Traditional Drone Videography
Drones play a crucial role in real estate development by providing high-quality visuals that enhance planning, marketing, and project execution.
Drone Piloting - $2750
Up to 8 hours Coverage
- Professional Pilot: FAA Part 107 Certified Drone Operator
- Deliverables: 4K MP4 video files or RAW (unedited) images delivered via Google Drive
- Insurance: Standard $5M Aviation Liability coverage with 4M Aggregate.
- Mavic 3 Pro Cine Drone
Flying in NYC? See below
Schedule a video chatEditing Options:
Photo - $350-500
Video - $750-1250
- Depending on amount of footage shot
- Includes Royalty Free music from Audiio
Drone Options:
ProRes - $675
Mavic 4 Pro (Upgrade) - $500
Depending on amount of footage shot
Schedule a video chatNYC Exterior Compliance Bundle | $1,750
Complete end-to-end management of New York City’s drone regulations.
Government & Agency Filing Fees ($653)
NYPD Permit Fee: Mandatory application filing fee for NYC takeoff/landing.
NYC Mayor’s Office (MOME) Fee: Required citywide filming permit fee.
Professional Coordination & Labor ($800)
NYPD Agency Liaison: End-to-end management of the NYPD application, site security check, and precinct coordination.
MOME Permit Management: Coordination with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment for city-sanctioned flight paths.
Logistics & Technical Compliance ($297)
COI Admin & Endorsement: Managing the specific insurance requirements (5M) and naming the relevant parties as “Certificate Holder” & "Additionally Insured."
Airspace Authorization: FAA LAANC digital clearing and flight corridor verification.
Public Notification: Design and printing of mandatory physical community notices (required 48 hours pre-flight).
Additional Costs for Outdoor Drones:
Travel outside of NYC (Roundtrip)
Flying in difficult spaces
Architectural, site surveying, and inspections
One major use is capturing backplates—high-resolution images of a site that can be used as realistic backgrounds for architectural renderings, allowing developers to showcase how a project will integrate into its surroundings.
Drone technology has revolutionized site surveying and inspections by providing fast, high-resolution, and cost-effective images and video. They enhance safety and reduce costs by reducing the need for manual inspections in hazardous areas, such as rooftops, construction sites, and industrial facilities and eliminating the need for scaffolding. Additionally, drones document progress tracking, helping project managers monitor developments efficiently. Drone surveys optimize decision-making and project planning.
Marketing, PR and communications
Drones have become essential tools for marketing/communications and public relations state, offering dynamic visuals that capture attention and elevate brand perception. For PR campaigns, drones can showcase large-scale projects in a compelling way, whether through cinematic promotional videos, live event coverage, or storytelling content that highlights a project’s unique features. Aerial views also enhance social media marketing, generating higher engagement and shareability compared to traditional ground-level shots. The video above was captured by custom FPV drones. Click the button below to learn more.
Documentary Film
Drone videography has become an essential tool in documentary filmmaking, offering breathtaking aerial perspectives that enhance storytelling and immerse viewers in the narrative. Whether capturing vast landscapes, following subjects dynamically, or providing a bird’s-eye view of historical sites, drones add cinematic depth and visual impact. They also allow filmmakers to access remote or otherwise unreachable locations safely and cost-effectively. With smooth, high-resolution footage, drones help create compelling visuals that elevate documentaries, making them more engaging and visually powerful.
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Consulting/scouting
With our expertise in the five boroughs of NYC as a native for over 30 years, as well as in-depth knowledge of drones, cameras, and technology, we have an advantage when it comes to consulting and scouting.
Don’t know the limitations of drone videography in NYC? Don’t make big mistakes. Be informed of the rules of the strictest airspace in the US so you don’t pay the price.
Consulting: $200 per hour
Scouting: $150 per hour, 2 hour minimum