How much does I Dropped $20,000 From A Drone make on YouTube?
I Dropped $20,000 From A Drone · by MrBeast
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.50/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
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Earnings Trend
Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
1,018
1.02K
|
$1.53 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,280
2.28K
|
$3.42 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,838
1.84K
|
$2.76 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,462
1.46K
|
$2.19 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,522
1.52K
|
$2.28 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,698
1.70K
|
$2.55 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,870
1.87K
|
$2.81 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,433
1.43K
|
$2.15 | |
|
August 2026
|
2,040
2.04K
|
$3.06 | |
|
September 2026
|
854
854
|
$1.28 | |
| Total | 16,015 | $24.02 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.