Online drone and accessories store

Hobbyists, aspiring filmmakers, photographers, farmers and small businesses that want a drone for inspections or content.

Margin on each product sold, with higher margins usually on accessories, bundles and parts than on the drones themselves.

• Product knowledge of drones
• Online selling and basic website setup
• Customer service and returns handling
• Organising stock and orders

• Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds, repairs and warranties, check your obligations
• Lithium batteries have rules for storage and postage, check with your courier and insurer
• Some brands restrict who can sell their products, confirm distributor agreements
• CASA rules cover how customers fly drones, so make sure your advice and listings are accurate
• Product liability and public liability insurance, plus GST registration once you reach the turnover threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on whether you hold stock or ship from a supplier, and how you build your website. Check your own supplier pricing before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your range, pricing and how well customers find you. Plan on roughly 10 hours a week or more for orders, listings and customer questions.

Check Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, repairs and warranties, lithium battery storage and postage rules, brand distributor agreements and CASA rules so your advice is accurate. Also check product and public liability insurance and GST registration.