Blue Nose Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise in a snapshot

Number of franchises

Investment required

$10,000 - $80,000

Revenue (AUV)

$3,000

Last 3 years unit growth

56%

Initial franchise fee

$9,700

Operating Profit

n.a.

Blue Nose: A Veteran-Led Force in Aerial Imaging Innovation

Founded in 2019, Blue Nose Aerial Imaging is a veteran-owned business that delivers professional-grade drone services across the United States. Based in Denver, Colorado, the company uses cutting-edge drone technology to provide detailed aerial photography, inspection solutions, and mapping services tailored to a variety of sectors.

The brand took a major step in 2020 by launching its franchise program, opening doors for aspiring entrepreneurs to break into the rapidly growing commercial drone industry.

What sets Blue Nose apart is its unwavering focus on consistency, safety, and operational excellence. With standardized systems and procedures across all locations, franchisees maintain a unified brand experience while retaining the flexibility to meet local client demands effectively.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$9,700 - $74,300
Licenses, Permits, and Certifications	$75 - $200
Computer System	$500 - $1,000
Optional Accountant and Attorney Fees	$0 - $1,500
Insurance	$65 - $100
Additional Funds (3 months)	$0 - $2,500
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$10,340 - $79,600

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Franchise Disclosure Document

Training

Blue Nose Aerial Imaging provides comprehensive training programs for its franchisees to ensure they are well-prepared to operate their drone services business. The training includes:

Online Blue Nose Academy: An online platform offering courses on advanced airspace authorizations, photography composition and editing, camera basics, videography shot types, foundations of GIS and remote sensing, thermal and multispectral imaging, orthomosaic mapping, and vegetation indices.
In-Person Training Workshops: A 3-day workshop that combines classroom instruction with hands-on field exercises. Topics covered include airspace management, drone photography essentials, ground control point installation, mapping missions, thermal and multispectral data capture, and inspections using drone data.
Customized Training Solutions: Tailored training experiences designed to meet the specific needs of franchisees and their teams, focusing on elevating drone operations to the next level.

Territory Protection

Blue Nose Aerial Imaging provides each franchisee with a defined “Operating Territory,” agreed upon and approved by the franchisor. However, this territory is not exclusive, and franchisees may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels controlled by the franchisor.

The franchisor may operate or license others outside the assigned territory, even in nearby areas. Additionally, Blue Nose can authorize other franchisees to perform services within a territory under special programs like national accounts.