FLY MORE.
EARN MORE.
Join DroneHire and get a steady stream of paid shoots — real estate, weddings, construction surveys — matched to your schedule and location.
You choose your availability
Accept only the shoots that fit your calendar. No minimums.
Fast, reliable payment
Paid within 48 hours of delivering the edited footage.
Shoots near you
We match jobs to your area — no long-distance travel unless you want it.
FROM APPLICATION TO FIRST PAID SHOOT
Apply in 2 minutes
Fill in the form above with your DGCA certificate number, drone model, and the areas you fly in. No fee, no paperwork to post.
We verify & onboard you
We confirm your DGCA certificate on WhatsApp and add you to the pilot pool for your areas. Usually done within 24 hours.
Accept shoots, get paid
When a shoot comes in near you, we send the details on WhatsApp. You have 2 hours to accept or pass — then fly, deliver edited footage, and get paid within 48 hours.
WHAT PILOTS TYPICALLY EARN
Per real estate shoot
A single 30-min shoot in Gachibowli or Banjara Hills. Multiple possible per day.
Per wedding / event
Weekend shoots for function halls in Kondapur, farmhouses near Shamirpet, and more.
Construction contracts
Weekly or monthly site surveys for builders across HMDA zones and the ORR corridor.
REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN
Not sure you qualify?
If you have your DGCA certificate and a capable drone, you almost certainly do. We work with pilots at every experience level. We care more about reliability and output quality than years on paper. If you can deliver clean, edited 4K aerial footage on time, we want to work with you.
Valid DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate
Mandatory. Must be current and in your name.
Registered drone (UAS)
Your drone must be registered with DGCA. DJI Mavic 3, Air 3, or equivalent preferred.
4K video capability
Clients expect 4K footage. Drones that shoot below 4K will not qualify.
Basic post-processing
Colour correction and light editing in Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve, or similar.
Based in or near Hyderabad
Must be available for shoots within the Hyderabad metro. Outskirts pilots also welcome.
Active WhatsApp & quick to respond
All shoot coordination, briefings, and payments happen over WhatsApp.
CAPTURED BY OUR PILOTS
A sample of aerial footage shot by DroneHire-verified pilots across Hyderabad.
SHARE YOUR FOOTAGE
Showcase a clip from a recent shoot. Your footage appears in the gallery on this page and on the homepage, building trust with new customers — and helping you get more bookings.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
No. Joining is completely free. We take a platform fee from the booking value — exact percentage shared during onboarding. You never pay us upfront.
Payments are made via UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm) within 48 hours of the client confirming delivery. No delays, no chasing.
Yes. We send you shoot details — location, date, type, and rate — and you confirm if you're available. There are no minimums and no penalties for declining.
Yes. You're responsible for editing and delivering the final files. Basic colour grading and stabilisation are expected.
Contact us immediately on WhatsApp. We handle client communication and help resolve scheduling or quality issues.
Third-party drone insurance is strongly recommended and may be required for certain shoot locations. We can point you to options during onboarding.