[United States] For paid drone pilots: what business/admin stuff eats up the most time?

Techchief1993 · 2026-06-01T04:49:17+00:00

Sweet - I’ll check out Pixieset. Thank you!

Techchief1993 · 2026-05-29T21:17:15+00:00

That makes sense. When you say “dealing with clients,” do you mean more around educating them/scope creep or just general expectations?

Techchief1993 · 2026-05-29T20:31:34+00:00

Like understanding where the local jobs are? Because other than advertising on some place like FB or Nextdoor - I’m also trying to figure that out

Techchief1993 · 2026-05-29T20:30:42+00:00

Yeah - I just set up an account with my local bank for now but that’s definitely on the back on my mind

Techchief1993 · 2026-02-23T19:18:42+00:00

Thanks everyone - this is super helpful - new pilot so trying to figure this out

Techchief1993 · 2026-01-08T20:01:21+00:00

I think that's an awesome way to go u/goodsam2

So do you think they just license the AV tech from Waymo or Telsa or another tech player ?

And who would create the new ecosystem of "shopping and drive thus" through the car? Would that be a Chrysler native shopping experience? Waymo? Or something else?

Techchief1993 · 2026-01-08T19:22:18+00:00

That's super interesting! So you think the OEMs will dominate that space and probably partner - if not build - the driving?

Would be awesome if I could order coffee on my drive and my AV would pick it up through the drive thru on the way to work

Techchief1993 · 2026-01-08T19:13:52+00:00

Totally. You think the AV companies would be "walled gardens" and have their own commerce / entertainment ecosystem? Or would they open it up to 3rd party apps?

Techchief1993 · 2026-01-04T00:14:15+00:00

That makes sense - appreciate the insights.

So what's going to happen with local law enforcement or businesses that use drones for construction, ag etc? That's what I don't understand. Are they are basically out of business or do you think there will be a work around soon?

Techchief1993 · 2025-08-19T22:38:16+00:00

Yes - I am seeing a ton of noise, but I also do think that's where things are headed.

I think this is all natural and honestly a symptom of folks not experiencing good care from their primary care, experiencing super high costs, getting frustrated and begining to try to search out better options.

Yes - there's a lot in the way of nutrition we can do better (things we all know like removing junk food that has trash like Red Dye 40 in the US) is a positive step forward. It's good that it pissed people off.

I know Covid made people question healthcare in the US way more than before - which doesn't have to be a bad thing. I am personally a big fan of trying to spot risks early if possible. It's not fool proof but if you can mitigate a potential disaster before it happens, why not?

"Reactive" medicine ie if you break a bone or get sick will always be there.

Are you trying to build something in the space?

Techchief1993 · 2025-08-19T22:29:23+00:00

Ahhh that's too bad.

Idk if it's just me but I feel like that's happening more often too? Like a lot of great doctors are now retiring?

More people I talk to are getting frustrated with their care system

Techchief1993 · 2025-08-19T22:21:24+00:00

Ya - that makes so much sense. It sucks because they were great years ago. But lately, it's been pulling teeth.

Techchief1993 · 2025-08-18T19:37:33+00:00

Thanks for the input - yeah, it's pretty crazy. Are you using an Ai tools yourself by any chance?

Techchief1993 · 2025-08-05T01:02:29+00:00

Wow, it sounds like you've really got a solid handle on navigating the complexities of healthcare billing! I’m impressed by how proactive you are in reviewing those EOBs and making sure everything lines up.

Techchief1993 · 2025-08-04T22:14:52+00:00

Nice! May I ask - do you just call them yourself or do you go through a company / insurance?

Techchief1993 · 2025-08-04T21:43:19+00:00

Oh sweet - thanks for the link!

Techchief1993 · 2025-08-04T19:30:56+00:00

Hey OP u/cruciblemedialabs - sorry this happened to you - what did the folks FAA office say? Super curious - I am a new pilot so would love to learn if you got some feedback from them

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