Drone Pilots in California
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Andy Jones
California, United States
FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot based in Southern California, specializing in construction documentation, infrastructure inspections, mapping, orthomosaics, and aerial imagery. With more than two decades of experience managing complex federal construction projects, I understand the importance of accuracy, safety, and delivering actionable data—not just photos. I operate professional DJI Enterprise aircraft, including the DJI Matrice 4E, DJI Matrice 4T, as well as the DJI Air 3S for high-resolution imaging and the DJI Neo 2 for specialized close-range operations. My services include construction progress documentation, roof and property inspections, land development, infrastructure photography, photogrammetry, mapping, and custom aerial imaging. I also conduct search operations for lost pets using aerial search techniques and thermal imaging. Every mission is conducted in compliance with FAA regulations, with careful mission planning, clear communication, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results on schedule. Whether you need a single inspection or recurring project documentation, my goal is to provide reliable aerial data you can confidently use to make decisions. For ground work, I use a Cannon EOS R50 for photography and video.
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Chandler Irwin
California, United States
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RDRichard Downey
California, United States
🚁 Aerial Imaging & Drone Services in El Dorado County Welcome! We provide professional drone-based aerial services throughout El Dorado County and the Placerville, California area, helping homeowners, property owners, businesses, and more see their properties from a whole new perspective. Our services include: 🏡 Home & property imagery 🚁 Property fly-overs 🎥 High-resolution aerial video 📸 High-resolution still photography 🌄 A variety of custom aerial imaging services tailored to your needs Whether you’re looking to showcase a home, document a property, capture stunning views, or simply get a unique perspective from above, we can help bring your vision to life. Serving El Dorado County and Placerville, California. 📩 Contact us to discuss your project and see what we can capture from the air!
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Brandon Kirk
California, United States
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Terry Singleton
California, United States
specializing in rapid-turnaround aerial solutions with my high-performance RX drone system. With extensive experience in the field, I provide premium high-resolution aerial photography, 4K videography, and precise data mapping tailored for real estate, construction monitoring, and industrial inspections.My entire operation is optimized for speed, precision, and client satisfaction. I know that in fast-paced industries, delayed media means missed opportunities. That is why I guarantee a strict 72-hour turnaround time from the completion of the flight to the delivery of your fully edited, high-definition digital assets.Equipped with cutting-edge RX drone technology, I deliver stable, flawless visuals even in challenging environments, always maintaining the highest safety and regulatory standards. Whether you need striking promotional footage or critical site data, you can count on elite professional quality delivered exactly on schedule.
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Sage Rockcastle
California, United States
experienced in real estate photography and videos, I have all the gear needed.
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Mario Luk Martinez
California, United States
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Hiring in California
Three steps, and the first one is free
Say what and where
Pick the job type and where in California. Two minutes, and anything a pilot should know.
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Every pilot on SkyLog can see your post, and the ones who cover the area get an email the moment you post.
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What it costs to hire a drone pilot in California
There is no single rate. A short real-estate shoot, a single roof, and a multi-day mapping run are three different jobs with three different prices, and pilots price on flight time, travel, how much editing you want and what deliverables you need back.
The practical way to find the number is to post the job with a budget range you are comfortable with — pilots either work inside it or tell you why the work costs more. Posting costs nothing and you are free to walk away from every price you get.
What to put in your brief
The prices you get back are only as accurate as the brief you write. Four things do most of the work:
- The site — what it is and roughly where.
- The deliverable — stills, video, a report, a map file, and in which format.
- The date — when you need it back.
- Anything that constrains the flight — a controlled-airspace address near an airport, a site that needs a permit, a tenant who has to be told first.
Pilots in California will tell you up front if a site needs an FAA authorisation and how long that usually takes.
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Hiring a drone pilot in California
How do I hire a drone pilot in California?
Post the job on SkyLog with what you need flown, roughly where, and when. It goes on the public job board every pilot can see, and pilots whose service area and job types match are emailed about it. They send you a price; you pick one. Posting is free and you are not obliged to hire anyone.
What does it cost to post a job?
Nothing. Posting a job and hearing back from pilots is free, and SkyLog takes no commission and adds no markup — you pay the pilot you hire, at the price the two of you agree.
Are these pilots licensed to fly commercially in California?
Commercial drone work in the US requires an FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate. Pilots list their certifications on their SkyLog profile, and you can ask any pilot for their certificate number before you hire — as with any contractor, verifying credentials is worth doing yourself.
How soon will I hear back?
It depends on how many pilots cover your area and how specific the job is. There is no guaranteed turnaround — replies arrive in your account as pilots send them, and you can message any pilot with follow-up questions before deciding.
What kind of drone work can I post?
Aerial photography and video, real estate shoots, roof and asset inspections, construction progress, mapping and survey work, events, weddings, film and TV, and agricultural work. If it does not fit a category, post it as other work and describe it.
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