Hi all
I just wanted to share this with you guys.
So I have fallen on very harsh times economically, I’m not able to find a job for a month and a half now. Have many job interviews but somehow I’m just being terribly unlucky so far
Well because of that I wasn’t been able to pay the rent for my room this month. So to my very big disappointment, I have to sell my Sparky2 so that I can pay for the room and don’t end up on the street
I’m also selling the yuneec q500, but that’s big drone and so far nobody wants to buy it even very cheap, plus I wanted to sell it anyway.
The Spark on the other hand is super popular and in 2 days I have it sold. Well at least I still have my Mavic Pro. And I really hope to find a job soon so that I don’t have to sell the Mavic Pro also. That would be just devastating for me! It is devastating enough already that I have to sell my dear and loved Sparky2.
People were saying that when you get the Mavic Pro you will forget about the Spark. Well no, I always fly them both. They are two brothers and it breaks my heart to separate them, but that’s life and there is nothing else unfortunately that I can do
I’m sorry if this post molested someone, that was not the intent. I just wanted to share this with you guys as I spend a lot of time here and in general drones are a big part of my life now and they are always going to be now.

Flysafely
Alex

My Sparky2 gave me -35 hours 7 minutes of flight time - 452294 meters - 231 flights

Flysafely
Alex

this is sad and unfortunate, hope things work out for you

Sorry to hear that Alex. I hope that you find a good job soon. Hopefully you will get another Spark soon and continue to post your adventures here.

Proteous Posted at 1-15 13:04
this is sad and unfortunate, hope things work out for you

Thank you very much for your support.
Can you believe I’m actually crying now after reading your response.

Flysafely
Alex

Just keep going and do not give up. Drones themselves can bring some money without selling them. Try to speak with local real estate companies if they're interested in some comertial footage for ad.

Warriewoodlad Posted at 1-15 13:04
Sorry to hear that Alex. I hope that you find a good job soon. Hopefully you will get another Spark soon and continue to post your adventures here.

Thank you Warriewoodlad for your support and I also hope very much to find a job as soon as possible, I’m searching every day so some day things should change for me for the better, I really hope so!

Flysafely
Alex

Lysak2003 Posted at 1-15 13:10
Just keep going and not give up. Drones themself can bring some money without selling them. Try to speak with local real estate companies if they're interested in some comertial footage for ad.

Thank you Lysak2003 for the support and for your advice.
It is a good idea, unfortunately here in Spain if you want to earn money with your drone, then it is obligatory to get the license and have insurance. Without that, the fines are huge.
I don’t have my license yet or insurance.

Flysafely
Alex

That's pretty Sad news
I hate that you are in such a tough time hopefully you get a job soon and you will

And about Sparky it's sacrificing its self to extend your time so that you can search for a Job
And perhaps you can buy it back later just have the person details

And don't feel down or sad as you know that you only you know bitter when you taste sweet
Your life is like a story and life is not smooth ride
No smooth sea made a skillful sailer
And don't feel overwhelmed under the pressure
Withstand if you know that diamonds are made by insane pressure
And metels that withstand pressure and other difficulties are the most valuable

So don't crumble nor shatter nor kneel to any difficulties
This is not a a request this a Order now stand your ground

Current objective: Find a Job

Alex B. Posted at 1-15 13:23
Thank you Lysak2003 for the support and for your advice.
It is a good idea, unfortunately here in Spain if you want to earn money with your drone, then it is obligatory to get the license and have insurance. Without that, the fines are huge.
I don’t have my license yet or insurance.

In the main way it is so...but. There are so many guest workers from Moldova, Ukraine, Russia, who work here in Spaine without any permission and liсences. They are relatively cheap so in real estate it is a common practice to avoid rules. You should try carefully to talk with somebody in this area. You can introduce yourself as an artist not a pilot/drone operator. Is obliged artist to have a licence? Think it as usual  is matter of an approach. Be creative as always.

SAADHERO Posted at 1-15 13:42
That's pretty Sad news
I hate that you are in such a tough time hopefully you get a job soon and you will

Thank you very much for your support SAADHERO!!! I really appreciate it!

Flysafely
Alex

Lysak2003 Posted at 1-15 13:53
In the main way it is so...but. There are so many guest workers from Moldova, Ukraine, Russia, who work here in Spaine without any permission and liсences. They are relatively cheap so in real estate it is a common practice to avoid rules. You should try carefully to talk with somebody in this area. You can introduce yourself as an artist not a pilot/drone operator. Is obliged artist to have a licence? Think it as usual  is matter of an approach. Be creative as always.

The thing is that apart from fining the drone operator, the government also puts huge fines for any business that has contracted the services of a drone operator without a license.
So nobody would even try that here, it’s very serious in that respect.

Flysafely
Alex

im sorry for whats your going through i hope things well get better with you.

gmozo Posted at 1-15 16:51
im sorry for whats your going through i hope things well get better with you.

Thanks, I appreciate it!

Flysafely
Alex

Very unfortunate, I hope you get a good job soon. Don't give up!

Wow, Alex. I am really sorry to hear about your situation. It breaks my heart to read your post. I’m sure a smart guy like yourself will find employment soon Never give up. When you get back on your feet, please come back because you have been a great help for many here.

Hey Alex, best of luck to you.  Perseverance will pay off.  Tough time.  But it will pay off.  Often one comes out better off in spite of the set-back.  Hey keep that Mavic Pro and lets see some great photography!!  There will be another Spark in the future.  Perhaps a newer/better version.

Trust hat you will find work soon and have your Spark back Captain. Do not give up.
Hope to see you still on the forum.

Hola compadre!

Never crumble nor shatter nor kneel..
It's been a pleasure. Hope to see you here soon again!

(Tu inglés es muy bueno, ve al norte por trabajo si es posible!)

I can understand what you are going through and it breaks my heart reading it.

Hope you will get out of this rut soon, Alex. Best wishes to you.

sorry to hear this as I have enjoyed reading your posts,, hopefully it changes and you are back with us soon,, b/rgds,,  

Hi Alex,

Sad story, hope you will find a job soon!

cheers
JJB

Alas.

Good luck on job hunting.

I have an interview this afternoon! Well, it's just with the headhunter, but it's more than I've had in a long time.

That sucks mate. I hope things pick up for you soon.

jyc Posted at 1-15 20:28
Very unfortunate, I hope you get a good job soon. Don't give up!

Thanks for the support!

Flysafely
Alex

Sayhelloforme Posted at 1-15 20:40
Wow, Alex. I am really sorry to hear about your situation. It breaks my heart to read your post. I’m sure a smart guy like yourself will find employment soon Never give up. When you get back on your feet, please come back because you have been a great help for many here.

I never give up! And I’m saying here, I’m not going anywhere

Flysafely
Alex

Blu Zap Posted at 1-15 21:42
Hey Alex, best of luck to you.  Perseverance will pay off.  Tough time.  But it will pay off.  Often one comes out better off in spite of the set-back.  Hey keep that Mavic Pro and lets see some great photography!!  There will be another Spark in the future.  Perhaps a newer/better version.

Thanks for the support, appreciate it!

Flysafely
Alex

62+ Posted at 1-15 23:16
Trust hat you will find work soon and have your Spark back Captain. Do not give up.
Hope to see you still on the forum.

Thanks for the support First Officer!

Flysafely
Alex

Haggi Posted at 1-15 23:37
Hola compadre!

Never crumble nor shatter nor kneel..

Thanks for the support!

Gracias tío, al norte? Bueno porque no

Flysafely
Alex

Ronnie.Choy Posted at 1-16 00:22
I can understand what you are going through and it breaks my heart reading it.

Hope you will get out of this rut soon, Alex. Best wishes to you.

Thank you for the kind words and the support!

Flysafely
Alex

Flighty Posted at 1-16 00:49
sorry to hear this as I have enjoyed reading your posts,, hopefully it changes and you are back with us soon,, b/rgds,,

Thanks for the support!

Flysafely
Alex

JJBspark Posted at 1-16 00:58
Hi Alex,

Sad story, hope you will find a job soon!

Thanks, yes I hope so too very much! I’m desperate really! And I worked at Google!

Flysafely
Alex

Tentoes Posted at 1-16 09:38
Alas.

Good luck on job hunting.

Thanks and good luck to you too finding soon a good job!

Flysafely
Alex

grin factor Posted at 1-16 11:00
That sucks mate. I hope things pick up for you soon.

Cheers mate!

Flysafely
Alex

Alex B. Posted at 1-15 17:07
Thanks, I appreciate it!

Flysafely

Your welcome

Alex B. Posted at 1-16 18:03
Thanks for the support!

Gracias tío, al norte? Bueno porque no

When I recommend going north, I mean northern part of Europe.
We need dedicated workers, skills can always be trained on the spot.
If you are young and movable, look at it as an adventure!

Good luck in your search for a job anyway!

Sorry to hear about your hard times, I hope a Sparky3 is in your near future. Fly safe and continue to enjoy your Mavic

Sorry to hear about your hard times, I hope a Sparky3 is in your near future. Fly safe and continue to enjoy your Mavic