Construction Drone Pilots in Tampa Bay
Site documentation on a schedule — monthly progress sets, stockpile volumes, as-built context and marketing flythroughs. Recurring work is welcome: say how often you need the site flown and pilots price the run, not just one visit.
5 pilots offering construction work cover Tampa Bay
No account needed to see quotes come in. You are never obliged to hire.
Hiring in Tampa Bay
Describe it once. Pilots come to you.
- 1Post the briefWhat needs flying, roughly where in Tampa Bay, and when. Takes a couple of minutes.
- 2Pilots quote youIt goes on the public job board every pilot can see, and the ones whose service area and job types match are emailed the moment you post.
- 3You pick oneCompare quotes, message anyone with follow-up questions, hire whoever fits. You pay the pilot directly.
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How much does construction drone work 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 quote you accept is the price you pay.
- Typical day rate
- $200–$400
- Median day rate
- $300
- Typical hourly
- $20–$95
- SkyLog's cut
- $0
across 3 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 Tampa Bay, and recalculated as pilots join and update their profiles. Rates are what a pilot charges for a day of flying, not a quote for your job — post the job to get those.
Drone work available in Tampa Bay
What the 7 pilots covering this metro list on their profiles. Open a service to see the pilots who offer it.
- 6 pilots
Real estate
Elevated exteriors, lot and boundary context, twilight shots and property tours for listings.
Real estate pilots in Tampa Bay → - 5 pilots
Inspection
Roofs, facades, towers, solar arrays and industrial plant — close-range, without scaffolding or a lift.
Inspection pilots in Tampa Bay → - 5 pilots
Events
Festivals, sports, races and openings. Dates are fixed and airspace matters — post early.
Events pilots in Tampa Bay →
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.
The 5 construction 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- 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
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Construction drone work 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 $95. 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 7 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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