Organizing an event and considering the possibility of wowing everyone with a dazzling drone light show? To budget your idea correctly, read on since we’re unveiling some intriguing numbers related to drone show cost.
Price per drone show size
Normally, drone light show costs are tied to their size. The more drones you want, the higher the price. Usually, every service provider has a standard package of 100 drones for shorter shows offered for $20,000-30,000 average. So, if you planned to write a breathtaking ‘Marry Me’ in the skies, this is basically how much you’re going to pay.
Price per drone
In addition to the standard fixed packages of 100, 300, 500, 1,000 drones and more, the cost per drone is also an option. It varies depending on the drone model, its features, and the complexity and customization of the drone light show. Shows featuring intricate 3D animations or shaped take-offs and landings tend to be more expensive.
Overall, expect the next price range: $150 to $350 per drone depending on the provider’s experience, expertise, and other factors.
The cost can also be affected by the event’s location and the logistics of the drones and the crew, as well as getting flight permits. Extra features like pyro drones, sounds, lasers or live video feeds can also increase the cost.
Price per region
Last but not least, the drone show price tags differ from region to region.
In June 2024, SPH Engineering shared a report called the “Drone Show Market Analysis”. Based on this report, the average cost of drone shows is:
- $114,000 in China
- $112,000 in the Middle East / North Africa
- $42,000 in Europe
- $25,000 in Latin America.
So wherever you plan a drone show, you can use these numbers as a reference. But remember, ‘average cost’ is a key term here. There must have been much higher and much lower prices too.
To get the relevant scope of services for the price, choose your drone show provider following these 5 tips.
As you see, the cost of a drone light show is determined on a project-by-project basis, as each event has its unique requirements.
If you have no clue on how many drones you want and how many dollars it’ll take, feel free to contact our team. We’ll offer several price options to fit your budget and execute your concept with the maximum efficiency.
At Lumasky’s portfolio the names of most projects contain the number of drones used. It demonstrates the scale and beauty of the show you get when booking the specific drone fleet size.