Invoice clients for drone photography, aerial surveys, and commercial aerial imagery. Get paid on time with Tidybill.
An aerial photographer invoice covers fees for capturing images and video from above using drones or aircraft. Commercial aerial photography requires CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) certification in the UK — specifically a GVC (General Visual Line of Sight Certificate) or equivalent Operational Authorisation. Clients span real estate and property development, construction and surveying, agriculture, infrastructure inspection, events, and media production. Aerial photography projects often require pre-flight planning, airspace authorisation, and weather-dependent scheduling, all of which should be factored into pricing. Because aerial work carries regulatory and liability considerations, professional operators should clearly state their certifications and insurance on invoices and contracts.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial Photography (half-day, stills) | £250 - £600 | per half-day |
| Aerial Photography (full-day, stills + video) | £450 - £1,000 | per day |
| Aerial Survey / Mapping (per hectare) | £30 - £100 | per hectare |
| Video Editing & Grade | £80 - £200 | per hour |
| Airspace Authorisation Fee | At cost | per application |
| Travel & Mobilisation | 45p per mile | per mile |
Invoice after the shoot with Net 14 terms for most commercial clients. For large infrastructure or survey projects, milestone invoicing (mobilisation, survey completion, data delivery) is appropriate. Pass through airspace authorisation fees at actual cost. For weather-dependent shoots that are rescheduled, communicate rescheduling costs clearly in your terms — repeated postponements consume planning time that should be compensated. Include your CAA Operator ID and insurance details on your contract.