Invoice clients for drone photography, aerial video, and site surveys. Get paid on time with Tidybill.
A drone photographer invoice is used by certified drone operators to bill clients for aerial imagery, video footage, and survey data captured using unmanned aerial vehicles. Drone photography clients include estate agents, construction companies, event organisers, media production companies, farmers, and local authorities. Pricing is typically based on half-day or full-day rates, with post-production editing charged separately. Drone work often requires scheduling around weather windows and airspace availability, which means flexibility in scheduling is important for both the operator and the client. A professional invoice should reference CAA certification and insurance to reassure clients of the operator's legitimacy.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drone Photography Package (1-2 hours) | £150 - £400 | per session |
| Drone Video (half-day) | £250 - £600 | per half-day |
| Drone Video Editing | £60 - £150 | per hour |
| Construction Site Progress Monitoring | £200 - £500 | per visit |
| Aerial Mapping / Survey | £300 - £800 | per project |
| Raw Footage File Delivery | £50 - £150 | per project |
Invoice promptly after the shoot with Net 14 terms. For construction monitoring or regular site progress photography, invoice monthly for the month's visits. Include your CAA Operator ID and note your insurance level on contracts and invoices. For projects requiring specific airspace authorisations, advise the client of lead time requirements and include any authorisation fees as a pass-through line item.