How Much Does Drone Filming Cost in Hertfordshire?

Professional drone filming with S-Works Studio starts from £500 plus VAT. The exact price depends on where you want to fly, because some locations need more checks and approvals than others.

We're based in Hitchin and fly across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridge and London. Here's what you're paying for and how drone footage fits into a wider video budget.

What's included from £500

• A fully insured drone pilot

• Flight checks for your location

• Flight approval where it's needed

• RAMS (risk assessment and method statement), which many venues and sites ask for

• Price confirmed once we know your location

Why location changes the price

An open field in rural Hertfordshire is simple to plan. A busy town centre, a site near an airport or anywhere in central London takes more preparation and paperwork. The more checks and approvals a location needs, the more time it takes, and that's reflected in the price.

Tell us where you want to film and we'll confirm what's needed before you book.

Drone footage as part of a bigger video

Most clients add drone footage to a promo, corporate or event film rather than booking it alone. In that case it's added on top of the usual day rates (plus VAT):

• Pre-production and planning: £400 per day

• Filming, one camera operator with kit: £750 per day

• Editing: £450 per day

• Drone filming: from £500

For example, a promo film with one day each of planning, filming and editing, plus drone footage, starts from £2,100 plus VAT. Most of our full projects come in between £3,000 and £4,000.

Is drone footage worth it?

Aerial shots are one of the quickest ways to make a video feel bigger. They work especially well for:

• Venues, hotels and estates

• Construction and property projects

• Outdoor events

• Opening shots that show where your business is

See more on our drone filming page.

Price your own video

Use our price calculator to add drone footage to your project and see an estimate in seconds. Send it to us on WhatsApp or email, and we'll check your location and confirm an exact quote.