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Drone Operator for Hire – Real Estate, Businesses, Video Projects (santa cruz)
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We’re a small two-person production team offering professional drone photography and videography services throughout Santa Cruz County, Silicon Valley, and Monterey. We specialize in real estate listings, land showcases, small business ads, and commercial content. Whether you need aerial photos, smooth cinematic video, or a full production with editing and music, we’ve got the gear and the experience to get it done right.
🎮 I operate a DJI Mavic Mini 3, which is perfect for capturing high-quality aerial footage of homes, properties, land, business exteriors, surfing, dirt biking, events, weddings etc. I also offer video editing with access to tens of thousands of non-copyrighted music tracks and can deliver clean, professional videos for social media, YouTube, or advertising use.
💾 After the shoot, you’ll get all photos and footage:
Either on a USB drive immediately or uploaded to a downloadable cloud link.
📹 I also own a laptop with professional video editing software, a tripod, lighting kit, and wireless microphones – ideal for interviews, commercials, or on-site production. If you want something polished, we can deliver.
👫 My girlfriend works with me as a production assistant. She helps transport equipment, organize the scene, assist with setup, and handle gear and footage during shoots. We charge:
$45/hour for me, $25/hour for her, we only take jobs where we work together because we work much more efficient together.
🧠 I bring 24 years of experience in journalism, photography, and videography. I’ve worked with Channel 2 News (Reno) and a Reno Community TV Station for over a year each. I know how to frame a shot, capture the right angles, and tell a story visually.
🚗 We’re based in Santa Cruz and can travel throughout the Bay Area, Monterey, and Silicon Valley. We prefer not to travel to San Francisco or Oakland, but we're flexible for the right job.
📞 Call or text me at 831-295-9443 for availability or to discuss your project.
Let us help you make your vision come to life from above. 🛸🎬