New Orleans · Aerial photo & video
Drone Photography & Video in New Orleans
Real estate, roofs, weddings and cinematic aerial footage — shot by Kapture NOLA, flying this city since 2015.
FAA-registeredFully insuredAirspace checked (LAANC)
Services & starting prices
Four ways we put a camera in the sky
Honest New Orleans market rates. Every price is a starting point — the final quote depends on location, airspace and deliverables.
Real Estate Photography
from $175
Listings sell from the sky down. Aerial stills that show the lot, the block and how close it is to the river, the park or the Quarter — plus bright, true-to-life ground photos of every room.
- Aerial photo set — 10-15 edited aerials$175–$300
- Listing package — 25 ground HDR photos + 10 aerials$325–$500
- Listing + 60-90 s aerial video tour$550–$850
- MLS-ready and full-resolution files
- Lot lines / labels on request
- Typical delivery 2-3 business days
Drone Footage & Aerial Video
from $350
Cinematic flyovers for brands, events, music videos, construction progress and tourism. Shot in 4K, colour graded and cut to music — or delivered raw for your own editor.
- One location — edited 60-90 s aerial film$350–$650
- Events & commercial shoots, by the hour (2-hour minimum)$200/hr
- Full production day — up to 8 hours, several sites$1,200+
- 4K footage, graded
- Licensed music on edited cuts
- Vertical cuts for Reels / TikTok as an add-on
Roof & Property Inspections
from $175
Close-up drone photos of every slope, flashing, vent and gutter — without anyone walking on the roof. Ideal after a storm, before a sale or for an insurance claim.
- Residential roof photo report — 40+ close-ups, labelled PDF$175–$350
- Large or commercial roof, multi-building sites$350–$650
- Storm & insurance-claim documentation$225–$400
- Every elevation + all four sides
- Labelled photo report (PDF) + full-res files
- Report within 48 hours of the flight
We document what the roof looks like; your roofer, inspector or adjuster makes the call on repairs.
Quote my roof inspectionWedding Aerials
from $450
The venue, the second line spilling down the street, the whole guest list in one shot from above. Add aerials to a Kapture NOLA wedding, or book aerial coverage on its own.
- Aerial add-on to a Kapture NOLA wedding package$450–$900
- Full aerial coverage — venue, arrival, group shot, highlight film$900–$1,500
- Venue + location check before the day
- Aerial portraits and the big group shot
- Aerials cut into your highlight film
Add-ons
- Edited vertical reel (30-60 s) for Instagram / TikTok+$150
- Raw footage — every clip and full-resolution still+$100
- Rush delivery (24 hours)+$150
- Extra location, same day+$125
- Travel beyond 25 miles of New OrleansQuoted
The reel
Every drone film we have made
The Superdome, the river and the skyline by day and night, the Rockies, a wedding over Chalmette Battlefield and 4K over Oahu. Tap any film to play it.
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Gallery
New Orleans from 400 feet
How it works
From address to aerials
- 01
Tell us where & when
Send the address, the date and what you need. We reply within one business day.
- 02
We check the sky
Airspace, flight restrictions and the forecast for that exact spot — then a fixed quote.
- 03
We fly
A planned flight, stills and 4K video, with the shots you asked for and a few you did not think of.
- 04
You get the files
Edited, colour graded and delivered by link — MLS-ready, social-ready or report-ready.
Airspace & safety
New Orleans is not an easy place to fly. We plan for it.
Much of the metro sits in controlled airspace: Louis Armstrong International (MSY) to the west, New Orleans Lakefront Airport on the lake and NAS JRB in Belle Chasse. Flights there need FAA authorization (LAANC) before takeoff, and the Superdome and other stadiums carry temporary flight restrictions on event days. We check every address before we quote, and if a spot cannot be flown legally we will tell you — not take the job anyway.
We do not fly in rain or high wind. If the weather turns, the flight moves to the next good day at no charge.
FAA-registered drone operator and fully insured. Flights in controlled airspace are cleared through the FAA's LAANC system before takeoff.
- MSYClass C · LAANC
- NEWLakefront · Class D
- NBGNAS JRB · Class D
- TFRStadium event days
Price list
Drone photography prices in New Orleans
Starting at. Final quote depends on location, airspace and deliverables.
| Service | Package | Starting at |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Photography | Aerial photo set — 10-15 edited aerials | $175–$300 |
| Listing package — 25 ground HDR photos + 10 aerials | $325–$500 | |
| Listing + 60-90 s aerial video tour | $550–$850 | |
| Drone Footage & Aerial Video | One location — edited 60-90 s aerial film | $350–$650 |
| Events & commercial shoots, by the hour (2-hour minimum) | $200/hr | |
| Full production day — up to 8 hours, several sites | $1,200+ | |
| Roof & Property Inspections | Residential roof photo report — 40+ close-ups, labelled PDF | $175–$350 |
| Large or commercial roof, multi-building sites | $350–$650 | |
| Storm & insurance-claim documentation | $225–$400 | |
| Wedding Aerials | Aerial add-on to a Kapture NOLA wedding package | $450–$900 |
| Full aerial coverage — venue, arrival, group shot, highlight film | $900–$1,500 |
FAQ
Questions we get a lot
How much does drone photography cost in New Orleans?
Real estate aerial photos start at $175, roof photo reports at $175, edited aerial video at $350 and wedding aerials at $450. The final quote depends on the location, the airspace, how long we fly and what you want delivered — send the address and we will price it exactly.
Can you fly a drone anywhere in New Orleans?
No — and that is why the address matters. Much of the metro sits in controlled airspace around Louis Armstrong International (MSY), New Orleans Lakefront Airport and NAS JRB in Belle Chasse. Flights there need FAA authorization (LAANC) before takeoff, the Superdome and other stadiums carry temporary flight restrictions during events, and national park land such as Jean Lafitte does not allow drone launches. We check every address before we quote.
What happens if it rains or the wind is too strong?
We do not fly in rain or high wind — it is unsafe and the footage suffers. If the forecast is bad we move the flight to the next good day at no charge. For weddings and events we plan a backup window in advance.
How fast do I get the photos and video?
Real estate photos are typically delivered in 2-3 business days, roof reports within 48 hours of the flight, and edited video in about a week. Rush 24-hour delivery is available as an add-on.
Does a drone roof inspection replace a roofer?
No. We capture detailed, labelled photos of the whole roof so your roofer, home inspector or insurance adjuster can see the condition without a ladder. They make the call on repairs.
Can we have a drone at our wedding?
Usually, yes. Some venues and parts of the city have their own rules or airspace limits, so we confirm with the venue and check the airspace before the day. Aerials can be added to a Kapture NOLA wedding package or booked on their own.
Which areas do you cover?
All of New Orleans plus Metairie, Kenner, the Westbank, Chalmette and the Northshore. Travel within 25 miles of the city is included; beyond that it is quoted with the job.
Request a quote
Tell us what you want to see from above.
Send the address and the date. We check the airspace and the forecast and reply within one business day with a fixed quote.
FAA-registeredFully insuredAirspace checked (LAANC)
Ready when the sky is.
Real estate from $175 · Roof reports from $175 · Aerial video from $350 · Wedding aerials from $450
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