Business idea · Physical-Services
Drone Roof Photography Sales
Drone Roof Photography Sales: This business involves taking aerial photographs of residential roofs using drones and selling those images directly to homeowners. It was pitched on Koerner Office in the episode "How to Make 7 Figures With a Drone⏐Ep. #229" (aired October 3, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | Koerner Office |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Chris Koerner |
| Episode | How to Make 7 Figures With a Drone⏐Ep. #229 |
| Aired | October 3, 2025 |
| Category | Physical-Services |
| Real companies on the episode | Tom Powers' Drone Inspection Business, Uncle Clark's Photography Business, Drone Deer Hunters, Tyler's Stump Grinding, Uncle Clark, Drone Roof Inspections |
The problem it solves
Homeowners often seek visual documentation of their roofs for maintenance, insurance, or aesthetic purposes. This service provides them with professionally captured imagery that they might not otherwise have access to.
How it makes money
One-time purchase for image services, potentially bundled with inspection services.
Skills you need
Proficiency in drone operation, photography skills, customer service, and sales abilities.
The market, and why this works now
The increasing adoption of drone technology for commercial purposes, supported by regulations from the Federal Aviation Administration that allow for commercial drone operations, makes drone roof photography a viable business. A practical initial revenue source could be local homeowners' associations, which often seek services that enhance property management and aesthetics. However, the startup costs for drone equipment and licensing can be significant, necessitating careful financial planning to ensure a manageable return on investment.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Tom Powers' Drone Inspection Business
A specific example of a business that performs drone inspections for roofs, generating significant revenue.
- Uncle Clark's Photography Business
A rental house empire built by Clark, who initially used model airplanes to take aerial photographs of properties.
- Drone Deer Hunters
A company that uses thermal imagery drones to locate deer that have been shot by hunters.
- Tyler's Stump Grinding
A business providing stump grinding services and utilizing drone technology for marketing.
- Uncle Clark
A method for inspecting roofs and selling images taken during inspections to homeowners.
- Drone Roof Inspections
A service that uses drones to inspect rooftops for damage, primarily for insurance claims and property management.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner
Episode: How to Make 7 Figures With a Drone⏐Ep. #229
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.