Author Topic: Getting started with drone video for microstocks (Read 9254 times)

Faustvasea · « **Reply #25 on:** July 22, 2024, 12:27 »

Quote from: Brasilnut on July 22, 2024, 05:15

Quote from: Unamas on July 18, 2024, 12:58
Hello Everyone,

How are your drone photography sales going? I have about 100 photos, but my sales haven't been great. What kind of shots are selling well for you? Should I take overhead or from the side? From 400 feet or close to the subject as possible?

Sales are consistent but generally very low priced - average of 51cents per download. For videos it's also not great at an average of $4.23. Tough business.

Here are some of my best-selling images. Sweeping cityspaces and landmarks with nice light are popular.

I have some drone images that sell good, videos not really. But I stopped to upload video to stock agencies, And will try to sell them individually. May I ask what service are you using to see various income from agencies?

Brasilnut · « **Reply #26 on:** July 23, 2024, 10:24 »

Quote from: Faustvasea on July 22, 2024, 12:27

Quote from: Brasilnut on July 22, 2024, 05:15
Quote from: Unamas on July 18, 2024, 12:58
Hello Everyone,

How are your drone photography sales going? I have about 100 photos, but my sales haven't been great. What kind of shots are selling well for you? Should I take overhead or from the side? From 400 feet or close to the subject as possible?

Sales are consistent but generally very low priced - average of 51cents per download. For videos it's also not great at an average of $4.23. Tough business.

Here are some of my best-selling images. Sweeping cityspaces and landmarks with nice light are popular.

I have some drone images that sell good, videos not really. But I stopped to upload video to stock agencies, And will try to sell them individually. May I ask what service are you using to see various income from agencies?

Microstockr

fotoroad · « **Reply #27 on:** July 23, 2024, 14:15 »

Hmm, if I reed correctly you mean do not buy drone? I mean for more income, I love to buy for fun anyway.

Unamas · « **Reply #28 on:** July 23, 2024, 14:35 »

Quote from: Brasilnut on July 22, 2024, 05:15

Sales are consistent but generally very low priced - average of 51cents per download. For videos it's also not great at an average of $4.23. Tough business.

Thank you for sharing! Are you doing any postproduction or just uploading straight. I just trim the videos a little bit.

Pacesetter · « **Reply #29 on:** July 24, 2024, 03:57 »

Quote from: Pacesetter on July 06, 2024, 17:40

Was intent on upgrading to the Air 3 for the reasons you outlined but have had second thoughts after recent declines in my stock ports earnings + not being able to sell my Air 2 combo.

Well I caved. Couldn't help it. I finally sold my Mavic Air 2 and the very next day (Sunday) went and bought the Air 3 from a lady in north Sydney who was selling it for a decent price with a pack of freewell filters. Haven't used it yet but eagerly look forward to it and getting some content up on the stocks from that 70mm lens.

Pacesetter · « **Reply #30 on:** July 24, 2024, 04:07 »

Quote from: fotoroad on July 23, 2024, 14:15

Hmm, if I reed correctly you mean do not buy drone? I mean for more income, I love to buy for fun anyway.

Don't buy a drone, they said.

Won't make any good sales, they said.

Brasilnut · « **Reply #31 on:** July 24, 2024, 10:45 »

Quote from: Unamas on July 23, 2024, 14:35

Quote from: Brasilnut on July 22, 2024, 05:15
Sales are consistent but generally very low priced - average of 51cents per download. For videos it's also not great at an average of $4.23. Tough business.

Thank you for sharing! Are you doing any postproduction or just uploading straight. I just trim the videos a little bit.

Most of the time just straight out of camera, I try to get it as perfect as possible on the shoot.

Faustvasea · « **Reply #32 on:** July 24, 2024, 13:30 »

Quote from: Pacesetter on July 24, 2024, 04:07

Quote from: fotoroad on July 23, 2024, 14:15
Hmm, if I reed correctly you mean do not buy drone? I mean for more income, I love to buy for fun anyway.

Don't buy a drone, they said.

Won't make any good sales, they said.

I still own Air 2s and waiting Air 3s so I can consider buying. Is that was un shutter stock />? The sale?

Brasilnut · « **Reply #33 on:** July 25, 2024, 05:48 »

Quote from: Pacesetter on July 24, 2024, 03:57

Quote from: Pacesetter on July 06, 2024, 17:40
Was intent on upgrading to the Air 3 for the reasons you outlined but have had second thoughts after recent declines in my stock ports earnings + not being able to sell my Air 2 combo.

Well I caved. Couldn't help it. I finally sold my Mavic Air 2 and the very next day (Sunday) went and bought the Air 3 from a lady in north Sydney who was selling it for a decent price with a pack of freewell filters. Haven't used it yet but eagerly look forward to it and getting some content up on the stocks from that 70mm lens.

You won't regret it! That 70mm is wow