Is Bartering a Good Strategy for Drone Pilots?

Today's question is about bartering your drone services. Can you provide your drone services in exchange for hotel discounts or even a free stay?

Our caller, Trent from Austin has come up with an interesting question today. Trent, like many of us, loves traveling and is wondering if he can get a discount of a free night's stay in exchange for drone photos and videos.

Great question, Trent. Bartering your drone services is a great idea but certainly not a new one. With many drone pilots, travel reviewers, bloggers and social media influencers approaching hotels and resorts with similar offers, how can you negotiate a good deal? Paul shares his own experience and reveals how he managed to get a 50% discount on an Airbnb rental.

If you are like Trent and would love to get bartering based jobs, you will find this show particularly interesting. Thanks for the great question, Trent. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

[01:35] Come, be a part of the biggest drone games of the year; Book your spot at the 2020 Drone U Fly-in now!

[02:55] A special thanks to our sponsor, Fortress UAV

[03:42] Today's question is about bartering drone services

[07:31] What are the tax implications if you barter your drone services?

[10:14] How to showcase your skills to a prospective client

[11:30] Paul shares how he managed to get a 50% discount on an Airbnb rental in exchange for drone footage

[16:01] How did Paul land his first big drone job?

[20:05] How can you compete with other social media influencers and bloggers who are seeking a discount from hotels and resorts in exchange f...