Drone Pilots in Inland Empire
4 pilots cover Inland Empire
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Rates in Inland Empire
How much does a drone pilot cost in Inland Empire?
Among the 4 pilots covering Inland Empire who publish a day rate, most sit between $300 and $1,500 per day, with a median of $600. What you actually pay depends on the deliverable — a single listing shoot sits at the bottom of that range, a mapping run with GIS exports at the top. SkyLog takes no commission on either: the price you accept is the price you pay.
- Typical day rate
- $300–$1,500
- Median day rate
- $600
- Typical hourly
- $120–$250
- SkyLog's cut
- $0
across 4 pilots
the middle of the range
across 3 pilots
no commission, either side
Computed from the published rates of pilots whose stated service area reaches Inland Empire, and recalculated as pilots join and update their profiles. Rates are what a pilot charges for a day of flying, not a price for your job — post the job to get one.
Drone services in Inland Empire
What Inland Empire pilots are hired for
What the 4 pilots covering this metro list on their profiles. Open a service to see who offers it.
Also offered by one or two pilots here, too few for their own page: Mapping & survey, Wedding, Film & TV, Agriculture. Post the job and they will still see it.
Pilots covering Inland Empire
The 4 pilots covering Inland Empire
Ranked by the evidence you can act on — published work samples first, then a stated day rate. Open any profile for credentials, kit, service area and sample work before you post.
- CI
Chandler Irwin
Palm Springs, California · travels up to 62 mi
Part 1074 samplesInspectionReal estateWeddingDay rate$600View profile → - AG
Andrew Goldfarb
Encino, California · travels up to 250 mi
Part 107Real estateInspectionFilm / TVDay rate$1,400View profile → - DP
Darren Perkins
Los Angeles, California · travels up to 311 mi
Part 107Film / TVConstructionMapping / surveyDay rate$1,500View profile → 
Mario Luk Martinez
Eastvale, California · travels up to 31 mi
Part 107Real estateConstructionDay rate$300View profile →
Recently posted in California
Drone jobs posted in California
Open work other clients have posted — a fair picture of what gets flown around Inland Empire and what people budget for it.
Drone job in Trabuco Canyon 92679
We are looking to get a better visual of our slopes for fire mitigation
Real estate photos of roof
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Quick shot of paddle out for friends memorial
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Hiring a drone pilot in Inland Empire
How much does a drone pilot cost in Inland Empire?
Among the 4 pilots covering Inland Empire who publish a day rate, most sit between $300 and $1,500 per day, with a median of $600. Hourly rates run $120 to $250. What you pay depends on the deliverable — a single listing shoot sits at the bottom of that range, a mapping run with GIS exports at the top. SkyLog takes no commission, so the quote you accept is the price you pay.
How do I hire a drone pilot in Inland Empire?
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 quotes; you pick one. Posting is free and you are not obliged to hire anyone.
Which parts of Inland Empire do these pilots cover?
The 4 pilots on this page state a service area within 75 miles of Inland Empire, which covers Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, Temecula and Palm Springs. Each profile shows that pilot's own base and travel radius, so you can check yours is inside it before you post.
Do I need a Part 107 pilot in California?
Yes. Any drone flight for commercial purposes in the US requires the pilot to hold an FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate, and California adds no separate state licence. 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.
What does it cost to post a job or get quotes?
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