Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One low fee for everyone. No subscriptions, no hidden charges, no surprises — just 5% when a job is completed.

Platform fee

5%

Charged to both clients and pilots on completed jobs only

Clients

You pay 5% on top of the pilot's quoted price

Pilots

5% is deducted from your payout after job approval

For Clients

Post jobs, pay only when you hire

Posting a job is completely free. You only pay when you select a pilot and approve their work.

01

Post for free

Describe your project, set your budget, and post your job at zero cost.

02

Receive bids

Licensed pilots in your area submit competitive bids. Review profiles, portfolios, and ratings.

03

Hire & fund escrow

Select your pilot and fund the escrow. Your money is held securely — not released until you approve.

04

Approve & pay 5%

Once you approve the deliverables, the pilot is paid and a 5% fee is added to your total.

Example: $500 job

Pilot's quoted price$500
Platform fee (5%)+ $25
Total you pay$525
For Pilots

Win jobs, keep 95% of every payout

No monthly fees, no bidding credits, no pay-to-play. Just complete jobs and keep nearly everything you earn.

01

Join free

Create your profile, upload your FAA certificate and insurance, and start bidding immediately.

02

Bid on jobs

Submit bids on local jobs that match your services. No bidding fees or credits required.

03

Complete the work

Fly the job, deliver your footage or data through the platform for client review.

04

Get paid, minus 5%

Client approves, escrow releases. You receive your payout with just 5% deducted — that's it.

Example: $500 job

Your quoted price$500
Platform fee (5%)− $25
Your payout$475
How We Compare

The fairest fee in the industry

Feature
Droners.us
Competitor A
Competitor B
Platform fee
5%
15%
20%
Signup cost
Free
Free
Free
Monthly subscription
None
$29/mo
$49/mo
Secure escrow payments
FAA verification
Dispute resolution
Insurance verification

Competitor data based on publicly available pricing as of 2026. Subject to change.

Secure Escrow

Funds held safely until you approve deliverables. You never pay until satisfied.

FAA Verified Pilots

Every pilot's Part 107 certificate and insurance is verified before they can accept jobs.

No Hidden Fees

No subscriptions, no listing fees, no bidding credits. Just 5% on completed jobs.

FAQ

Common pricing questions

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