Any successful flying platform will start with a mission that includes payload capacity, range (distance), operating costs, and weather resilience. The differ

Any successful flying platform will start with a mission that includes payload capacity, range (distance), operating costs, and weather resilience. The difference between a hobbyist and a professional is that the hobbyist builds a platform first and looks for a mission/customer after spending R&D dollars. The professional starts with a mission/customer before proceeding to R&D.