Drone rental with pilot
Professional drone, certified pilot and all permissions in one
Renting a drone? We come with a pilot
Want to rent a drone for a production, an event or your business? At Drone Chiefs you always rent the drone with a certified pilot. That way you not only get the right equipment, but also someone who is allowed to fly where it is needed and who is sure to get the shots. We deliberately do not rent out a professional drone such as the DJI Inspire 3 on its own. Professional filming, especially in cities, close to people or near an airport, requires an authorisation, a risk assessment and insurance. We take care of all of that. You get the footage, we take responsibility for the flight.
What do you get when you rent a drone with a pilot?
• A certified and insured drone pilot, as a single pilot or with a second camera operator
• The right drone for your shot, with spare batteries and backup
• Flight preparation, risk assessment and GoDrone registration
• Permission from LVNL, the airport or the Port of Rotterdam where needed
• On request a film cart with client monitor, so the director and client can watch live
• The raw footage the same day, in 4K or 8K, in ProRes or H.264
We fly in the Specific category under our own Operational Authorisation from the Dutch aviation authority ILT (NLD-OAT-041-05G) and are insured worldwide up to €1.3 million per occurrence.
Which drone can you rent?
DJI Inspire 3: full-frame 8K cinema drone for commercials, films and TV. Ideal with a dual operator: the pilot flies while the camera operator controls the camera.
DJI Mavic 4 Pro: compact and quick to deploy, for corporate videos, real estate, construction projects and aerial photos.
FPV drones: for fast, dynamic shots, one-take tours through a building and indoor filming.
Not sure which drone fits? Tell us what you want to film and we will recommend the best combination of drone and crew.
What does drone rental with a pilot cost?
Renting a drone with a pilot starts from €750, including pilot, drone and the raw footage the same day.
• Flying in a no-fly zone, at an event or in another risk area adds €150 for flight preparation and risk assessment
• Travel costs are €0.39 per kilometre from Houten
• Rain on the shoot day? We reschedule the filming free of charge
• Working with us more often? As a dedicated drone partner we offer a sharp rate
Would you also like editing, music and colour grading? Then we produce the complete video for you.
Why not rent a drone without a pilot?
Renting a drone without a pilot may seem cheaper, but you are then responsible for the flight yourself. Most commercial filming requires a Specific category authorisation, an RDW registration, the right certificates of competency and insurance. And in many areas you are not allowed to fly in the Open category at all.
With a pilot included, you know for sure that the flight is allowed, safe and that the shots look great. See where you can and cannot fly on our page about no-fly zones in the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions about drone rental
Can I rent a drone from you without a pilot?
No. We always rent out our drones with a certified pilot, so the flight is legal, insured and safe.
How quickly can I rent a drone with a pilot?
At a regular location, often at short notice. Flying in a CTR or in the evening or at night requires permission; allow a few working days to a few weeks.
Can the pilot join our own crew?
Yes. We work as a drone unit under your direction, as a single pilot or with a dual-operator crew.
Do you work across the Netherlands?
Yes, from Utrecht throughout the Netherlands and abroad as well.
Contact us for a free quote
Feel free to contact us for a no-obligation quote for drone filming, FPV videos or video productions.
Include the location and date of the project with your request. That way we can immediately check which flight zone the location falls in and whether any additional permits or flight preparations are needed. Productions start from €750.
