Alpine Drone Imaging offers aerial photography and videography services, which are typically priced by the hour. The average rate is $200-$500 per hour and is determined by the complexity of the project, aircraft used, flying environment, amount of pre/post production work needed, hours worked, and travel requirements.
Most projects are in the $200/hr range.
Specialized aircraft (thermal imagery, surveying and mapping, aerial inspection, laser range finding, search and rescue, autonomously/remotely piloted, weatherproof, etc.) and equipment (base and rover RTK stations, additional video output, monitors, etc.) cost more per hour.
2025 Real Estate Photography Pricing
Residential real estate listing, exterior still-images
- $550 for 20 images
- Pre-flight meeting onsite, flight time, post-editing, delivery of high resolution photos, and 180-day licensing/usage allowance
Residential real estate videography / fly-through video
- $750 for 30 second video – interior, exterior, or both
- $1,125 for 60 second video
Commercial AirBnB listing, exterior still-images
- $1,650 for 20 images
- Pre-flight meeting onsite, flight time, post-editing, delivery of high resolution photos, and 3-year licensing/usage allowance
Property size: larger properties may require more coverage and therefore cost more.
Location: Remote areas and/or distance to project location may incur additional travel costs. The 2025 mileage rate is $0.70/mile.
Post-processing: advanced editing and enhancements can increase the overall cost.