Wellington Drone Photography & Aerial Video
Aerial photos and video of sites, buildings, events and properties, flown under CAA Part 101 rules.
Hey, I'm Andy. I shoot drone photography and aerial video around Wellington for construction sites, commercial property, outdoor events and real estate listings. Drone is a $150 add-on to a corporate booking, my real estate packages include drone shots from $390, and a standalone aerial shoot is quoted per location.
- Aerial photos & video
- $150 with a corporate shoot
- Flown under CAA Part 101
Compare every service on my photography price guide.
See the Whole Picture From Above
Photos and Video
Aerial stills and aerial footage, edited and delivered with the rest of your shoot.
Sites, Events and Property
Construction progress, commercial property, outdoor events and real estate listings across the Wellington region.
Planned Around the Rules
Airspace and access checked before the day, and the aerials rebooked if Wellington wind or rain grounds the drone.
Aerial Photography & Video in Wellington
A drone puts the camera where a photographer cannot stand: above a building, over a site or high above a crowd. I shoot aerial photos and aerial video around the Wellington region, often alongside ground-level photography so you get the whole story in one visit.
Aerials are delivered edited and colour-corrected with the rest of your images, ready for your website, reports, listings and social media.
Construction Progress & Site Photography
Construction, civil and infrastructure projects are hard to show from the ground. Drone photos show the footprint of the site, the progress of the build and how the project sits in its surroundings, for client updates, funders, tenders and your own records.
Pair the aerials with my commercial photography in Wellington for the people, machinery and detail shots on the ground.
Drone Coverage for Outdoor Events
Festivals, outdoor launches, sports days and community events look bigger from above. A few aerials show the size of the crowd, the layout of the site and the setting, and they make strong opening shots for a highlight video.
Add aerials to my event photography in Wellington or a video production. Under CAA Part 101 I can only fly over people who have agreed to it, so aerials usually cover the venue and the setting rather than the crowd. Tell me about the event early.
Real Estate Drone Photography
Buyers want to see the section, the roofline, the street and how close the property is to parks, schools and the harbour. Every one of my real estate photo packages includes drone shots: 2-3 with the 15 Photo Package ($390) and 2-5 with the 25 Photo Package ($490).
See my real estate photography in Wellington for listing videos and add-ons, or read my guide to real estate drone footage.
Drone Rules, Airspace & Wellington Weather
Every flight follows the Civil Aviation Authority rules for drones. Wellington Airport's controlled airspace covers much of the city, and some locations need permission from the landowner or the airport before a drone can fly, so I check the location first and tell you straight away if aerials are not possible there.
Wellington wind is the other factor. If it is too windy or wet to fly safely, we agree a time to come back for the aerials. I cover the Hutt Valley, Porirua, the Kapiti Coast and the Wairarapa as well as the city: see the areas I cover.
Drone Photography Pricing
Drone is a $150 add-on to a corporate photography booking and is included in my real estate photo packages. Standalone aerial work is quoted per location.
| Drone option | Price (NZD) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone aerial photo or video shootSites, buildings, construction progress and outdoor events | POA | Sites, buildings, construction progress and outdoor events |
| Drone add-on to a corporate bookingAerials added to a half-day ($1,700) or full-day corporate session | $150 | Aerials added to a half-day ($1,700) or full-day corporate session |
| Real estate 15 Photo Package15 edited photos, including 2-3 drone shots | $390 | 15 edited photos, including 2-3 drone shots |
| Real estate 25 Photo Package25 edited photos, including 2-5 drone shots | $490 | 25 edited photos, including 2-5 drone shots |
| Drone video in a video productionSites, buildings, construction progress and outdoor events | POA | Sites, buildings, construction progress and outdoor events |
Standalone aerial work is quoted per location, because airspace, access and the weather all change the job.
How a Drone Shoot Works
Four steps from your location to finished aerials.
- Step 1
Send the location
The address or site, what you want to show from the air, and whether you need photos, video or both. I’ll reply within 24 hours.
- Step 2
Airspace and access checked
I check the airspace rules and any permissions the location needs, and we agree the best time of day for the light.
- Step 3
Fly on the day
Wellington wind and rain decide when a drone can fly. If the weather is against us, we agree a time to come back for the aerials.
- Step 4
Aerials delivered
Edited aerial photos or footage are delivered with the rest of your shoot, ready for your website, listing, report or social media.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get a Drone Photography Quote
Send me the location and what you want to show from the air, and I’ll check the airspace and come back to you with a quote.
- Reply within 24 hours
- No-obligation quote
- Prefer to talk? Call 027 355 7582
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