How to get Drone Jobs by Timothy Brazzel.

[The Droning Company]

How to Get Drone Jobs!

 

[Cafguy]

When Timohy Brazzel Writes an article most of us Dronies tend to listen! But I am curious as to what he thinks of the current situation as it applies to DJI Drones.
Is it a wise move in his opinion to start a company with a fleet of DJI's or because of DJI's reaction to being thrown under the bus by the U.S. government, should someone starting a Drone based business seriously consider employing a full time Drone tech and builder to supply their Drone needs and stay in the air. just curious........

 

[Timothy Brazzel]

When Timohy Brazzel Writes an article most of us Dronies tend to listen! But I am curious as to what he thinks of the current situation as it applies to DJI Drones.
Is it a wise move in his opinion to start a company with a fleet of DJI's or because of DJI's reaction to being thrown under the bus by the U.S. government, should someone starting a Drone based business seriously consider employing a full time Drone tech and builder to supply their Drone needs and stay in the air. just curious........

Thank you for the kind words. I'm truly honored that my articles have earned the trust of so many fellow dronies. I’ve been watching the DJI situation closely, and it’s definitely raised some valid concerns for those building or scaling a drone-based business.

To your question—is it still wise to build a fleet around DJI? My take is this: For now, yes—but with a contingency plan.

DJI still leads the industry in terms of performance, reliability, and value. Their ecosystem is well-established, and for many applications—mapping, inspections, media production, agriculture—it’s hard to beat the ROI. But the writing on the wall from U.S. lawmakers and the potential for future restrictions means we can’t ignore the risk.

If I were starting from scratch right now, I’d still lean into DJI for core operations, but I’d also:

• Start building familiarity with non-Chinese alternatives like Skydio, Freefly, Anzu Robotics, or even Parrot depending on the use case.
• Network with custom drone builders or technicians who can help design or repair platforms should DJI availability or service become an issue.
• Keep a close eye on the final outcome of the proposed ban legislation and how it will be enforced.

Bottom line: DJI may be “under the bus,” but they’re still the best ride available at this moment. That said, if you’re building a business meant to last 5–10 years, future-proofing your fleet and training your team across multiple platforms is a strategic move—not just for survival, but for staying competitive.

Appreciate the question. These kinds of conversations are what help push the industry forward. Because of this question, I may create a YouTube video on it and further wright an article to. Thanks for your support, and I hope this info helps you!