A CARC-licensed drone pilot in Jordan typically costs 200 JOD for a half-day shoot, 400–800 JOD for a full day, and 1,500+ JOD for technical missions (surveying, thermal, BVLOS). Lead time is usually 48 hours in Amman and 1–2 weeks for permitted locations like Petra and Wadi Rum. Here is exactly what you should expect, ask for, and avoid.
What is included at each rate level
| Rate (JOD) | Duration | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Half-day (≤ 4 h) | 1 pilot, 1 drone (Mavic class), basic edit, raw 4K |
| 400–800 | Full day (8 h) | Pilot + assistant, 2 drones, colour-graded edit, RAWs |
| 1,200–2,500 | Multi-day shoot | Full crew, multi-location, ND filters, professional edit |
| 1,500+ | Technical mission | Surveying / thermal / BVLOS, GeoTIFF/LAS deliverables |
| Custom | Drone show / film production | Bespoke crew, multi-permit, multi-week |
What a pilot rate should always include
- CARC operator approval and pilot licence (request it in writing).
- Third-party liability insurance.
- Drone batteries and storage cards.
- Site travel inside Amman governorate (other governorates may add a travel fee).
- Basic post-flight delivery within 7 days.
What costs extra
- Permits for restricted areas — Petra, military zones, royal palaces, border areas, airports.
- Specialised payloads — LiDAR, multispectral, radiometric thermal.
- Drone shows — sized in number of drones, not pilot hours.
- Voice-over, motion graphics, scripted edit work.
- Repeat-visit progress shoots (priced monthly).
How long does it take to book a pilot?
- Amman/Aqaba standard shoot — 48 hours.
- Petra / Wadi Rum / Dead Sea — 1–2 weeks (location permits).
- BVLOS / corridor inspection — 4–8 weeks (CARC safety case).
- Drone light show — 4–10 weeks depending on size.
- Film production crew — 2–6 weeks (script, permits, scout).
Red flags when shopping for a pilot
- No CARC operator number on the quote.
- Quote sent only via WhatsApp voice note.
- Filming in Petra without explicit Petra Authority approval.
- Pilot will not name the drone(s) being used.
- No back-up pilot for live events.
What you should send for a fast quote
Location, date, deliverable (raw, edited, surveying, thermal), expected duration, any restricted areas, who owns the final footage. With those five lines we can quote within a working day.
Why Loyalty Drones
Our pilots are CARC-licensed, our quotes are written and itemised, and the pilot named in your quote is the pilot who flies the job. Multi-pilot crew available for events, surveying and drone shows. Related: wedding & event coverage and commercial video production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hire a drone pilot for one hour in Jordan?
The minimum booking is usually a half-day because setup, transport and permits each take time. A true one-hour shoot is rare.
Does the rate include the edited video?
Half-day rates include a basic edit; full-day and above include colour-graded edits. Cinematic post (motion graphics, voice-over) is priced separately.
Who owns the footage I pay for?
By default our clients receive a perpetual usage licence; outright copyright transfer is negotiable for commercial productions.
Are you available outside Amman?
Yes — we work across Jordan and have permits in Aqaba, Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Irbid, Zarqa and Jerash. Travel fees apply outside the Amman governorate.
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Loyalty Drones is a CARC-licensed, fully insured Jordan drone operator serving clients from Amman to Aqaba. Contact us for a free quote within 24 hours, or visit our homepage to see recent work.
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