lewmonst 0 #1 August 23, 2004 Someone wants aerial photos of his property, which can easily be done on our take off... how much should i charge? peace lewhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdC 0 #2 August 23, 2004 You might check the competition and see what they are charging. Terra Server Big Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #3 August 23, 2004 If all your doing is taking a picture as the plane takes off, whatever you normaly charg for a print... if you are doing something special, enough to recoup any expenses, to include you time and equipment use, and some profit too JAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 August 23, 2004 Find the purpose. Some people might try and use it for aerial survy purposes. Those pics have to meet very specific specs in order to be court admissible. If they just want a print of their house or something thats different and a print price should be fair. In terms of keeping the originals, I'm not sure it would be worth keeping the originals for something like this so you might consider giving them a CD with the picture on it too.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherhucker 0 #5 August 23, 2004 QuoteYou might check the competition and see what they are charging. Terra Server Don't kid yourself. What she's talking about is not comparable to a Terra Server type sevice. mh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #6 August 23, 2004 Depends on what they want the photo for and if you can actually deliver the spec. Even generic aerials of property can go for a LOT more than what we'd charge a skydiver for an 8x10. Real estate sales photos for expensive property can (and should) carry some sort of premium. Any real civil engineering photos are -probably- outside of the scope of what we'd be able to shoot just on takeoff. In fact, I kind of find it hard to think of too many reasons to take aerials that you'd be able to do successfully from just the takeoff point of view. That said, I don't think it would add too much to the price to have someone in a C-182 fly a photo mission for you and the photos would be a heck of a lot better. Also, consider the time of day for sun angles for the type of photo this needs to be. Beauty shots are best done at sunrise or set. Mapping photos at solar-noon.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #7 August 24, 2004 If you're going to do it in a 182. etc., make sure the insurance will cover it. Some companies don't want you risking a stall to take pictures. Not that I know anything about that -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #8 August 24, 2004 I was thinkin' more along the lines of a certain C-182 with a skydiving door at our drop zone. I'm almost certain insurance isn't a big issue.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pattersd 0 #9 August 24, 2004 If the photo is just for the property owner to put up on the wall to show to guests, and if they are a 'good' neighbor (supporting the dropzone, not filing noise complaints) that you fly over all the time, you might want to do it for cost, and call it good neighbor relations. If it is for commercial/professional use, charge them accordingly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #10 August 25, 2004 Your expenses (slot, equipment, film) plus your hourly rate. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
