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Basic Aerial Photos $100-$250
(5-15 edited stills) Often sold as an add-on to ground photography
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Standard Photo Package/Interior $150-$350
Most Common Residential Rates 15-30 Photos interior and 4-10 Aerial photos
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Photos + short video $250-$500
15–25 photos + 30–90 second video.
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Luxury / large property $400-$750+
Bigger homes, acreage, or twilight shots
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Standalone drone video $150-$300
30–60 second highlight reel
Note: All “inspection” services are aerial photography / videography and data only. Recon Sierra is not a licensed Nevada Inspector of Structures
(NRS/NAC 645D) and does not issue formal structural or home inspection reports.
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Residential roof / property aerial inspection (photos & video) $150-$400
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Detailed / commercial aerial inspection (photos & video) $300-$800+
Photos and videos only
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Construction progress documentation $250 – $600 per visit
Photos and videos only
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Hourly rate (general commercial work) $100 – $300 / hour
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0-25 Miles (one way) Free
Areas covered: Carson City, Minden, Gardnerville, south Reno
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26-50 Miles (One Way) $0.75-$1/ Mile (Round Trip)
Areas covered: Reno, Sparks, Incline Village, Dayton
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51-100 Miles(One Way) $1.00 – $1.50 / mile or flat $75–$150
Areas covered: Lake Tahoe, Fallon, Fernley, Truckee
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Over 100 miles or overnight Custom quote + lodging
Areas covered: Las Vegas, Elko, rural northern NV
IRS 2026 mileage rate: 76¢/mile (as of July 2026). We typically charge $0.80–$1.25 to cover time as well as fuel.
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Near Reno-Tahoe Int’l or controlled airports +$75 – $150
Why it applies: LAANC authorization, altitude limits, ATC coordination
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Complex Class B / restricted or military airspace +$150 – $250+
Why it applies: Extra planning, possible waivers, higher risk
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Near critical facilities (NRS 493.109) Please see list below under area 5 +$100 – $200
Why it applies: Written permission required from facility owner
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Simple Class G / no special restrictions Free
Standard operations – most residential & open sites
A “critical facility” includes any of the following. Flying within 500 ft horizontal or 250 ft vertical without the owner’s written consent is a misdemeanor:
• Petroleum refinery
• Petroleum or chemical production, transportation, storage, or processing facility
• Chemical manufacturing facility
• Pipeline and any appurtenance thereto
• Wastewater treatment facility
• Water treatment facility
• Mine (as defined in NRS 512.006)
• Power generating station, plant, or substation and any appurtenances thereto
• Any transmission line owned in whole or in part by an electric utility (or by the Colorado River Commission of Nevada)
• County, city, or town jail or detention facility
• Any prison, facility, or institution under the control of the Department of Corrections
Exclusion: The term does not include any facility or infrastructure of a utility that is located underground.
Carson City examples: Local water/wastewater plants, power substations, major transmission lines, and the Carson City jail/detention facility.
Carson City does not have a broad local drone ordinance beyond state and federal rules. Key local points:
• Carson City Airport (KCXP) is uncontrolled. Operations within 5 miles require airport consent in addition to any FAA authorization.
• Submit a written email request to the airport at least 3 business days prior to the proposed flight.
• Contact: manager@flycarsoncity.com
• Carry all authorization documents during the flight.
• City parks: Check with Parks & Recreation; use designated areas only (e.g., Pony Express Airpark has designated pads).
• Private property: Always obtain owner permission for takeoff and landing.
Safety Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
Recon Sierra reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any flight or service due to safety concerns. This includes, but is not limited to, adverse
weather, high winds, low visibility, airspace restrictions, equipment issues, or any other condition that could compromise safe drone operations.
In such cases, the client will be notified as soon as practicable. The service will be rescheduled at no additional charge (any previously incurred
travel fees may still apply). Safety always comes first.