How to Maintain Your Drone for Optimum Lifespan
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All you need to know about the different rates and services.
– Length of assignment and travel time
– Number of authorizations required
– The complexity of the task
– Drone size and range
– Type of service (photo, video, editing, etc.)
– The drone pilot’s qualifications and experience
We have several drones at our disposal, allowing us to adapt to the different missions entrusted to us, and always take 2 drones per mission if necessary.
Certificat d'aptitude Télépilote de drone issued by the Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile.
A camera operator specialized in aerial images
All shooting equipment, both on the drone and on the ground. H264 or 265, Raw/Dng or ProRes HD1080p, 4K, 5.2K 20, 50 and 100 megapixels
If required, we can install a dedicated video feedback system for the customer to follow live
Professional insurance covering civil liability in the context of our activity
However, it’s important to note that price shouldn’t be the only criterion for choosing a drone service provider. Service quality and safety are also essential criteria.
In terms of safety, we hold a drone pilot’s license issued by the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC), and we comply with all current safety regulations. We have professional liability insurance covering any damage caused by the drone up to a limit of 1 million euros.
The cost of a drone mission varies according to several criteria:
The nature of the mission
Event filming does not require the same equipment or expertise as thermal inspection or topographic mapping. Here are a few common types of service:
– Aerial shots (photo & video) → For real estate, events, tourism, etc.
– Technical inspection → Roofs, wind turbines, solar panels, power lines…
– Mapping & topography → Orthophoto generation, 3D modeling…
– Precision agriculture → Crop monitoring, NDVI analysis…
– Site monitoring → Before/after, BIM modeling, timelapse…
The equipment used
Not all drones are created equal, and some top-of-the-range models offer advanced features such as 8K capture, thermal imaging and ultra-precise stabilization.
– Standard drone (e.g. DJI Mavic 3, Air 3) → Ideal for classic photography and video.
– Professional drone (e.g. DJI Inspire 3, Matrice 300 RTK) → Used for complex missions.
– Specific cameras (thermal, multispectral, LIDAR) → For industry, agriculture or topography.
Duration and complexity of the assignment
-A flight of 30-minute flight for an aerial photo will cost less than a mission requiring several hours of filming on a construction site or an event.
-Data analysis and processing (3D modeling, orthophotos, video editing, etc.) add time and cost.
Administrative constraints
Some missions require specific authorizations:
– Restricted areas (near airports, military zones, etc.) → Requests for authorizations from the prefecture and the DGAC.
– Shooting in public spaces → Request authorization from the town hall or other organizations.
Post-production
Rates vary according to photo retouching, video editing and 3D modeling:
-Simple vs. advanced photo retouching.
-Basic video editing vs. promotional video with effects and music.
-Data processing for mapping or inspection
Because every project is unique, we adapt our rates to each type of assignment.
Type of service Average rate excl.
Aerial photo (5 to 10 shots) 150 à 400 €
Aerial video (raw, unedited) 250 à 700 €
Photo + video pack 500 à 1 200 €
Roof/solar panel inspection 400 à 1 000 €
Mapping / Orthophoto 800 to €3,000 depending on surface
3D modeling (photogrammetry) 1,000 to €5,000 depending on complexity
Event filming (festival, sport… 1 day) 800 à 2 500 €
Site supervision (1 visit) 400 à 1 500 €
Site supervision (pack of 6 to 12 visits/year) 2 500 à 10 000 €
Agricultural imagery (NDVI, multispectral) 600 à 2 500 €
Technical options
– Shooting in 4K or 8K → + 100 à 300 €
– FPV drone operation (first person, dynamic) → + 200 à 500 €
– Use of a thermal or multispectral camera → + 300 à 1 000 €
Administrative options
– DGAC / prefecture authorization request → + 100 à 300 €
Application for authorization in dense urban areas → + 150 à 400 €
Post-production and editing
– Advanced photo retouching → + €20 to €50/photo
– Simple video editing (1m30) → + 300 à 800 €
– Premium video editing with music and animations → + 800 à 2 500 €
The price of a drone service depends on a number of factors many factors (type of mission, equipment used, authorizations required, duration of flight, post-production, etc.). As a result, two similar projects can have have completely different costs due to specific constraints.
Example of price variation:
-A simple property photo of an isolated house will cost 150 à 250 € .
-An inspection mission on a skyscraper in the city requiring specific authorizations and advanced equipment can exceed 1 500 € .
-A mapping of an industrial site requiring several hours of flying and data processing can cost several thousand euros .
If you are looking for a drone service, it’s best to ask for a detailed quote specifying :
✅ The nature of your project.
✅ The flight area and any restrictions.
✅ The type of rendering expected (photo, video, 3D modeling…).
✅ Specific constraints (equipment required, authorizations, deadlines, etc.).
The drone professionals will then establish a adapted to your real needs .
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