On-demand Inspections evidence: 18 quotes from 2 creators
Every quote, figure and source behind our on-demand inspections guide: 18 quotes from 2 creators, grouped by claim, with the full source list.
Every quote, by claim
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Certifications: FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate
“So FAA part 107. It's an actual license.”
Full-time or part-time: part time or full time
“It's a perfect side hustle business. You don't have to quit your job and go full-time.”
Single reports, not yet confirmed
What one creator said, before a second independent source backs it. Not used as a fact anywhere on the site.
Monthly earnings, part time
“made about $2,000 a month last year, and is now averaging about $4,100 a month.”
“So if I average $4,100 in a month in income, I've got about $972 in expenses.”
Ongoing cost
“I've got about $972 in expenses. That includes 780 in gas, 30 bucks in software, 35 in insurance, probably 50 bucks for my cell phone and 75 for the internet.”
Typical hours per week
“This says I work 91 hours a month. So I took that and computed all my mileage and time and everything. That's not terrible. 20 hours a week.”
Common pitfalls
“Metal roofs. It's just a whole different animal because you get interference with the signal.”
“if you call it an inspection in certain states, it can trigger additional licensing requirements.”
“if somebody just poured concrete and you get out there and walk across and put footprints in it, they are not going to be happy with you.”
Income volatility
“So I guess somewhat perhaps cyclical in that nature, but if there's building happening, you know these inspections are happening”
Schedule control
“the inspection companies usually want this back within 24 to 48 hours. So this isn't something you can put off for two weeks or three weeks.”
Vehicle required
“I spend more time behind the windshield than I do on the job site.”
Equipment
“a good solid drone to get you in business is like DJI Mavic 3.”
“I have a drone as far as equipment goes. I use that on occasion.”
Work mode
“It is localized. It's probably not for the person that lives in the middle of a desert and there's no construction going on.”
Full-time or part-time
“It's a perfect side hustle business. You don't have to quit your job and go full-time.”
Typical education
“You're not having to take a test to figure out what is this, what is that.”
License required
“Here is a little known real estate side hustle with almost no startup costs, no particular licensing requirements, and really not a lot of sales required.”
All sources
- Chris Koerner, How to Make $1M+ With a Drone ($1.5K in 30 Minutes) (YouTube, 12 Oct 2025, at 12:03)
- The Side Hustle Show, 748: $2k+/mo Taking Pictures of Houses: The Life of a Loan Draw Inspector (podcast, 9 Jul 2026)
All data
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate | Chris Koerner, Oct 2025 |
| Full-time or part-time | part time or full time | Chris Koerner, Oct 2025 |