The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs

How to Make 7 Figures With a Drone⏐Ep. #229

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Oct 3, 2025
Explore the booming market of drone roof inspections, projected to grow at 15% annually. Learn about pricing structures, gross margins, and who pays for these services, like insurance and property management. Delve into the essential FAA regulations and how to kickstart your venture for under $10K. Hear a success story of an operator making seven figures, especially during storm seasons, and discover unique upsell opportunities. Finally, uncover effective marketing strategies to target key industries and maximize your growth potential.
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ANECDOTE

Episode Teaser: Big Money From Drones

  • Hosts open by calling drone roof inspection a perfect side-hustle and note a seven-figure operator using consumer drones.
  • They emphasize storm-driven $15K–$30K inspection days and quick per-inspection workflows.
INSIGHT

Rapidly Growing Niche Market

  • Drone roof inspections are a small slice of a large inspection market but are forecast to grow ~15% yearly to $3.5B by 2035.
  • That growth creates a rare, sustained opportunity rather than a short-lived trend.
INSIGHT

Demand Driven By Workforce Gaps

  • Aging workforces and retiring insurance adjusters are creating structural demand for remote inspections.
  • Combined with aging infrastructure and regulation, technology adoption becomes necessary, not optional.
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