USA Skyswoop

[Scott Gehlhoff]

Hi All. Has anyone had any experience with this company? They look to be the UBER of commercial drone operations. But when you sign up you need to give them your bank account to deposit funds, fill out an W-9 for tax witholdings, etc. They're so new the BBB doesn't have any information on them. Any thoughts?

 

[JBukowski]

I got the same questions, hoping someone here has some experience with them!

 

[marg2]

same here signed in but once they ask to much info i bail out, they asking t much personal info, lets wait

 

[JBukowski]

I really dig their set up and the platform looks pretty good but they just require so much information it's unnerving. Like pilot license #, insurance, and maybe a PayPal account is one thing but W-9 and bank account info is a little much.

 

[marg2]

W9 and bank beside they offer full insurance on website and they require ac insurance i pay. Veryfly but not to fo a $20 real estate job
Dronebase is better for that

 

[Scott Gehlhoff]

I really dig their set up and the platform looks pretty good but they just require so much information it's unnerving. Like pilot license #, insurance, and maybe a PayPal account is one thing but W-9 and bank account info is a little much.

The pilots license doesn't bother me, that's all public record, but the SSN and bank account does. I think I'm going to set up a business account for drone ops anyway.

 

[marg2]

Pilot license # is all they need but a copy thats dob tu much personal

 

[Mixchief]

Well, do you know of any employer that doesn't require your ssn? I mean they are paying you for a service that obviously is not an under the table cash deal, so it will actually be more suspicious if they don't ask for that info. As to the bank account, I would open up a dedicated account just for that particular depositor, which I guess also allows for you to keep better accounting for that part of your income.

 

[marg2]

Have you try them

 

[Scott Gehlhoff]

Well, do you know of any employer that doesn't require your ssn? I mean they are paying you for a service that obviously is not an under the table cash deal, so it will actually be more suspicious if they don't ask for that info. As to the bank account, I would open up a dedicated account just for that particular depositor, which I guess also allows for you to keep better accounting for that part of your income.

They specifically state you'll be an independent contractor. If you have to provide them a w-9 then I'm ok with that but I'm looking for reassurance that they're legit.

 

[marg2]

I found them on Facebook and U?

 

[Scott Gehlhoff]

I found them on Facebook and U?

Yup. Facebook ad.

 

[marg2]

let me get on FB with inspire pilots and see if there is any feedback

 

[JBukowski]

Yeah I mean i'm glad they require so much information to get started I think most companies should do that, especially in this business. Just wanted to see if anyone had some experience with accepting jobs or getting paid from them before I get all signed up. Pretty sure I will but hey why not ask first.

 

[marg2]

On your boat 2

 

[JBukowski]

I did the W-9 form, licensing, and insurance and did not do the bank information. They sent me an email saying everything was revised and accepted, and I was now eligible to be set up for jobs. So I am assuming I won't need the bank info till they need to pay me after a job. I suppose I shall wait and see.

 

[Kenthedragon]

I did it all, W9, license, SSN, bank info. All approved so now I'll wait and see if any jobs pop up or they drain my accounts and kidnap my first born.

I'll report back with any changes

 

[marg2]

Please!. have a great day

 

[JBukowski]

Talked to member of the Skyswoop team today, extremely nice and helpful, I'm looking forward to working with these guys!

 

[ajobmusee]

Thanks jbukowski keep us posted