Drone photos for estate agents and local firms

Estate agents, house builders, holiday let owners, farms, roofers and small local businesses wanting marketing images.

A fixed price per job or per shoot, often with extra charges for video editing, quick turnaround or extra locations. Repeat work from agents can be steady.

• Confident drone flying
• Photography and composition
• Basic photo and video editing
• Reliable customer service

• Check CAA rules for your drone's weight and category, including operator ID, flyer ID and where you can fly
• Commercial drone insurance and public liability cover are usually expected by clients, so check what you need
• Permission from landowners and rules around flying over or near people, roads and restricted airspace
• Check whether you need extra permissions to fly in built-up areas, and think about privacy when filming near homes
• Weather can cancel jobs at short notice, so leave flexibility in your schedule

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £5,000, depending on the drone, camera, editing software and insurance you choose. These are estimates, so price your own kit list before you commit.

Check CAA rules for your drone's weight and category, including operator ID, flyer ID and where you can fly. Also check insurance, landowner permission, rules near people and roads, restricted airspace, and privacy when filming near homes.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on how many clients you win, your area and the time you put in. Weather can cancel jobs at short notice, so leave flexibility in your schedule.