Film & TV Drone Operators in Raleigh–Durham

Aerial cinematography for productions, commercials, music videos and documentary work. Post the shoot dates, the look you are after and any waiver requirements, and operators come back with a reel and a day rate.

3 pilots offering film & tv work cover Raleigh–Durham

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Hiring in Raleigh–Durham

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    Post the briefWhat needs flying, roughly where in Raleigh–Durham, and when. Takes a couple of minutes.
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    Pilots 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.
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    You pick oneCompare quotes, message anyone with follow-up questions, hire whoever fits. You pay the pilot directly.
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How much does film & tv drone work cost in Raleigh–Durham?

Among the 3 pilots covering Raleigh–Durham who publish a day rate, most sit between $450 and $1,600 per day, with a median of $1,000. 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

across 3 pilots

Median day rate
$1,000

the middle of the range

Typical hourly
$60–$200

across 3 pilots

SkyLog's cut
$0

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.

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 3 film & tv 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.

Film & TV drone work in Raleigh–Durham

How much does a drone pilot cost in Raleigh–Durham?

Among the 3 pilots covering Raleigh–Durham who publish a day rate, most sit between $450 and $1,600 per day, with a median of $1,000. 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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