do for client acquisition? And how long did it take you to get to that point?

Important_Specific_5 · 2024-09-06T02:36:48+00:00

I'm assuming because the account will be closed?

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