Drone photography in San Diego

FAA Part 107 drone photography across San Diego County: 10–15 edited aerial photos plus a short aerial clip for $150 with any booked shoot. Standalone aerial sessions are $199 for 20–30 edited photos plus a short aerial clip. Flight plan and coverage are confirmed before booking, subject to airspace access and safe flying conditions.

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Aerial coverage

Aerial photographs can show the site, lot, street, roof and surrounding area.

The flight plan can include grounds, roof and site context where permitted.

Aerial coverage is planned around the property and agreed shot list, subject to airspace access and safe conditions.

FAA Part 107 licensed remote pilot

Kanyon holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Airspace access, required authorizations and conditions are reviewed before the flight.

Airspace varies across San Diego County. The flight location is checked for controlled airspace and restrictions, with required authorizations confirmed before the shoot.

Every flight is planned against current airspace, checked for temporary restrictions, and authorized where authorization is required.

Three kinds of work

Real estate and luxury listings

Establishing shots, lot and boundary context, roof and grounds coverage, and elevated twilight frames. Added to a listing shoot for $150, flown on the same visit so there is no second appointment.

Real estate photography →

Construction and development progress

Repeatable monthly aerials flown from the same positions and altitudes, so the sequence reads as one continuous record. Useful for investor updates, permitting files, marketing, and dispute documentation.

Progress documentation →

Hospitality, resorts and short-term rentals

Aerial coverage can show the property, grounds and surrounding area, subject to airspace access and safe conditions.

Airbnb photography →

What it costs

Published rates for add-on and standalone drone coverage.

$150 — added to any booked shoot

10–15 edited aerial photos plus a short aerial video clip, flown on the same visit as your booked shoot. Flight plan and coverage confirmed before booking, subject to safe flying conditions.

$199 — aerial only

20–30 edited aerial photos plus a short aerial video clip, with a dedicated flight and airspace authorization where required. Flight plan and coverage agreed before booking; subject to safe flying conditions.

Recurring construction documentation is quoted flat per month against the visit schedule. Sites inside controlled airspace are quoted the same — clearance is part of the job, not a surcharge.

Common questions about drone photography in San Diego

How much does drone photography cost in San Diego?

Drone add-ons include 10–15 edited aerial photos and a short aerial clip: $150 with any booked shoot. Standalone aerial sessions are $199 for 20–30 edited photos plus a short aerial clip. Flight plan, airspace access and safe conditions determine coverage. Recurring construction documentation is quoted separately.

Do you need a license to fly a drone commercially?

Yes. Any drone flight conducted for commercial purposes in the United States requires an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate under Part 107. Recreational rules do not apply to paid work, including photography sold or used to market a business or property.

Can you fly near San Diego International Airport or Miramar?

In many cases, yes — with prior authorization. Much of San Diego County sits in controlled airspace around SAN, MCAS Miramar, North Island, Montgomery Field, and Gillespie. Flights in those areas require FAA authorization, which is requested and confirmed before the shoot date rather than on it.

How long does an aerial shoot take?

Most residential and small commercial sites are covered in 30 to 45 minutes on site. Larger properties, twilight timing, or multi-angle construction coverage take longer and are quoted accordingly.

What do I actually receive?

Edited aerial stills sized for web and print, plus short-form aerial video suitable for listings and social. Photography is delivered on the agreed timeline through an online gallery; video follows the agreed project timeline. Next-day delivery may be available by prior arrangement; any rush fee and deadline are agreed before booking.

Do you shoot aerials outside San Diego?

Yes — across San Diego County including Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar, Solana Beach, La Jolla, Coronado, Oceanside, and inland North County. Travel beyond the county is quoted per project.

Request a quote

$150 added to any booked shoot, $199 standalone. Flown under an FAA Part 107 license. Tell me the site and a quote comes back within 24 hours.

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