Aerial filming rates in Almaty & Kazakhstan
Prices per 10-hour shift with a pilot. A call-out of up to 3 hours is half a shift. We send an exact quote after the brief.
In short
A 10-hour shift with Aerocam costs from $400 (FPV) to $1,000 (Inspire 3 with Zenmuse X9). Call-outs up to 3 hours are 50% of the shift, from $200. Overtime is +10% per hour; 3 or more consecutive shifts get a discount by agreement. Payment by bank transfer or cash. The Inspire 2 lighting drone with a 200 W LED light is $400 per shift, with the same terms as Inspire 2.
Shifts & rates
Prices per 10-hour shift. We'll send an exact quote after the brief — it depends on days, location and crew size.
- Shift
- 10 hours
- Call-out up to 3 hours
- 50% of the shift
- Overtime
- +10% per hour
- Standby or full-day relocation
- 50% of the shift
- 3+ consecutive shifts
- discount by agreement
- Payment
- bank transfer or cash
- DJI Inspire 3 + Zenmuse X9DJI lens kit · 8K full-frame$1,000
- DJI Inspire 2 + Zenmuse X7DJI lens kit · 6K RAW$650
- DJI Mavic 4 ProHasselblad 100 MP · run-and-gun, quick call-outs$450
- FPV drones with Osmo ActionDynamics, chases, interiors$400
- Lighting drone based on Inspire 2200 W LED · cars, actors, shaping shadows$400
- 4x4 with drone charging$0.4/km
FAQ
What does the lighting drone do and how much is a shift?
It is a DJI Inspire 2 with an attached 200 W LED light, used to shape shadows and light moving cars or actors. A 10-hour shift is $400. Terms are the same as Inspire 2: call-outs up to 3 hours are $200, overtime is +10% per hour, standby or full-day relocation is 50% of the shift, and 3 or more consecutive shifts get a discount by agreement. Payment by bank transfer or cash.
How much is a 1-2 hour drone shoot?
A call-out of up to 3 hours is 50% of the shift: FPV $200, Mavic 4 Pro $225, Inspire 2 $325, Inspire 3 $500. There are no other hourly rates. Lighting drone call-outs up to 3 hours are $200.
What does a shift include?
A drone with a pilot and a backup drone on set. On Inspire 3 and Inspire 2 we work as a pilot and a camera operator with a DJI lens kit. Transport in our 4x4 is $0.4/km.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes, for 3 or more consecutive shifts. We agree on the discount with the client.
How much is travel to another city?
We travel anywhere in Kazakhstan at the client's expense. Our 4x4 with drone charging is $0.4/km, with 2 seats for your crew.
Who arranges flight permits?
Flight permits are arranged by the client. We fix locations and flight dates in the brief.
Other services
- 01Film, ads & music videos
- 02FPV filming
- 03Real estate & construction
- 04Events & sports
- 05Industrial sites
Cities we travel to
Contact
Tell us what we're shooting
Dates, location and a few words about the project. We'll reply with a quote and gear options.
- @aerocamkz
- admin@xbot.kz
- Address
- 31A Zheleznyak Street, Almaty
- Location
- Almaty · anywhere in Kazakhstan