Welcome to ‘Elevating Drone Life’, the podcast for drone experts!!
We are excited to announce the launch of a new podcast show, Elevating Drone Life, hosted by Drone US Director of Operations PJ Kirkpatrick.
Elevating Drone Life is a podcast created by drone experts, for drone experts. It’s a podcast that takes you on a journey into the exciting and ever-evolving world of drone technology.
Each week, we talk to experts from all walks of life in the drone industry, Drone U Elite instructors and members to learn about their experiences, insights and tips for success. Explore the latest trends in drone technology, explore real-world applications and discover the unique challenges and opportunities facing today’s drone pilots.
In today’s show, we talk to Jonathan Hartland, the innovative mind behind Skybird Drone Services in Houston, Texas. Jon has been through our Mapping Bootcamp and Experience Training Programs and is winning projects in the drone industry with his innovative approach and better customer service skills. Jon talks about his experience and gear and how he wins clients and projects. Jon talks about his innovative approach to meeting and discussing clients and becoming a consultant to them rather than just a salesperson and how Jon approaches project discussions. In this detailed episode, we also discuss other aspects of the drone industry and construction projects such as accuracy issues, sales cycles, and DroneDeploy.
Watch this show as we explore the fascinating world of drone technology and discover Jonathan’s incredible insights into the drone industry.
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Timestamp
(01:53) Jonathan’s Experience at the Drone U Experience Training
(02:33) Jonathan talks about his current projects and equipment.
(05:00) Understand the combination of today’s customer needs and production and marketing requirements.
(06:53) Educating clients on drone capabilities and Jonathan’s workflow for project acquisition, and his role as a salesperson vs. consultant.
(14:03) Handling customer accuracy questions
(20:08) Jonathan shares his sales cycle for a project.
(24:45) Jonathan’s focus on the drone industry, its niche, and how Jon can help customers.
(25:55) Jon’s view on DroneDeploy and opportunities for improvement in using DroneDeploy
(29:00) Jon’s advice on how to run a successful drone business and how to connect with Jon.
