One place to find, hire, and pay
vetted drone pilots in the Bay Area
Connect with FAA-certified local pilots, compare their quotes, and pay securely—all in one place.
Get Quotes from Local PilotsOur Services
What do you need done?
Post your project, receive competing quotes from verified Bay Area pilots, and choose who you want to work with.
Real Estate Marketing
Aerial Photo & Video
Professional aerial photo and video for residential and commercial listings — MLS and marketing ready.
From $299 + fees
See OptionsRoof Inspection
Roof & Structure Inspections
Visual and thermal drone inspections for residential and commercial roofs and structures — with insurance-ready reports and no ladders needed
From $349 + fees
See OptionsConstruction Monitoring
Progress Tracking
Recurring aerial progress tracking with orthomosaic maps, 3D models, and stakeholder reports for any project size
From $599 / mo + fees
See OptionsWhy 12 Drones
The 12 Drones Difference
Hiring a drone pilot on your own means vetting credentials, tracking down invoices, and starting from scratch every time. 12 Drones connects you to verified pilots, lets you manage your requests with ease, has billing and paper trail - all in one place.
On your own
Search Google, Yelp, or Instagram for hours to find someoneThrough 12 Drones
One request reaches whole network of verified local pilotsOn your own
Verify FAA certification and insurance yourselfThrough 12 Drones
Fully vetted pilots are verified to have FAA Part 107 certificate and insurance coverageOn your own
Email back and forth on scope, price, and schedulingThrough 12 Drones
Pilots send quotes — you compare, book and manage it in one placeOn your own
Payments and invoices are a headache to manageThrough 12 Drones
Payment and invoicing is handled on platform, payments held in escrow until work is completedOn your own
No recourse if deliverables fall shortThrough 12 Drones
Payment released only when you are fully satisfiedThe Process
How It Works
From first request to final deliverable — the whole thing runs through one platform.
Share your project details
Tell us what you need and where. Your request goes out to certified Bay Area pilots immediately.
Receive competing quotes
Verified local pilots send you quotes. Review profiles, ratings, and pricing before making final decision.
Book a pilot and pay
Select the pilot you want and pay securely. Funds are held in escrow until the work is done.
Get your deliverables
Your pilot completes the work and sends you deliverables. Payment releases once you approve.
Free Quotes · Pay only when you choose a pilot
Stop chasing drone pilots.
Describe your project once. Get competing quotes from vetted Bay Area pilots. All service request management, payments and history handled in one place.
Get Quotes from Local PilotsNo commitment · Quotes typically received within a few hours · Pay only when you choose a pilot