Hire drone operators in Dubai
Hire a licensed drone operator for aerial video and photos of real estate, events, tourism and construction. Post your brief with the location, check their permits, and book directly.
What drone operators cover
- Aerial real estate and hospitality footage
- Event and venue overviews
- Tourism and destination films
- Construction progress shoots
- Aerial photos for marketing
What to put in your brief
- The exact location, since airspace rules depend on it
- Video, photos or both, and the resolution
- Time of day (sunrise and sunset are popular)
- Whether you need ground footage as well
- Your date and a backup date in case of wind
Booking in Dubai
- Shooting in public places in Dubai usually needs a filming permit from the Dubai Film and TV Commission. Ask whether your crew handles it or you do, and build the lead time into your dates.
- Drone shots need approval from the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, so mention them in your brief from the start.
- The UAE working week runs Monday to Friday. Many productions shoot on Saturdays too, so say if weekend days are possible.
- Most commercial work here is bilingual. Say whether you need Arabic, English or both on camera and in the edit.
- VAT in the UAE is 5% and is added to the booking total.
What to ask before you book
- Are you licensed and insured for commercial flights?
- Who applies for the flight permit, and how long does it take?
- What drone and camera do you fly?
- What happens if weather cancels the flight?
How booking works on Mawahibna
- Post a brief. Describe the job, the dates and your budget. Posting is free.
- See who applies. Talent apply with their work and rate, and every applicant gets an AI match score against your brief.
- Book directly. Message, agree the details and book. No agency in the middle.
Pricing
Free to join and free to post a brief. Brands pay a 15% booking fee on completed bookings; talent pay 5%, deducted from their payout.
Are you one of them?
Are you a licensed drone operator? List your aerial work and rate on a free profile and get briefs from brands directly. You keep 95%.