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Title: Video Joins the Race to the Bottom
Post by: Uncle Pete on May 14, 2018, 20:22

Not just stock video which has become saturated and overstocked, but drones and air shots also.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/drone-pilots-pay-tumbles-90-percent-in-race-to-the-bottom/ar-AAxfczn?OCID=ansmsnnews11 (https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/drone-pilots-pay-tumbles-90-percent-in-race-to-the-bottom/ar-AAxfczn?OCID=ansmsnnews11)

Down 90%? Looks like all markets will have fast entry and then go flat. Drones are the latest.

Title: Re: Video Joins the Race to the Bottom
Post by: increasingdifficulty on May 15, 2018, 03:48

As usual, it's because of technology advancements.

Almost anyone can afford a drone capable of commercial quality today. 5-10 years ago you had to build your own quadcopter for $10k and send your DSLR up in the air. Bulky, clumsy, harder to fly, easier to crash, and expensive.

Times change.

Title: Re: Video Joins the Race to the Bottom
Post by: Leo on May 15, 2018, 04:09

I'm surprised things lasted as long as they did. At least the race to the bottom lasted many years right? Enough time to react...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4UFQWKjy_I (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4UFQWKjy_I)

Title: Re: Video Joins the Race to the Bottom
Post by: Brasilnut on May 15, 2018, 05:53

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