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Q: Why does Aerial Photography Cost More Than I Thought?

5/17/2019

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Other artists understand that doing ones' art often comes as a price. When one has a friend who is an amazing painter and one asks them to do free work, it can often be a smack in the face for the artist, for the work itself has value, not to mention the paints, brushes, canvas and possible lessons and LOTS time put into perfecting their skills. The same goes for aerial multi-media.

While we remain one of the best for competitive pricing, there are many factors that the public doesn't think about when asking a company for a quote. Common Things that are expenses can include:
  • Equipment: A good quality drone starts around $1000-$2000. You also must maintain it!
  • Travel Expenses: Fuel for the car! (Unless you have a Tesla)
  • Camera Equipment: Can include filters, cleaners, etc... Let's say $100
  • Insurance!: Most companies will probably pay around $2000-$3000 a year for liability
  • Cell: To communicate! Let's say $1000 a year
  • Editing software: Adobe Creative cloud (Industry standard) costs around $1000 a year
  • Meals and etc...: The company workers have to work too! Let's say another $1000 a year
  • Employees: Depending on size of the organization, lets say they get around 25% of profits
  • Taxes: Yes, small biz can pay taxes too!
  • Licences: Taxing exams and flight reviews to stay current also cost a lot!
  • Paying themselves: Owners have to eat, pay for rent and have lives too!

As one can see, running a small biz can have more overhead than one might think! Luckily, A.S.A.P. Does out best to give our clients the best and most competitive pricing for the best media for our clients! 

If you ever have any questions on why a shoot costs as it does, don't be afraid to ask the people you are hiring, but chances are, some of the elements listed above may come up!  At the end of the day, remember you ARE supporting small biz!
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