Drone Pilots in Raleigh–Durham
Licensed drone pilots and drone companies covering Raleigh–Durham, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Cary. Post what you need — an aerial shoot, a roof or tower inspection, a site survey, a mapping run — and pilots come back to you with quotes. Posting is free, there is no commission, and you are never obliged to hire.
5 pilots cover Raleigh–Durham
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Hiring in Raleigh–Durham
Describe it once. Pilots come to you.
- 1Post the briefWhat needs flying, roughly where in Raleigh–Durham, 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 a drone pilot cost in Raleigh–Durham?
Among the 4 pilots covering Raleigh–Durham who publish a day rate, most sit between $450 and $1,600 per day, with a median of $875. 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
- $450–$1,600
- Median day rate
- $875
- Typical hourly
- $60–$200
- 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 Raleigh–Durham, 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 Raleigh–Durham
What the 5 pilots covering this metro list on their profiles. Open a service to see the pilots who offer it.
- 5 pilots
Real estate
Elevated exteriors, lot and boundary context, twilight shots and property tours for listings.
Real estate pilots in Raleigh–Durham → - 5 pilots
Inspection
Roofs, facades, towers, solar arrays and industrial plant — close-range, without scaffolding or a lift.
Inspection pilots in Raleigh–Durham → - 4 pilots
Construction
Monthly progress sets, stockpile volumes and as-built context. Recurring runs are priced as a run.
Construction pilots in Raleigh–Durham → - 3 pilots
Mapping & survey
Orthomosaics, contour and topographic data, volumetrics, 3D models and GIS-ready exports.
Mapping & survey pilots in Raleigh–Durham → - 3 pilots
Events
Festivals, sports, races and openings. Dates are fixed and airspace matters — post early.
Events pilots in Raleigh–Durham → - 3 pilots
Wedding
Venue, ceremony and party coverage, cut in with whatever your ground videographer shoots.
Wedding pilots in Raleigh–Durham → - 3 pilots
Film & TV
Aerial cinematography for productions, commercials, music videos and documentary work.
Film & TV pilots in Raleigh–Durham →
Also offered by one or two pilots here, too few for their own page: Agriculture. Post the job and they will still see it.
The 5 pilots covering Raleigh–Durham
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.
Randall Blair
Benson, North Carolina · travels up to 62 mi
Part 1079 samplesReal estateMapping / surveyFilm / TVDay rate$1,600View profile
Nicholas Keith Davis
Albemarle, North Carolina · travels up to 155 mi
Part 1078 samplesReal estateInspectionConstructionDay rate$875View profile
Cedric Kyle Rogers
Greenville, North Carolina · travels up to 155 mi
Part 1074 samplesReal estateWeddingEventDay rate$1,000View profile
Jeff Weidner
Raleigh, North Carolina · travels up to 31 mi
Part 1076 samplesReal estateInspectionRate on requestView profile- JC
Justin Chandler
Greensboro, North Carolina · travels up to 155 mi
Part 107Real estateWeddingInspectionDay rate$450View profile
Drone jobs posted in North Carolina
Open work other clients have posted — a fair picture of what gets flown around Raleigh–Durham and what people budget for it.
Drone job in Marshall
5 of my goats have escaped in the Shelton laurel area and we cannot find them. Was curious if you offer search services. Thank you!
Drone job in Hampstead
You will be going to Harbor Village Marina: 504 Lakeview Dr., Hampstead, NC 28443
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Morning glory pigweed and weeds
Drone pilots in other North Carolina metros
Hiring a drone pilot in Raleigh–Durham
How much does a drone pilot cost in Raleigh–Durham?
Among the 4 pilots covering Raleigh–Durham who publish a day rate, most sit between $450 and $1,600 per day, with a median of $875. Hourly rates run $60 to $200. 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 Raleigh–Durham?
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 Raleigh–Durham do these pilots cover?
The 5 pilots on this page state a service area within 75 miles of Raleigh–Durham, which covers Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and Benson. 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 North Carolina?
Yes. Any drone flight for commercial purposes in the US requires the pilot to hold an FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate, and North Carolina 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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