Invoice clients for drone videography, aerial footage, and post-production editing. Get paid on time with Tidybill.
A drone videographer invoice covers fees for capturing aerial video footage using unmanned aerial vehicles for commercial, promotional, or creative purposes. Drone videographers work with production companies, real estate agents, event organisers, construction firms, and tourism brands. The work combines flying skills, cinematographic judgment, and video editing. In the UK, commercial drone operations require CAA registration and appropriate operational authorisation. Because drone videography is weather-dependent and requires advance airspace planning, invoices should reflect the planning and regulatory compliance work involved, not just the filming day itself. Post-production editing of drone footage is often invoiced separately from the flight day.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drone Videography (half-day) | £300 - £700 | per half-day |
| Drone Videography (full-day) | £500 - £1,200 | per day |
| Video Editing (drone footage) | £60 - £150 | per hour |
| Promotional Video (1-2 min, drone + ground) | £600 - £2,000 | per video |
| Airspace Authorisation & NOTAM | At cost | per application |
| Colour Grade & Grade | £50 - £120 | per hour |
Collect a deposit before the flight day to secure the booking and cover pre-flight planning. Invoice the balance on delivery of the edited video. Airspace authorisation costs are a pass-through at actual cost. Include your CAA Operator ID on the contract and available on request. For construction monitoring or regular site visits, invoice monthly for that month's flights.