{"id":7471,"date":"2025-05-15T06:16:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T21:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=7471"},"modified":"2025-05-15T06:16:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T21:16:24","slug":"edl-013-how-one-can-begin-a-drone-enterprise-and-go-full-time-keson-draytons-success-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=7471","title":{"rendered":"EDL 013: How one can Begin a Drone Enterprise and Go Full-Time: Keson Drayton\u2019s Success Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wish to begin a drone enterprise in 2025 and receives a commission to fly?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This episode reveals how Keson Drayton turned a profession layoff right into a worthwhile freelance drone enterprise\u2014utilizing hustle, mindset, and the \u201cCostco impact\u201d to win shoppers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From choosing up a Phantom 4 to constructing D Flight Productions right into a recognizable identify throughout Denver, Keson shares how he went from zero bookings to full-time drone pilot, with out outdoors funding, gear obsession, or shortcuts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether or not you\u2019re studying actual property drone images, trying to land your first FAA Half 107 gig, or simply bored with ready for the \u201cexcellent time,\u201d that is the roadmap you\u2019ve been ready for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On this episode, Keson explains:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How he began a full-time drone pilot enterprise from scartch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why actual property drone images continues to be the very best entry market<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How one can discover drone jobs utilizing Zillow, outreach, and native leads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What the Costco Impact means\u2014and the way it grows your small business<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why studying to edit your individual footage is a superpower<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How one can deal with sluggish months and keep within the sport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mindset required to construct a model and preserve shifting ahead<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e7183d89761\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e7183d89761\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e7183d89761\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=7471\/#_Wish_to_Make_Cash_Flying_Drones\" title=\"? Wish to Make Cash Flying Drones?\">? Wish to Make Cash Flying Drones?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=7471\/#Timestamps\" title=\"\nTimestamps\n\">\nTimestamps\n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=7471\/#Assets_Hyperlinks\" title=\"?Assets &amp; Hyperlinks\">?Assets &amp; Hyperlinks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=7471\/#Caught_between_a_protected_job_and_chasing_your_drone_dream\" title=\"Caught between a protected job and chasing your drone dream?\">Caught between a protected job and chasing your drone dream?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=7471\/#_Maintain_Watching\" title=\"? Maintain Watching\">? Maintain Watching<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=7471\/#Keep_Linked\" title=\"Keep Linked\">Keep Linked<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Wish_to_Make_Cash_Flying_Drones\"><\/span><b>? Wish to Make Cash Flying Drones?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>DroneU provides you the blueprint to begin and develop an actual drone enterprise:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ?? FAA Half 107 prep<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ?? 40+ programs on flight abilities, actual property, mapping, and enterprise<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ?? Pricing guides, shopper acquisition, and weekly teaching<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ?? Supportive neighborhood of top-tier drone professionals<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? <\/span><b>Begin right here ?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedroneu.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedroneu.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thedroneu.com<\/a><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Know somebody able to take the leap? Share this episode with them\u2014they should hear Keson\u2019s story.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timestamps\"><\/span><b><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"bolder margin-title\">Timestamps<\/h5>\n<p><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"spp-timestamp\" time=\"0\">[00:00]<\/a> \u2013 Meet Keson Drayton: engineer turned drone entrepreneur<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"spp-timestamp\" time=\"420\">[07:00]<\/a> \u2013 First drone (Phantom 4) + FAA airspace mistake ? early studying second<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"spp-timestamp\" time=\"960\">[16:00]<\/a> \u2013 Laid off from company ? launched full-time drone profession<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"spp-timestamp\" time=\"1500\">[25:00]<\/a> \u2013 Launching D Flight Productions + getting FAA Half 107 licensed<\/span><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"spp-timestamp\" time=\"2100\">[35:00]<\/a> \u2013 How one can get actual property drone shoppers utilizing Zillow and direct outreach<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"spp-timestamp\" time=\"2580\">[43:00]<\/a> \u2013 The \u201cCostco Impact\u201d for constructing model consciousness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"spp-timestamp\" time=\"3000\">[50:00]<\/a> \u2013 Psychological well being, motivation &amp; staying centered as a solo drone pilot<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"spp-timestamp\" time=\"3300\">[55:00]<\/a> \u2013 Day by day development habits: shopper follow-up, talent sharpening, FAA compliance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"spp-timestamp\" time=\"3660\">[01:01:00]<\/a> \u2013 The place to attach with Keson + reserving drone jobs in Colorado<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assets_Hyperlinks\"><\/span><b>?Assets &amp; Hyperlinks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join with Keson:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Instagram \u2013<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dflightproductions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@dflightproductions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ? TikTok \u2013 @DPKey (Drone Pilot Key)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ? LinkedIn \u2013<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kesondrayton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keson Drayton<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ? Guide Drone Companies \u2013 720-477-0513<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caught_between_a_protected_job_and_chasing_your_drone_dream\"><\/span><b>Caught between a protected job and chasing your drone dream?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? <\/span><b>Obtain our FREE Drone Pilot Starter Equipment <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consists of: FAA guidelines, pricing template, and plug-and-play proposal that will help you land your first shopper with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0??<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.thedroneu.com\/bundles\/drone-pilot-starter-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.thedroneu.com\/bundles\/drone-pilot-starter-kit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/study.thedroneu.com\/bundles\/drone-pilot-starter-kit<\/a><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Maintain_Watching\"><\/span><b>? Maintain Watching<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Extra drone pilot success tales:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Jason Flakes on storytelling and authorities gigs ? [insert link]<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Linked\"><\/span><b>Keep Linked<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Hit Like if you happen to discovered one thing new<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Subscribe and activate notifications<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? 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