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ADU 01166: I Fly Drones For My W-2 Employer and Also Own a LLC. How Can I Keep My Flight Data Separate?

02.24.2021 - By Drone UPlay

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Today's show is about running an LLC alongside flying a drone for your W-2 employer.

Our caller for today, Adam flies drones as a part of his W-2 job profile. Additionally, he recently started his LLC. Adam is using his personal drone to fly jobs for his LLC and his employer. For accounting and insurance purposes, it is a must that Adam keep the flight data for his business separate. But, given that he is using the same drone, how can Adam do so?

Being a drone entrepreneur himself, Paul also has some sage career advice for Adam. Also, towards the end, we discuss if Adam can/should convince his boss to hire his drone business LLC. Thanks for the great question, Adam. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

[02:42]Today's question is about flying drones for your LLC and W-2 employer

[03:50]Why is it necessary to keep your flight data separate?

[06:30]How separate flight data can help Adam from an insurance and maintenance perspective; what is the best way to keep this data separate

[13:53]Logging data in a physical log book

[14:32]Should Adam convince his boss to hire his LLC?

[25:40]Is it better for Adam to quit his W-2 job to focus full time on his LLC?

[27:38]What should Adam do if his boss refuses to entertain his offer?

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