Lesson Objective:

By the end of this lesson, students will know how to deliver drone footage and photos in a professional, secure, and polished way using tools like client portals, Google Drive, and watermarking—ensuring repeat business and referrals.

Lesson Overview:

How you deliver your drone work can make or break the client experience. Even great footage feels unprofessional if it's poorly organized or sent via a messy email thread. In this lesson, you'll learn client-friendly delivery methods that enhance your brand and protect your work.

LESSON

Part 1: Key Elements of a Professional Delivery

Every professional delivery should include:

A thank-you message or completion notice
Clear file names and folders
A link or platform that’s fast, accessible, and organized
Optional watermarked preview if payment is pending
Easy access to contact/support

Pro Tip: Treat your delivery link like a digital storefront—clean, branded, and well-labeled.

Part 2: Tools for Delivering Work

Google Drive (Free/Basic)

Easy to use and shareable
Organize into folders: “Photos,” “Video,” “Raw Files,” “Invoice”
Set view/edit permissions
Can brand with a custom cover image

Pixieset / SmugMug / ShootProof (Premium)

Designed for photographers
Clean client experience with download PINs
Can upsell prints, downloads, or extended licenses
Add password protection and expiration dates

Client Portals (Airtable, Notion, Trello, Dubsado)

Use for larger or repeat clients
Include files, status updates, feedback fields
Showcase professionalism and transparency

Screenshot of organized Google Drive/Pixieset folder

Part 3: Watermarking & Protecting Your Work

Before you get paid:

Watermark final images/videos OR
Only send lower-resolution previews
Include license terms in a PDF or email

Tools for watermarking:

Adobe Lightroom / Photoshop
Canva (Free for basic use)
DaVinci Resolve (for videos)

Note: Once payment is received, send high-res files without watermarks.

watermark photo

Part 4: What to Include in Your Delivery

Folder/File Name	Content
01_Photos	10–20 edited drone photos in JPG/PNG format
02_Video	Final video(s) in MP4, 1080p or 4K
03_Preview_Watermark	Optional previews with watermark
04_License_Agreement	PDF outlining usage rights
05_Invoice	PDF invoice (paid/unpaid)
ReadMe.txt or PDF	Thank-you note + contact info + delivery guide

Part 5: Delivery Template Script

Hi [Client Name],Your final drone media package is ready!You can access all files via the link below. Let me know if anything needs revision or formatting for social/media use.
Download Link: [Google Drive or Client Portal]What’s Included: Photos, Video, License PDF
Thanks for trusting me with this project—I’d love to work with you again!

Lesson Activity: Build Your Delivery Template

Choose your delivery method: Google Drive, client gallery, or portal
Create a sample folder structure with placeholder files
Write your delivery email or message template
Watermark 1–2 sample images as practice
Save a master delivery template to reuse

Key Takeaways:

A clean, organized delivery builds trust and repeat business
Always protect your work if payment is pending
Use branded folders, thank-you notes, and structure to impress
Automate and systematize your delivery process

How to Deliver Work Professionally (Client Portals, Google Drive, Watermarking)

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