Drone Cinematography Cost Calculator
Estimate total cost for aerial filming jobs including pilot, crew, equipment rental, batteries, permits, insurance, and post-production editing.
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Grand total ($)
$2,300.00
Crew costs ($)$1,100.00
Equipment costs ($)$250.00
Insurance & permits ($)$150.00
Post-production ($)$800.00
Cost per shoot hour ($)$575.00
Cost per flight minute ($)$23.96
Est. flight minutes96
Batteries needed8
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter total shoot days, hours per day, and pilot day rate ($).
- Set visual observer day rate, total crew size, and drone rental cost per day.
- Include insurance, location permits, and any post-production requirements.
- Review grand total, crew cost, equipment cost, overhead, and post-production cost breakdown.
- Compare total cost to client budget before committing — adjust crew size or shoot days to fit.
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