discuss Discuss and Showcase Drone Domain Names

[Avabelle]

I have recently read that the drone industry is trying to change the word "drone" to something different.

The word "drone" has a very bad rep. for obvious reasons.

What do you think will happen with the word "drone" and drone domain names?

Feel free to showcase your drone domain names on this thread.

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[eyedomainous]

I understand your point, but for the record... 'domainers' get a free ride when it comes to checking past sales on domaintools, so I was talking about the people who do pay; like the last client I sent their way (and sat in on the meet... as their offices are nearby). This client does not blink an eye at his $500,000 annual renewal fees... as he buys names associated with his collections (cars, ancient artifacts, ect.). (and pays people like me to keep an eye on namespaces).

I also know of IP consultants, lawyers, creatives and Digital Content Managers -for media firms and studios, like Disney and Fox, who also monitor activity in target namespaces for a host of reasons beyond just the price it sold for. A name like Dr. Droneneil may end up being,or inspiring, a character like Dr. Strangelove.

My point was we as domainers cant excited about drone sales when they arent drone sales, thats all Im saying. When you say "people" research on domaintools, I assume you mean domainers? If thats the case, we should know not to include that as they are not drone sales, I certainly wouldnt include them in my stats just to inflate them, I just want real drone sales

 

[jamesosix]

Drone Industry is expanding very quickly and Medical Filed is making use of this technology quite remarkably. Nursing Drone is a matter of days.

NursingDrone.com
DroneNursing.com

Registrar : 1and1.com
Expires: 06-04-2016

Starting Bid* : $10

Payment Methods : Escrow.com, DN.com, Paypal

Happy Bidding.


* For one domain. If you want both, please mention.

Just an FYI, you're not allowed to pimp sales in these threads mate.

 

[gilescoley]

I understand your point, but for the record... 'domainers' get a free ride when it comes to checking past sales on domaintools, so I was talking about the people who do pay; like the last client I sent their way (and sat in on the meet... as their offices are nearby). This client does not blink an eyeat his $500,000 annual renewal fees... as he buys names associated with his collections (cars, ancient artifacts, ect.). (and pays people like me to keep an eye on namespaces).

I see your point in this case eyedomainous, and in the examples you mention, it doesnt really apply....however this doesn't represent 99% of domainers on here, most of who are just trying to sell domains to make extra cash and don't do it for a living or deal with Disney or Fox at all. These domainers are the people that look at DNJ, Namebio, DomainTools etc and need to get a "true" idea on what sales are relevant to their niche and what sales are like the "Dr O'Neil" sale...

DrDroneneil.com is available if anyone wants it

Appreciate your comments mate

 

[eyedomainous]

Its clear drones need an air traffic control system before the industry can really take off. Personally, I've been pushing community streetlight systems as the framework for an integrated drone ecosystem, that includes air traffic control, drone deliveries, and an unmanned police service to enforce 'drone public safety'.

Today, The Guardian revealed:
NASA and Verizon Plan to Monitor Drone Traffic from Phone Towers
"Nasa is planning the first tests of an air traffic control system for drones there this summer, with Verizon scheduled to introduce a concept for using cell coverage for data, navigation, surveillance and tracking of drones by 2017. The phone company hopes to finalise its technology by 2019."
(and this also may serve as the drone delivery framework).

 

[eyedomainous]

@gilescoley

It's late, and can't sleep... so I'll add few comments, but not to be argumentative -as I think you might be right - most domainers look at past sales "relevant to their niche", as opposed past sales within the namespace.

To me, it does not matter if the drone name refers to a drone machine, drone music, a drone insect, or one of the 15,613 Drone names at Ancestry.com... if its in the namespace, its in the namespace, and it counts.

When it comes to a sale like: droneill.com Sep 15, 2008 $795.00 Afternic.com...
One man's Dr. O'Neill is another man's Drone ill.

Yes, Dr. O'Neill is the current owner, but she clearly did not hand reg it at that price, in 2008. The fact that she bought it at Afternic also says this is a Drone name, likely sold by a drone domainer, and the $795 price, like the sale itself, does count as a 'real' drone sale in market and price valuations.

 

[gilescoley]

No problem mate, we can always agree to disagree on things, thats what makes this business interesting

I think we just have varying opinions which is fine, this name has been registered and developed by the Dr since 2010

I find it hard to believe a domainer would register "Drone ill"...at least I hope they didn't

 

[jamesosix]

The next step towards drones being an every-day commodity?

 

[eyedomainous]

Boeing Patents Drones that can Fly Forever!

This type of recharging is what I had in mind using streetlights... as the drone delivery framework
(but the drones would land / dock on a recharging platform clamped-on to the light pole)

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[Gigbutt]

Hey guys,

I've had an offer of $5000 USD for DroneParachutes.com via the ad I placed on that website. If it's worth that now I imagine it might be worth even more later... I'm in no hurry to sell, but I'm also not sure how to handle this.

The person/company making the offer is wanting to initiate payment via Escrow, but is refusing to disclose their identity to me.

IF the offer is legit, do you think it's a possibility that it's coming from a large company / manufacturer that would have much more money on offer if I knew who they actually were?

All you guys know I'm a noob here, but I'd even be prepared to pay for some advice from one of the big players here, though any advice at all would be much appreciated...

 

[gilescoley]

Hey guys,

I've had an offer of $5000 USD for DroneParachutes.com via the ad I placed on that website. If it's worth that now I imagine it might be worth even more later... I'm in no hurry to sell, but I'm also not sure how to handle this.

The person/company making the offer is wanting to initiate payment via Escrow, but is refusing to disclose their identity to me.

IF the offer is legit, do you think it's a possibility that it's coming from a large company / manufacturer that would have much more money on offer if I knew who they actually were?

All you guys know I'm a noob here, but I'd even be prepared to pay for some advice from one of the big players here, though any advice at all would be much appreciated..

Its always possible that they are from a big company with deep pockets so I would certainly counter-offer and see what they say. If that is their first offer, they are more than likely willing to pay more, most will leave some room for negotiations.

Feel free to PM me if you want to ask anything (not that I am a big player )

good luck

 

[rokoroko]

somebody registered the rest DNs Drone-Parachute(s) on Oct14 , under privacy. Could be still the same person,company.

 

[eyedomainous]

@Gigbutt

Congrats on getting a respectable offer early on. But since you don't need the cash, why not hold?
Drone safety is the main reason commercial drones have yet to take-off, and its likely some built-in safety device will become law -like seat belts in cars.

I got my money on DroneAirBag/s.com, but it could be one or the other... bags or chutes.

Perhaps opale-paramodels.com made the offer. They make hang-glider sails and recently came out with a line of "Parachutes Drones" (their French). BTW, they have a online dealer program: 3 of the 5 lines are out of stock and the chutes range from $300 to $800... which puts the offer in perspective.

 

[Ralph2472]

@Gigbutt

Congrats on getting a respectable offer early on. But since you don't need the cash, why not hold?
Drone safety is the main reason commercial drones have yet to take-off, and its likely some built-in safety device will become law -like seat belts in cars.

I got my money on DroneAirBag/s.com, but it could be one or the other... bags or chutes.

Perhaps opale-paramodels.com made the offer. They make hang-glider sails and recently came out with a line of "Parachutes Drones" (their French). BTW, they have a online dealer program: 3 of the 5 lines are out of stock and the chutes range from $300 to $800... which puts the offer in perspective.

I also think that safety is going to be a major issue; and I managed to register DroneSafetyCourse, DroneSafetyTest, DroneTester, DroneTracer, and DroneTrainingCourse last year (all.coms)
Just waiting for someone to need these names as Gigbutt did. I know some of them are a bit long; but they are very descriptive, and the sort of thing drone fliers will need soon.

Regards

Ralph

 

[Nitindomains]

@Gigbutt
That's a lovely offer, but as Giles mentioned, you should always counter higher..in response to the initial offer.

I would also like to share that I am getting at least 1 offer every week for DroneFeed .com

 

[Lybior]

What do you guys think about dronecommodity.com and fpveshop.com?

 

[Gigbutt]

Thanks heaps guys, you've all given me some great points to consider.

As I don't have a great need for the cash just yet, I've sent back a higher counter offer & I think I'll just sit on it for a while & see what happens...


I thought the offer may have come from Fruitychutes.com , as they hold the majority of names in this drone sub niche, IE:

drone-parachute.com
drone-parachutes.com
uav-parachute.com

All these domains redirect to Fruitychutes.com


but after thinking about it, I can't see that they'd really have such a need for mine, & I'm thinking it's probably another company that wants in on this type of name.

Cheers eyedomainous, I will check out the company you suggested (opale-paramodels.com) & see what I can dig up on them...

I just checked out their website... they have drone parachutes that allow a fall rate of only 3.6 mtrs a second! that's sure to save any professional photography drone, & they can cost $20k+, so a few hundred bucks for a parachute is surely a great investment.

Thanks again guys.

 

[eyedomainous]

Yeah, protecting expensive cameras & drones gives airbags the edge; though chutes and airbags provide the best protection, that's a bit much for most consumer drones to carry... especially for a low-altitude crash.

Beyond selling, consider setting-up shop. I'm seriously considering it, even though I would have to make a product that does not yet exist. But I've sourced several options I can re-purpose for drones. I like the 'arm patch' approach to a Drone Airbag... as this would work on all drone models, and be sold piecemeal.

 

[jamesosix]

Yeah drone safety is going to be one big sub industry.

Happy I got DroneSafetyTraining dotcom. Slightly long, but has great emd potential.

 

[Jeeps]

Comprehensive resource launched by @Jason Calcanis: InsideDrones.com

 

[eyedomainous]

With no open comments app, like Disqus, FaceBook, Share Buttons or feeds... unless you sign-up to Jason's Blog... it feels like he's simply trying to ride drones to drive his own metrics.

@Ralph2472 @jamesosix

Politicians lack the will, and gov agencies lack the resources, to effectively deal with drone safety issues -before the issues 'deal with drones' (Japan just put in strict bans in response to the guy landing a drone with radioactive soil on the Prime Ministers roof).

The drone industry, like other industries wanting to avoid bad PR & legislation issues, needs to police itself.