Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about SkyQuote
For Pilots
We offer flexible plans from Free to Professional, so you can start at no cost and upgrade as your business grows.
The best part? You keep 97.5-99% of what you earn - the highest retention rate in the industry.
- Click "New Quote" in the navigation
- Fill in customer details and project requirements
- Our system automatically calculates pricing based on your rates
- Review and send via email with secure acceptance link
- Track quote status in your dashboard
When accepted, a project workspace is automatically created for collaboration.
- Browse available jobs on the Job Board
- Submit competitive bids with your pricing and timeline
- Clients review bids and select winning pilot
- Project workspace created automatically when awarded
- Collaborate with client through milestones, messaging, and file sharing
Unlimited bidding on all paid plans!
Yes! Our team collaboration feature allows you to:
- Invite other pilots to join your project workspace
- Set custom revenue sharing percentages (10-80%)
- Control permissions (file uploads, client messaging, milestone updates)
- Bring in specialists for thermal, LiDAR, or regional expertise
Perfect for large-scale projects requiring multiple skill sets or regional coverage.
Yes! If you want to work with a Drone Service Provider:
- Browse registered DSPs on the platform
- Submit a request to join their organization
- Once approved, access their job assignments and resources
- Build your reputation within their network
Working with a DSP can provide steady work and professional development opportunities.
For Clients
Posting a job is easy:
- Click "Post a Job" on the Job Board
- Describe your project requirements
- Set your budget range
- Choose location and service type
- Verify your email
You'll receive competitive bids from qualified pilots within 24-48 hours.
When reviewing bids, consider:
- Price: Compare quotes and value for money
- Timeline: Estimated completion days
- Experience: Pilot's rating and past projects
- Proposal: Quality and detail of their bid
- Communication: Responsiveness and professionalism
Award the job to your chosen pilot with one click.
After awarding the job:
- A project workspace is automatically created
- You can message the pilot directly
- Track project progress through milestones
- Review and download deliverables
- Approve final deliverables when satisfied
Everything you need for seamless collaboration in one place.
Clients can post jobs for free with a small service fee on completed projects, or subscribe for unlimited hiring with no additional fees.
For DSPs (Drone Service Providers)
A Drone Service Provider (DSP) is an organization that manages multiple drone pilots. On SkyQuote, DSPs can:
- Register their organization with a custom subdomain
- Invite and manage pilot members
- Assign jobs to their pilot network
- Track performance and manage payouts
- Build a branded presence on the platform
Perfect for drone companies, agencies, and multi-pilot operations.
- Go to the DSP Registration page
- Enter your organization name and details
- Choose a unique subdomain (e.g., yourcompany.skyquote.io)
- Verify your business email
- Start inviting pilots to your organization
Registration is free during beta. Enterprise features available for larger organizations.
The DSP Dashboard gives you full control:
- Invite Pilots: Send invitations via email or shareable link
- Approve Requests: Review and approve pilots who request to join
- Set Roles: Assign admin, manager, or pilot roles
- Track Activity: Monitor job completions and performance
- Manage Payouts: Handle revenue distribution to pilots
Everything you need to run your drone operation efficiently.
- Centralized Management: One dashboard for all pilots and jobs
- Brand Visibility: Custom subdomain and organization profile
- Job Distribution: Assign incoming jobs to available pilots
- AI Knowledge Base: Train AI on your SOPs and documentation
- Fleet Management: Track equipment across your pilot network
- Analytics: Performance metrics and business insights
Scale your drone business with professional tools.
DSP pricing is based on organization size:
- Starter (Free): Up to 5 pilots, basic features
- Professional: Up to 25 pilots, full dashboard, AI knowledge base
- Enterprise: Unlimited pilots, custom integrations, dedicated support
Contact us for enterprise pricing and custom solutions.