Hire a Drone Operator in Jacksonville
To hire a drone operator in Jacksonville, compare the 20 Northeast Florida drone pilots and aerial video companies below and contact them straight from their ProductionHelp profiles. 11 shoot aerial video and photos for brands, events and productions, 4 focus on real estate, and 5 handle mapping, LiDAR, thermal or construction work. There is no booking fee. None of these pilots list prices, so the quickest way to compare is to request two or three quotes.
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- Drone operators on this page: 20 (11 aerial video and photo, 4 real estate, 5 mapping and technical)
- Where they fly: Jacksonville, the Beaches, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Fernandina and the rest of Northeast Florida
- Typical jobs: commercial and brand aerials, events and weddings, real estate tours, construction progress, mapping, LiDAR and thermal imaging
- Pilot license: FAA Part 107 is required for paid drone work
- Controlled airspace: JAX International (Class C), NAS Jacksonville, Craig and Mayport (Class D) need FAA authorization
- Day rates: not listed by any pilot, request quotes
- Last updated: October 2026
Jacksonville drone pilots and drone companies
These operators are listed on ProductionHelp under Drone / Aerial DP with a Jacksonville area base. They suit commercials, brand films, events and productions that need aerial shots of the St. Johns River, the bridges, the Beaches or a venue. Each summary comes from the operator’s own profile.
Taylorvisions
Full-service production house whose FAA Part 107 certified pilots fly for corporate and commercial clients, film and TV, real estate, construction, government agencies, law enforcement and agriculture. The gear list includes a DJI Matrice 300 RTK with a Zenmuse H20T multi-sensor camera, thermal and LiDAR imaging, plus ground cameras, lighting, audio and editing.
Flying Ostrich Media, Inc.
Commercial video production studio that also offers audiovisual services, useful when the aerial shots are part of a larger shoot. Its camera list covers Sony FX and Alpha, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema and Canon Cinema bodies with 4K recording.
NetFlare Drone Photography & Videography
Veteran-owned drone team that shoots aerial and ground footage for business commercials, property overviews and home tours, then handles post-production. It covers the Southeast, from Florida to Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, the Carolinas and Tennessee.
Hummingbird Drones Production
Veteran-owned, registered and licensed drone company offering aerial video and photography with FAA Part 107 certified pilots.
Game Of Drones
Run by Chris Allen, an active duty U.S. Navy Senior Chief and FAA certified remote pilot with a master’s degree in unmanned systems from Embry-Riddle. His background includes drone delivery development at Amazon Prime Air and quality assurance on the Navy’s Fire Scout unmanned helicopters.
Drone Guy Jax
Owner-operator with a Part 107 commercial license who flies aerial photography for real estate, events and promotions, and handles each project from flight through post-production. Free quotes on request.
Northeast Florida Drones
Local drone company offering professional drone services alongside photography and video for Northeast Florida clients.
Logical Drone Solutions, LLC
Describes itself as North Florida’s aerial media provider, focused on eye-catching aerial content made for social media.
Ketterman Photography
Ryan Ketterman is a commercial photographer and FAA-licensed drone pilot who shoots industrial and corporate advertising work in a colorful, high-energy style with a small team.
Marcelo Murillo Photography LLC
Published photographer shooting professionally since 2013 across sports, motorsports, automotive, events and commercial work. FAA Part 107 certified, licensed and insured, with clients such as Hagerty, JAXPORT, Bring a Trailer, IKEA USA and RM Sotheby’s.
AWV Production LLC
Video and photo company known for wedding films and home movie restoration that also flies drone video for weddings, parties, real estate projects and holidays.
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Real estate drone photography and video in Jacksonville
Agents, builders and short-term rental hosts usually want a fast turnaround on aerial stills, a short listing video and sometimes a 3D tour. These operators focus on that work.
Lens2Listing by Brice Mack
Founded by Brice Mack, a U.S. Air Force veteran. The small team shoots luxury real estate photography, listing videos and 3D tours for agents, with next-morning delivery.
Adam Price Photography, LLC
Real estate photographer since 2015 offering photo, video, drone, floor plans and 3D tours for agents, builders and short-term rental hosts in Jacksonville, Fernandina, St. Johns, Middleburg, St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra.
Osprey Drone Services
Drone operator providing aerial photography and video for real estate listings and events.
Home Point Drone Photography/Videography
Drone photography service covering real estate, industrial and commercial jobs, plus 3D mapping and inspection work.
Drone mapping, LiDAR, thermal and construction aerials
Need measurements, models or progress records rather than a marketing film? These operators fly survey-grade, thermal or construction jobs around Northeast Florida.
Wavepilot Aerial
Flies airplanes, drones and helicopters for aerial photos, video and maps for construction, real estate and marketing, and specializes in aerial LiDAR with GIS analysis. Clients listed include FedEx, The Weather Channel, Parsons, Newmark and Carvana.
Dragon's Eye View Drone Services LLC
Veteran-owned drone company offering 2D mapping and orthomosaics, 3D modeling and aerial photography and video, with a focus on real estate marketing.
OZ Technical Drone
High-precision drone mapping, thermal imaging, LiDAR scanning, 3D modeling and digital twin work for construction projects.
Aerial Drone Services
FAA Part 107 certified remote pilot shooting aerial photos and construction progress reports for homes, commercial buildings and properties, with an online order form.
Quick Drone Services
FAA-licensed pilots fly thermal camera drones with live video feeds to search large areas, mainly for lost pets and livestock.
What drone operators charge in Jacksonville
| What you are booking | Jacksonville rate |
|---|---|
| Aerial video for a commercial or brand shoot | Not listed, request quotes |
| Real estate drone photos and listing video | Not listed, request quotes |
| Event or wedding drone coverage | Not listed, request quotes |
| Construction progress flights | Not listed, request quotes |
| Mapping, LiDAR or thermal survey | Not listed, request quotes |
We leave these blank on purpose. No Jacksonville drone profile above lists a price, and we only publish rates we can check. For how crew quotes are usually built, see what a video production crew costs and how to write a video production scope of work.
How to hire a drone pilot in Jacksonville in four steps
Describe the flight. Note the date, the locations, what you need to see from the air, whether you want stills, video or both, and the delivery format. Our scope of work guide helps you put it on one page.
Check the airspace early. Much of Jacksonville sits under controlled airspace around JAX International, NAS Jacksonville, Jacksonville Executive at Craig and Naval Station Mayport. Ask your pilot to confirm the location in an FAA-approved app such as B4UFLY and request LAANC authorization if needed. Requests above the pre-approved altitudes need at least 72 hours.
Confirm license and insurance. Ask for the pilot’s FAA Part 107 certificate, drone registration and an insurance certificate. Paid drone work without Part 107 breaks FAA rules.
Get the city permit if you use public property. Apply through the FilmJax permits page at least ten business days ahead, with the City’s insurance wording on your certificate. Florida law also limits drone flights over critical infrastructure such as power plants, ports and prisons, so tell your pilot if your location is near one.
Not sure what else your shoot needs? Read how to hire film and video production pros or what to expect when hiring an event video team.
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Need a full ground team as well as aerials? Our Jacksonville camera crew page lists local production companies and camera operators.
Jacksonville drone operator FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a drone operator in Jacksonville?
None of the Jacksonville drone pilots on this page post prices on ProductionHelp, so we don’t quote a number. Drone quotes usually depend on flight time, how many locations you need, whether you want photos, video or both, editing, and any airspace paperwork near the airports or naval stations. Send the same short brief to two or three pilots and compare what each quote includes.
Does a drone pilot need a license to film in Jacksonville?
Yes. Anyone flying a drone for paid work must hold an FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate and register the drone. Several pilots on this page, including Taylorvisions, Game Of Drones, Drone Guy Jax, Marcelo Murillo Photography and Aerial Drone Services, say on their profiles that they are Part 107 certified. Ask any pilot for their certificate number and proof of insurance before you book.
Can drones fly near Jacksonville International, NAS Jacksonville or Mayport?
Only with FAA permission. Jacksonville International sits in Class C airspace, and NAS Jacksonville, Jacksonville Executive at Craig and Naval Station Mayport have Class D airspace. Part 107 pilots request authorization through the FAA’s LAANC system, which often answers in near real time at pre-approved altitudes, while flights above those altitudes need a request at least 72 hours ahead. A local pilot will know which neighborhoods need this step.
Do I need a film permit for drone footage in Jacksonville?
If your shoot uses public property, yes. The City of Jacksonville Film and Television Office (FilmJax) issues the permit for free, but it needs your application at least ten business days ahead, plus a certificate of insurance with at least $1 million in liability coverage and $100,000 in workers’ compensation (or an exemption letter for companies with fewer than four employees). Its drone guidance points pilots to the FAA’s Part 107 rules.
Can I hire a drone operator who also films on the ground?
Yes. Taylorvisions, Flying Ostrich Media, NetFlare and Ketterman Photography list both aerial and ground cameras, which saves you booking two vendors. If you need a full ground crew too, see our Jacksonville camera crew page.
Who does drone mapping, thermal or LiDAR work in Jacksonville?
Wavepilot Aerial, OZ Technical Drone and Dragon’s Eye View Drone Services list mapping, 3D models or LiDAR. Taylorvisions lists thermal and LiDAR imaging, and Quick Drone Services flies thermal drones for search work.
How do I list my Jacksonville drone business on ProductionHelp?
Listings are free. Use the submit form, choose the Drone / Aerial DP category, add your city, your reel and your Part 107 details, and producers searching for Jacksonville aerial work can find you.
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Last updated October 2026.