Drone Pilots in Washington DC
7 pilots cover Washington DC
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Rates in Washington DC
How much does a drone pilot cost in Washington DC?
Among the 4 pilots covering Washington DC who publish a day rate, most sit between $250 and $800 per day, with a median of $400. 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
- $250–$800
- Median day rate
- $400
- Typical hourly
- $80–$757
- SkyLog's cut
- $0
across 4 pilots
the middle of the range
across 4 pilots
no commission, either side
Computed from the published rates of pilots whose stated service area reaches Washington DC, 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 Washington DC
What Washington DC pilots are hired for
What the 7 pilots covering this metro list on their profiles. Open a service to see who offers it.
Pilots covering Washington DC
The 7 pilots covering Washington DC
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.
- CD
courtenay dean Wallace
Highland, Maryland · travels up to 50 mi
Part 1071 sampleReal estateInspectionMapping / surveyRate on requestView profile → 
Christopher Schroeder
Glen Burnie, Maryland · travels up to 100 mi
Part 107Real estateWeddingEventDay rate$600View profile →- NB
Nathan Behrmann
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia · travels up to 250 mi
Part 107Real estateInspectionMapping / surveyDay rate$400View profile → - DW
David Watson
Baltimore, Maryland · travels up to 62 mi
Part 107Real estateWeddingEventDay rate$250View profile → 
Travis Miller
Lutherville Timonium, Maryland · travels up to 50 mi
Part 107Real estateWeddingEventDay rate$800View profile →- KM
Kenny McSwain
Prince George's County, Maryland · travels up to 100 mi
Part 107Real estateWeddingEventRate on requestView profile → 
Luke Harrison
Leesburg, Virginia · travels up to 62 mi
Part 107Real estateWeddingEventRate on requestView profile →
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Hiring a drone pilot in Washington DC
How much does a drone pilot cost in Washington DC?
Among the 4 pilots covering Washington DC who publish a day rate, most sit between $250 and $800 per day, with a median of $400. Hourly rates run $80 to $757. 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 Washington DC?
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Which parts of Washington DC do these pilots cover?
The 7 pilots on this page state a service area within 75 miles of Washington DC, which covers Washington, Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, Silver Spring and Manassas. 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 District of Columbia?
Yes. Any drone flight for commercial purposes in the US requires the pilot to hold an FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate, and District of Columbia 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.
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