Drone to 1K Podcast by Drone Launch Academy

Our guest for this episode is Juan Quinones of LuxyDrone.
https://www.instagram.com/juan.c.quinonez/ 

Juan Quinones, founder of FPV Creator Pro and Luxy Drone, shared his journey, highlighting his transition from videography to FPV drone flying.

🚁 Highlights from this episode:

• Discovering FPV: Juan's fascination with FPV drones began when he witnessed an impressive aerial display at a yacht party. 
• Persistence and Learning: Despite numerous setbacks, including struggling with the simulator for about 90 hours over a year, Juan navigated through challenges like understanding LiPo battery safety and repairing drones.
• Skills Development: Juan improved his skills in repairing drones and mastered FPV flying techniques which led him to landing gigs in luxury real estate.
• Business Expansion: Juan used his skills to expand his business ventures with FPV Creator Pro and LuxyDrone. He started offering courses and services in the FPV industry.

And much more!

Our guest for this episode is Guillermo Wenzel of Drone Sky Visuals.

Guillermo, founder of Drone Sky Visuals, came back to the podcast to talk about how he's been doing since his last appearance on the podcast in 2019.

🚁 Highlights from this episode:

• Juggling Jobs: At first, he was working both his drone business, Drone Sky Visuals, and a regular job at a construction company.
• Getting Drones into Business: He managed to convince the construction company to use drones by showing them how they could help with impressive aerial photos.
• Branching Out: Guillermo talked about how he started looking into different areas like Building Information Modeling and moved beyond just real estate because that market was getting crowded.
• Business Takeoff: His business took off in 2022 with exciting gigs, leading to a significant increase in revenue.

And much more!

Our guest for this episode is Noah Ruiz of Soaring Eagle Technologies.

Noah Ruiz, founder of Soaring Eagle Technologies, transitioned from capturing photos of houses to specializing in infrastructure inspection with drones.

🚁 Highlights from this episode:

• Inspiration and Early Ventures: Noah started his drone journey after witnessing the profitability of the technology in various industries, initially focusing on capturing images and videos of residential properties and construction sites.
• Transition to Infrastructure Inspection: Recognizing the immense potential in infrastructure inspection, Noah shifted his business focus accordingly, investing in advanced equipment like the Falcon 8 drone to enhance capabilities.
• Success with APS Contract: Noah secured a lucrative contract with APS (Arizona Public Service), generating approximately $120,000 in revenue over four quarters, solidifying his company's presence in the industry.

And much more!

Our guest for this episode is Zach Pieper of Quantum Land Design and Arrowview Services.

Zach worked for Caterpillar in civil engineering and then ventured into entrepreneurship by establishing Quantum Land Design and Arrowview Services. These companies specialize in services for contractors and civil engineering, respectively.

🚁 Highlights from this episode:

• Drone Integration in Construction: Zach's utilization of drones in construction and civil engineering, leveraging his diverse background in farming, mining, heavy construction, and earthmoving contracting.

• ArrowView's Drone Data Services: ArrowView Services specializes in providing drone data services for civil engineers and surveyors, offering 3D models and contour maps tailored to diverse client needs.

• Quantum Land Design's Contractor-Facing Services: Quantum Land Design focuses on contractor-facing services, including machine control models and drone data services tailored specifically for contractors in the field.