How much does an aerial photographer cost?

The national average cost for aerial or drone photography is $250–$350. Length of the photography shoot, resolution, and services performed all affect the total cost of aerial photography and videography. A shoot longer than 90 minutes may add $50 – $70 per additional hour.

Is aerial photography in demand?

There is currently a huge demand for drone photographers in the real estate industry. Other areas that will benefit from drone photography in the coming years include sporting events, weddings and parties, land surveying, building inspection, and 3D scanning.

How much does a drone service cost?

Commercial drone service providers can charge a rate of $100-$500 per hour, depending on the industry, with the most commonly used rate being about $150 per hour. Real estate photography services tend to be priced closer to $150 per hour, while oil & gas services are at the higher end of the range.

How do I take better aerial photos?

How to take aerial photos from a helicopter

1. Take a flight with the doors off. Despite the high price, shooting from a helicopter with the doors off gives you the best aerial photography and the most excitement.
2. Use a fast shutter speed.
3. Set the camera.
4. Fix distortion in post-production.
5. Choose the gear that suits you best.

How do aerial photographers make money?

Contents

1. EARN MONEY SELLING AERIAL PHOTOS AND FOOTAGE.
2. OPEN A PRIVATE COMPANY AND OFFER SERVICES IN AERIAL SURVEYING.
3. AERIAL WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY AND PHOTOGRAPHY.
4. RESELLING DRONES.
5. INSPECTION JOBS.
6. ADVERTISE REAL ESTATES, RESORTS, HOTEL AND MORE.
7. DRONE DELIVERIES.
8. SURVEILLANCE, PRIVATE INVESTIGATION AND VIDEO MONITORING.

What education does an aerial photographer need?

Education and Training Aerial photographers don’t need formal academic credentials, though some have college degrees in photography. Others start their careers by working as assistants to experienced aerial photographers, who teach them the creative and technical aspects of the profession.

How much can I charge for drone photos?

Drone photography costs around $70 to $250 per hour. Or it can range from $150 to $350 per project. The final result would contain up to 15 high-resolution professional aerial images. If you want to include a fully-edited drone video as well as the photos, then the prices could increase up to $500+.

What minimum shutter speed is recommended for aerial photography?

1/500 s
I suggest shooting at a minimum shutter speed of 1/500 s or faster. Speeds of 1/2000 s and faster will improve the sharpness of the image. Use a higher ISO setting if you need faster shutter speeds. Use active VR to further eliminate vibration.

What is the best lens for aerial photography?

For general aerial landscape photography, a zoom lens that roughly covers the 24-105mm focal range is the ideal lens. I say “roughly”, because a 24-70mm will also be a very good option. On this particular flight that I took, my Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L II was used for 90\% of the images.