If you are pricing out aerial photos for a listing, a roof, or a job site in the Kalamazoo area, you have probably seen quotes all over the map. Here is a straight answer on what drone photography costs in Kalamazoo and southwest Michigan, what drives the price up or down, and what our rates are.
What affects drone photography pricing
Five things decide what you pay:
- Stills vs. video. A set of aerial stills is the most affordable option. Adding video means more flight time and more editing, so a photo and video package costs more.
- Property size and complexity. A suburban home takes one short flight. Acreage, commercial sites, and multi-building properties take longer and deliver more images.
- Turnaround. Standard delivery is a few days. Need files tomorrow for a listing going live? Rush turnaround costs extra just like any rush service.
- Licensing and insurance. Commercial drone work legally requires an FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate. A licensed, insured pilot charges more than someone flying a hobby drone for cash, and the difference is your legal protection if anything goes wrong on your property.
- Travel. Most Kalamazoo-area pilots include nearby travel and charge beyond a set radius. We include travel within 30 miles of Kalamazoo.
Typical drone photography prices in Michigan
For residential real estate aerials in the Kalamazoo market, expect roughly $200 to $400 for a stills-only shoot, $400 to $700 when video is included, and $200 to $300 per visit for repeat documentation work like construction progress. Commercial and large-acreage projects are quoted per job.
Our pricing
Sanford Aerial Solutions keeps it simple with three services:
- Property Essentials, from $249: aerial stills for real estate listings and property marketing.
- Photo + Motion, from $449: aerial stills plus video, for listings, roofs, and showcase properties.
- Progress Visit, $225 per visit: scheduled aerial documentation for construction and roofing projects.
Every quote is itemized before you book, so you know exactly what is included. Travel within 30 miles of Kalamazoo is included.
Getting an accurate price
The fastest way to a firm number is to tell us the property address, what the photos are for, and when you need them. Most residential quotes come back same day. Contact us with those three details and we will reply with an itemized price.
Need aerial photos of your property?
Sanford Aerial Solutions is a Kalamazoo-based drone photography service run by an FAA Part 107 certified pilot. Call, text, or email and we will get your shoot scheduled.