Business startup advice

[LasVegasPilot]

I'm in the process of starting a photography/mapping business and am looking for advice from those who have done it. I've scheduled my 107 exam and am in the process of getting the LLC thru TX. I expect to specialize in event photography and maybe some real estate given the part of TX I live.

I've got one MP, couple spare batteries, hard case, and spare props. I'll need a computer with software so if you have any suggestions. I'd prefer a simpler phot editing program and a computer between 1500-2g.

Any advice would be more than appreciated.

 

[Mossiback]

...I've got one MP, couple spare batteries, hard case, and spare props. I'll need a computer with software so if you have any suggestions. I'd prefer a simpler phot editing program and a computer between 1500-2g.

Any advice would be more than appreciated.

I recommend:

• At least 3 batteries
• ND filters
• Sunhood for the Mavic
• USB power supply for RC

Make a quick test flight to insure the Mavic/RC/software works with enough time and an internet connection to fix anything that doesn't. Nothing quite like having an audience when something goes haywire.

As for a computer and software, shop for the software first and then get the computer that can run it. You will need a powerful video card and lots of RAM. A SSD will speed things up but is more expensive than a spinning drive. Also get a backup drive or cloud storage for backups.

I use DaVinci Resolve free version for video; it's not simple but amazingly powerful for a free program. There are a lot of tutorial videos on YouTube. You could use Gimp for photo editing to start, it is free.