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Drone Job Pricing Calculator
Flying Filmmaker
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Shooting Time
Your time on site / in the air
Hourly
Daily
Number of Hours
Hourly Rate
$
Number of Days
Day Rate
$
What should I charge?
Beginner (Low Demand)
$100/hr
Intermediate
$200/hr
Pro (High Demand)
$300+/hr
Beginner (Low Demand)
$750/day
Intermediate
$1,500/day
Pro (High Demand)
$2,500+/day
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Post-Production / Editing
Video editing, color grading, delivery
Include editing
Editing Hours
Hourly Rate
$
What should I charge?
Beginner (Low Demand)
$30/hr
Intermediate
$60/hr
Pro (High Demand)
$100/hr
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Airspace Authorization
Beyond LAANC — Part 107 waivers, FAA authorizations, etc.
Include auth fee
Additional Authorization Fee
$
⚠️ Recommended minimum: $300
What should I charge?
Basic LAANC Authorization
$0
Manual Airspace Authorization
$300 – $500
Part 107 Waiver
$500 – $1,000+
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Additional Expenses
Costs billed to client
🚗 Travel
Mileage (drive to location)
Round-Trip Miles
Rate / Mile
$
Mileage Total
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Flights
Flight Cost
$
Hotel
Nights
Cost per Night
$
Car Rental
Days
Daily Rate
$
👷 Contractors / Crew
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📋 Miscellaneous Expenses
Music Licensing
License Cost
$
Permits
Permit Cost
$
Gear / Equipment Rental
Rental Cost
$
+ Add Custom Expense
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Quote Summary
Total Bill to Client
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🎬 Shooting
$0
✂️ Editing
$0
🛡️ Airspace Auth
$0
💼 Expenses
$0
💰 Your Profit
$0
Profit Margin
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Expense Breakdown
Mileage
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Flights
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Hotel
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Car Rental
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Contractors
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Misc
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Your Information
Your Name
Business Name
Email
Phone
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Client Information
Client Name
Client Company
Client Email
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Project Details
Project / Job Name
Shoot Date(s)
Quote Number
Quote Valid Until
Notes / Terms
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