Westchester is a great place to film from the air: big properties, estates, water views and new construction everywhere. It is also one of the trickier counties in New York to fly in. Here is what drone photography is good for, what it costs, and the rules that decide where a drone can go.
What businesses use drone footage for
Real estate and estates. One aerial shows the house, the grounds, the pool and the view in a single frame, which is exactly what buyers want to see first.
Land parcels. We draw the property lines right on the aerial, so a buyer can see the whole parcel at a glance instead of guessing from the road.
Construction progress. The same shot, month after month, shows owners, investors and future customers how a project is coming together.
Venues, events and brand films. Aerial establishing shots make a venue, an event or a brand film feel bigger than anything shot from the ground.
What makes Westchester different
Westchester County Airport. HPN has a control tower and controlled airspace around it. Under FAA rules a licensed Part 107 pilot needs an airspace authorization before flying there. Most of the time that can be requested quickly through the FAA's LAANC system, but spots close to the runways can need more time or cannot be approved at all, so we check before the shoot.
County parks. Westchester County's park rules say the use of model aviation, including drones, is prohibited. New York State parks need written approval or a permit.
The New York City line. Taking off or landing inside city limits requires a permit, so projects near the border need a plan early.
That is why most Westchester drone shoots launch from private property with the owner's permission: the home, estate, venue or job site being filmed. The full breakdown is in our guide to Hudson Valley and Westchester drone rules.
What you get
Edited high-resolution stills and 4K video, ready for listings, websites and social. Add photos from the ground and short vertical reels in the same visit and you have everything for a listing or a launch.
What it costs
Single drone shoots start at $350. A full content day with video, photos and drone is $750. Bigger projects get a free flat-rate quote, so you know the price before we fly. See every tier on our pricing page.
Does drone footage actually work?
Three drone reels we shot for a Hudson Valley lawn care company reached 1.43 million views. Here is how those reels did it.
Three questions to ask before you hire anyone
Are you Part 107 licensed? Is my location in controlled airspace, and will you get the authorization? Do we need any park or property permission? If the answers are fuzzy, keep looking. For Westchester work, see our Westchester drone page.
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Quick answers
How much does drone photography cost in Westchester?
Single drone shoots with Evolved Media start at $350. A full content day with video, photos and drone is $750. Bigger projects get a free flat-rate quote.
Can you fly a drone near Westchester County Airport?
HPN has controlled airspace. A licensed Part 107 pilot needs an FAA airspace authorization before flying there, usually requested through LAANC before the shoot. Some spots near the runways cannot be approved.
Can you fly a drone in Westchester County parks?
No. Westchester County park rules prohibit model aviation, including drones. New York State parks need written approval or a permit.
What do I get from a drone shoot?
Edited high-resolution aerial stills and 4K video, ready for listings, websites and social media.