Commercial drone photography prices can look difficult to compare because one quote may cover ten edited photographs while another includes filming, music, social cuts and a full day on location. The useful question is not only ‘how much does a drone photographer cost?’ but ‘what finished material will we be able to use?’
Typical AyeInspect commercial shoot prices
Indicative commercial marketing shoot packages
| Package | Typical deliverables | From |
|---|---|---|
| Photo pack | Up to 10 edited aerial stills, delivered within 48 hours | £149 |
| Photo + video | Half-day shoot, edited stills and a short promotional video | £299 |
| Full marketing package | Full-day coverage, stills, video, social cuts and branded gallery | £499 |
These are starting prices rather than a promise that every site fits the same package. A written quote should state what is being photographed, how long the operator expects to be on location, what editing is included and exactly which files will be delivered.
What changes a commercial drone photography quote?
- Number of locations and the distance between them.
- Still photography only, or photography plus aerial video.
- Length and complexity of the final edit.
- Extra versions for landscape, square and vertical social channels.
- Repeat visits or matched-angle construction progress sets.
- Travel outside the standard service area.
- Site inductions, access restrictions or more complex flight planning.
Questions to ask when comparing prices
- How many edited photographs are included?
- Is video supplied as raw clips or a finished edit?
- Are web-ready and print-ready versions both provided?
- Does the price include planning, travel and editing?
- What happens if weather prevents a safe flight?
- Is the operator appropriately qualified and insured?
- Are the permitted business uses written into the quote?
Why the cheapest hourly rate can cost more
The flight is only one part of the work. Planning, airspace checks, a useful shot list, safe site operation, colour correction, editing and organised delivery all affect whether the result can go straight onto a website or campaign. Unedited files without a clear brief can leave a marketing team paying again for post-production or a second visit.
How to get an accurate fixed quote
Send the postcode, type of site, required photographs or video, intended use and deadline. Mention any access rules, operating hours, events or people expected on site. AyeInspect replies with availability and a written quote listing the agreed deliverables, so the scope is clear before the shoot.