Drone Pilots in Tampa Bay
10 pilots cover Tampa Bay
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Rates in Tampa Bay
How much does a drone pilot cost in Tampa Bay?
Among the 3 pilots covering Tampa Bay who publish a day rate, most sit between $200 and $400 per day, with a median of $300. 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
- $200–$400
- Median day rate
- $300
- Typical hourly
- $20–$150
- SkyLog's cut
- $0
across 3 pilots
the middle of the range
across 5 pilots
no commission, either side
Computed from the published rates of pilots whose stated service area reaches Tampa Bay, 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 Tampa Bay
What Tampa Bay pilots are hired for
What the 10 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. Post the job and they will still see it.
Pilots covering Tampa Bay
The 10 pilots covering Tampa Bay
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.
Captain Y-knot
Clearwater, Florida · travels up to 31 mi
Part 1076 samplesInspectionConstructionOtherRate on requestView profile →
Jeremy Quijano
Tampa, Florida · travels up to 31 mi
Part 1071 sampleReal estateEventInspectionDay rate$300View profile →
Gabriel Rivera
Tampa, Florida · travels up to 62 mi
Part 1074 samplesReal estateEventInspectionRate on requestView profile →
Justin Carroll
Tampa, Florida · travels up to 100 mi
Part 1073 samplesReal estateEventWeddingRate on requestView profile →- KC
Kelvin Cabell
Sarasota, Florida · travels up to 62 mi
Part 107Mapping / surveyConstructionReal estateDay rate$400View profile → - JR
Jeff Robinson
Tampa, Florida · travels up to 155 mi
Part 107Real estateInspectionConstructionDay rate$200View profile → - RP
Rudra Patel
Clearwater, Florida · travels up to 25 mi
Part 107Real estateInspectionConstructionRate on requestView profile → 
Zach Watson
Clearwater, Florida · travels up to 31 mi
Part 107EventFilm / TVReal estateRate on requestView profile →- GG
Garrett Garcia
Sebring, Florida · travels up to 250 mi
Part 107Real estateInspectionFilm / TVRate on requestView profile → - JR
Justin Roethke
Tampa, Florida · travels up to 50 mi
Part 107Real estateConstructionInspectionRate on requestView profile →
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Hiring a drone pilot in Tampa Bay
How much does a drone pilot cost in Tampa Bay?
Among the 3 pilots covering Tampa Bay who publish a day rate, most sit between $200 and $400 per day, with a median of $300. Hourly rates run $20 to $150. 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 Tampa Bay?
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 Tampa Bay do these pilots cover?
The 10 pilots on this page state a service area within 75 miles of Tampa Bay, which covers Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon and Largo. 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 Florida?
Yes. Any drone flight for commercial purposes in the US requires the pilot to hold an FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate, and Florida 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?
Nothing. Posting a job and receiving quotes 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.
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