Today's episode is about using drones for oil rig inspections. Can you inspect oil refineries with an entry level drone? Which equipment do you need to conduct oil rig inspections? And, how much will the drone and camera cost you?

Our caller wishes to conduct aerial inspections of oil refineries using a Phantom 3 advanced. Can she cater to the oil and gas industry using an entry level drone? We discuss the need to understand the client deliverable before zeroing in on the right drone and camera. How do you select the right mapping application for the job? Which are the various pain points that you will have to address if you do oil rig inspections?

We also discuss various closing strategies that will help you lock down a drone sale. Tune in to learn more. Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Today's questions is about the best drone systems for oil refinery inspections

Which is the best drone for oil rig inspections?

Which are the various pain points that a drone pilot may have to address while doing an oil rig inspection?

Can you do oil rig inspections with a Phantom 3 Advanced?

Which is the best camera to detect methane leaks?

Discussing why it is important to intricately understand the final deliverable while doing oil rig inspections

Learn how you can select the right mapping application for a job

Discussing the importance of articulating the problem and educating the client

How do you determine the right drone for the job?

Common sales mistakes made by drone pilots in sales

We discuss how a client objection is just one step closer to locking down a sale

Expert advice for locking down a drone sale