EDL Ep. 18 – Inside RAAD: How Teej Ragsdale Lands Enterprise & Commercial Drone Clients

What do enterprise drone clients actually look for when hiring a drone pilot? ➡️ Preparing for commercial drone work? Download our FREE FAA Part 107 Flashcards: [https://go.thedroneu.com/download-fla...] This episode breaks down how experienced commercial drone pilots win enterprise work by focusing on deliverables, reliability, and execution—not flight hours or gear. In this episode of Elevating Drone Life, Rob Burdick sits down with Teej Ragsdale from https://raad.com/ to explain how enterprise drone operations really work. They discuss how large organizations evaluate pilots, what reporting standards matter, and why trust and consistency drive repeat commercial work. You’ll Learn: ✅ What enterprise drone clients expect from commercial pilots ✅ Why deliverables matter more than flight time or equipment ✅ How commercial drone pilots earn trust and repeat work ✅ Common mistakes pilots make when pitching enterprise projects ✅ How to position yourself as a professional drone service provider ✅ What separates hobby pilots from trusted commercial operators If you want to move from small jobs to enterprise drone services, this episode shows what clients actually expect. 🎯 Want to Build a Real Drone Business? Drone U helps pilots move from casual jobs to professional drone operations. ✔️ FAA Part 107 preparation ✔️ Mapping, inspection, and enterprise workflows ✔️ Pricing guidance and client acquisition strategies ✔️ Weekly coaching and a serious pilot community 🎯 Start here → https://www.thedroneu.com 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 – Meet Teej Ragsdale and his path into commercial drone work 05:40 – What enterprise drone clients actually care about 14:10 – Deliverables vs flight hours in commercial drone jobs 22:30 – How enterprise clients evaluate drone service providers 31:00 – Pricing, trust, and long-term commercial relationships 40:15 – Mistakes pilots make when pitching enterprise drone work 49:20 – Hobby pilot vs professional drone operator mindset 56:30 – Advice for scaling commercial drone work 📚 Resources & Links 📍Drone U Membership – Join Here →https://www.thedroneu.com/become-a-me... 📘 FREE FAA Part 107 Flashcards → https://go.thedroneu.com/download-fla... Ready to Deliver What Enterprise Drone Clients Expect? 📥 Not sure where to begin? 🎁 Download the FREE Drone Pilot Starter Kit Get 3 free courses, an FAA checklist, a pricing template, and a plug-and-play proposal to help you present yourself like a professional before your next client conversation. ➡️ https://learn.thedroneu.com/bundles/d... 🔁 Watch Next More real-world drone business stories inside Elevating Drone Life Stay Connected 👍 Like this episode if it helped clarify drone mapping careers 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for weekly drone business insights 📣 Share this video with a pilot exploring drone mapping