Business stuck due to external restrictions - how to pivot short-term without abandoning core idea?

I’m in a bit of a tough spot and would really appreciate some practical advice.

I recently set up a service-based business and was in the final stages before starting operations, but due to external/regulatory restrictions tied to the current situation, I’ve been told I need to wait a few months before I can actually operate.

For context, the business is based in the UAE and current drone operations are temporarily restricted due to the regional situation.

I still strongly believe in the business and don’t want to shut it down or pivot away permanently—it feels like a temporary pause rather than a failure.

That said, I now have a few months where I can’t run my core service, but I do have:

Industry-specific knowledge

Equipment already purchased

A registered business setup

I’m trying to figure out how to stay productive and generate some income during this period without switching to a full-time job or completely abandoning my main direction.

If you were in this position, what would you do?

Would really appreciate ideas that are practical and can be executed relatively quickly.