How It Works
Three simple steps to get accurate calculations
Select Service Type
Choose from photography, videography, mapping, inspection, or custom services.
Calculate Costs
Input equipment depreciation, travel time, editing hours, and operational expenses.
Set Profit Margins
Define your desired profit percentage and hourly value.
Generate Pricing
Get recommended rates for different service packages and client types.
Service Parameters
Enter your business goals and costs to calculate optimal drone service pricing.
Share Your Scenario
Copy link with your current inputs
Your desired hourly rate for your time and expertise
Time spent processing footage, creating deliverables
Actual flight time including setup and breakdown
Gas, vehicle wear, travel time compensation
Insurance, equipment maintenance, software subscriptions
Realistic number of jobs you can book monthly
Additional markup above costs for profit and growth
Drone pricing calculation
Recommended Price
Optimal price per service to meet your profit goals
Profit per Job
Net profit after all costs per job
Break-even Price
Minimum price needed to cover all costs
Monthly Revenue Potential
Projected monthly income at target job volume
Cost Breakdown
Package Tiers
Pricing Strategy
Your recommended price of $525.00 reflects a 16.7% profit margin and should position you competitively in the drone services market.
Effective Hourly Rate
Your effective hourly rate of $175.00 accounts for all job time including flight and editing work.
Monthly Revenue Potential
Based on your target of jobs per month, you could generate $4,200.00 in monthly revenue with $87.50 profit per job.
Low Labor Percentage
Labor represents only 42.9% of your pricing. Consider optimizing overhead costs or increasing your hourly rate to improve profitability.
Frequently Asked Questions
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