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  • Industry Type
    Certain industries, such as real estate, may pay less per project compared to others like construction or agriculture. Specialized services like thermal imaging or mapping command higher rates.

  • Using drones with expensive cameras, thermal imaging, or LiDAR, are more costly.

  • Travel, setup, drone operations, and post-processing.

  • Differences in equipment, time and expertise vary between raw footage, edited videos, orthomosaic maps, and data reports for example.

  • Accessibility: Hard-to-reach areas may incur additional charges.

  • Certifications (e.g., FAA Part 107, thermal imaging, GIS).

Factors to Consider in Pricing:

Pricing Guidelines:

    • Crop Mapping / Analysis

    • $500-$1,000

    • Progress Monitoring

    • $250 - $500

    • Event Photography / Videography

    • $500 - $1,500 / Event

    • 3D Mapping / Orthomosaics

    • $1000 - $3,000 / project

    • Aeriel footage for ads

    • $250 - $700 / hour

    • Photos/Videos (5-10 min)

    • $150 - $400 per property

  • Pricing

    Per Acre

    $150–$400 per acre, depending on the level of detail and technology used.

    Per Megawatt (MW)

    $200–$500 per MW for utility-scale solar farms.

    Flat Fee for Residential Systems

    $250–$500 for small-scale residential inspections, covering data collection, analysis, and reporting.

    Subscription Plans

    For recurring inspections (e.g., annual or semi-annual), discounts may apply.

    Factors Influencing Cost:

    Array Size: Larger installations require more time and data processing.

    Accessibility: Hard-to-reach areas may incur additional charges.

    Report Requirements: Custom reports with advanced analytics may cost extra.

    Equipment Used: High-end thermal cameras or drones may increase pricing.

3D Models and Digital Twins

Using drones with advanced software to create 3D digital twins is a powerful and increasingly common application in industries like construction, real estate, agriculture, and emergency response.