How much should I charge for real estate drone photography?

A drone add-on for a residential listing typically runs $100–$300, depending on how many edited photos and video clips are included. Standalone aerial shoots run higher ($200–$500+). Because you're carrying FAA Part 107 licensing, insurance, and flight risk, set a firm minimum (often $150–$200) regardless of the per-image count.

Do I need an FAA Part 107 license to charge for drone photos?

In the United States, yes. Any drone flight for commercial purposes — including real estate photography you're paid for — requires an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Flying paid work without it risks significant fines. Your pricing should reflect the cost and value of being properly licensed and insured.

Should drone be a separate fee or bundled into a premium tier?

Bundle it into your top 'Luxury' tier and offer it à la carte. Drone is the natural premium upsell for higher-value listings ($750K+), where the aerial context of the lot, neighborhood, and surroundings materially helps the sale. Keep a standalone rate for clients who want aerial without the full package.

Drone Photography Pricing Calculator

Price an aerial add-on by deliverable: edited aerial photos, video clips, and aerial 360 panoramas. Set your per-unit rates and a minimum that reflects your Part 107 licensing, travel, and flight time. Rates are editable — tune them to your market.

Your numbers

Currency

Edited aerial photos

Rate per photo

Final, edited still images delivered. $10–$20 each is typical as part of a package.

Aerial video clips

Rate per clip

Short edited clips (10–30s). Cinematic edits cost more than raw clips.

Aerial 360 panoramas

Rate per pano

Stitched aerial 360s for virtual tours. Often $75–$150 each.

Minimum charge

Your floor for any job, regardless of the line items above.

Rush / next-day (+50%)

Drone add-on quote

$220.00

Edited aerial photos$120.00

Aerial video clips$100.00

Aerial 360 panoramas$0.00

Estimates only, all values in USD. Rates are editable — set them to your market. For a full 3D-tour quote with scanner-specific time, hosting, and add-ons, use the main calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I charge for real estate drone photography?: A drone add-on for a residential listing typically runs $100–$300, depending on how many edited photos and video clips are included. Standalone aerial shoots run higher ($200–$500+). Because you're carrying FAA Part 107 licensing, insurance, and flight risk, set a firm minimum (often $150–$200) regardless of the per-image count.
Do I need an FAA Part 107 license to charge for drone photos?: In the United States, yes. Any drone flight for commercial purposes — including real estate photography you're paid for — requires an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Flying paid work without it risks significant fines. Your pricing should reflect the cost and value of being properly licensed and insured.
Should drone be a separate fee or bundled into a premium tier?: Bundle it into your top 'Luxury' tier and offer it à la carte. Drone is the natural premium upsell for higher-value listings ($750K+), where the aerial context of the lot, neighborhood, and surroundings materially helps the sale. Keep a standalone rate for clients who want aerial without the full package.