Aerial photo and video for real estate and local business

Real estate agents, home sellers, builders, resorts, farms, wineries and local businesses wanting marketing footage.

Fixed price per shoot or package (photos, short video, edited clip), with extra for faster delivery or additional edits. Repeat work from agents is common.

• Confident, careful drone flying
• Photo and video editing
• Dealing with clients and agents
• Planning shoots around weather and light

• Transport Canada pilot certification and drone registration, check the current requirements for your drone
• Restricted airspace near airports, and rules about flying over people, check before every flight
• Drone and commercial general liability insurance, and whether your clients ask for proof
• Privacy concerns when filming near neighbouring properties
• Winter cold, wind and rain limit flying days, so plan for seasonal income

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $6,000, depending on your drone, camera, editing tools and insurance. These are estimates, so your own costs may differ depending on what you already own.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,500, depending on how many projects you take on and what you charge. Winter cold, wind and rain limit flying days, so plan for seasonal income.

Check Transport Canada pilot certification and drone registration for your drone, plus restricted airspace near airports and rules about flying over people before every flight. Also check drone and commercial general liability insurance, and privacy concerns near neighbouring properties.