![]() The purpose of this post is to set some more realistic expectations about what drone pilots can and do earn in Australia, and why. That’s not to say they did not research this well, but there was a lot of hype around drones in 2016 and it’s reasonable to expect they got caught up in it like everyone else. With all respect to FYA (Foundation for Young Australians) they are a bunch of optimistic young people looking for issues to get themselves media coverage about. With all respect to Mr Mahmood Hussein (who I’ve never met and know nothing about), he is a drone pilot trainer who has a vested interest in more people wanting to become drone pilots because that’s how he makes his money. When you read articles like this it pays to look at who is making the claims. (If you like this article, please give us some love on Facebook by commenting, sharing or at least giving us a “Like” for our trouble… if you’re in need of drone services, please check out our Drone Services page.) This claim, and others like it, set a lot of people on the path to getting the Remote Aircraft Pilot’s licence (RePL) and/or their Remote Aircraft Operator’s Certificate (ReOC). “All you need to do is fly the drone immediately upwards, away from harm and potentially embarrassing injuries.How (not) to make your fortune as a drone pilotĪbout three years ago now, the Australian edition of the Huffington Post online newspaper claimed that being a drone pilot would be the “job of the future” and that drone pilots could expect to earn $100,000 to $150,000 a year. “My tip for rotor rookies is not to freak out if the drone is close to hitting you or a spectator in the head. ![]() “It’s similar to using a games console, with two joysticks and buttons to fly the DJI Phantom 3, which retails for about $1000. ![]() “After 30 minutes I think I got the hang of it and was pleased when Global Drone Solutions’ boss Mahmood Hussein said I was a ‘natural’. “And no, I didn’t crash the drone on my first day of pilot training,” she said. Reporter Vetti Kakulas said her first attempt at flying a drone was easier than she had expected. “There’s no other technology in Australia that can do that.” VETTI’S TIPS FOR ROTOR ROOKIES “The technology we have could lift 10 to 20kg of spray packs to target weeds, but also can fly for up to an hour or longer with just the camera on,” the Bayswater resident said. Using an Ag Rotor, the technology includes a multi-spectral camera to identify affected crops. “It means there will be an increased amount of drones in the air.”įast Insight co-owner Stephen Feast is looking at using drones to eliminate weeds and bugs on WA farms. “The change in the rules is great,” Mr Garnaut said. “I’ve done a few real estate shots and have some weddings booked in, I really enjoy taking coastline pictures.”įederal Parliament passed legislation last month that allows people to operate small drones weighing less than 2kg without the need for certification. “I was working away for the past seven years and I thought it was time for a career change,” the 30-year-old from Fremantle said. Credit: News Limited, Matthew PoonĬhris Garnaut finished the course a month ago and has started his own aerial photography business WAabove, pronounced “way above”. “It’s rapidly becoming something many professions will need if they want to remain relevant and employable in the future jobs market.” Camera Icon Vetti Kakulas flies a DJI Phantom 3 drone. ![]()
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