Find Your Focus
It may be tempting to photograph everything you can in an attempt to display your skills, but most people who hire an aerial photographer want a specific type of work done. Decide which kind you like most and focus on that. Doing so allows you to claim yourself as an expert in one area.
Build a Professional Website
Would you hire a company with an unprofessional website on a free web builder? Probably not. If you don't want to be viewed as unprofessional, you must create a high-quality website. Purchase a domain name that fits your company, hire a professional to create a custom design, ensure you upload your work and above all else, don't forget to use the best SEO practices. It is also beneficial to create social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other relevant websites.
Know When to Work for Free
Whether aerial photography for surveys or for any other reason, the business is full of true talent. What this means is there are plenty of people willing to allow magazines and other publications use their work for free. For this reason, it is important for you to know when to allow free usage and when to require payment. For example, a well-respected publication may want to use your work for free. Because you can put their name on your resume and portfolio, it is likely beneficial to let them. On the other hand, a small company won't have as much networking reach, so monetary compensation is probably a better idea.
Above all else, make sure aerial photography for surveys, weddings or any other reason is what you truly want to do with your life. Spending money on equipment and tools will be necessary. You don’t want to do it only to decide you’ve lost interest a few months later.