Drone video for events and local businesses

Wedding venues and planners, event organizers, restaurants, wineries, resorts, local businesses and video production companies.

Day or half-day rate, per-project price for edited promo videos, or subcontracting aerial shots to videographers.

• Smooth, cinematic drone flying
• Video editing and color grading
• Client communication and planning

• FAA Part 107 rules, including limits on flying over people and crowds, check the current requirements and waivers
• Event permission, venue rules and any temporary flight restrictions
• Drone, general liability and possibly equipment insurance
• Music licensing if you add soundtracks to client videos
• Income can be seasonal and depends on weather

Startup costs are typically around $2,500 to $8,000, depending on the drone, editing equipment and insurance you choose. These are estimates, and your total will depend on the gear and software you decide to buy.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,500, depending on the clients and events you book and your pricing. These are estimates. Income can be seasonal and depends on weather, so plan for quieter months.

Check the current FAA Part 107 requirements, including limits on flying over people and crowds, and any waivers. Also check event permission, venue rules, temporary flight restrictions, insurance, and music licensing for soundtracks.