How It Works
Three simple steps to get accurate calculations
Calculate Investment
Input drone equipment costs, certification fees, and annual operating expenses.
Estimate Revenue
Enter expected job pricing, hours per job, and monthly job volume.
Analyze Returns
See payback period, monthly profits, and 12-month ROI projections.
Drone Business Parameters
Enter your drone business costs and expected performance to calculate ROI.
Share Your Scenario
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Initial investment in drone, camera, and accessories
Annual costs for Part 107 certification, insurance, and renewals
Annual costs for repairs, battery replacements, and maintenance
Typical rate charged per job ($80-$120/hr median)
Average time spent per job including setup and flight
Expected number of jobs you can book monthly
Time period to analyze ROI (default: 12 months)
Drone ROI calculation
ROI Percentage
Return on investment percentage
Payback Period
Time to recover your investment
Break-even Month
Month when you break even
Monthly Net Cash Flow
Monthly profit after operating costs
Investment Summary
Net Position vs Initial Investment Timeline
Investment Recovery
Your $5,000.00 equipment investment will be recovered in 4 months based on your projected monthly cash flow of $1,308.33.
Strong ROI Performance
Your projected ROI of 214.0% over 12 months is excellent, indicating a highly profitable drone business opportunity.
Operating Efficiency
Your operating margin of 81.8% shows excellent operational efficiency. Your annualized ROI is 214.0%.
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