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Drone services in Blois
A royal château with four contrasting wings, the majestic Loire and slate rooftops: Blois is a prime heritage stop in the UNESCO Loire Valley.
Services available in Blois
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Aerial photography in BloisAerial view of a head office or industrial site for brochures and websites
€300–900 per half-day
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Aerial video in BloisCorporate film and brand video with signature aerial shots
€500–1,800 per half-day
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Real estate drone services in BloisAerial photos of a house and its plot for a sale listing
€250–700 per assignment
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Weddings & events in BloisAerial wedding film: ceremony, venue, group photo from the sky
€400–1,500 per day
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Roof inspection in BloisRoof survey before buying or selling a property
€200–650 per job
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Facade inspection in BloisSurvey before facade renovation of an apartment or co-owned building
€300–1,200 per job
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Aerial thermal imaging in BloisThermal inspection of a ground-mounted or rooftop photovoltaic plant
€500–1,800 per job
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Construction site monitoring in BloisMonthly progress records for project owners and site meetings
€250–800 le passage
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Surveying & photogrammetry in BloisTopographic survey of land ahead of a development or subdivision project
€800–3,000 per day
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Precision agriculture in BloisNDVI vigour maps for variable-rate nitrogen application
€8–30 per hectare
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Security & surveillance in BloisNight thermal surveillance of an industrial or logistics site
€600–2,500 per day
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Immersive FPV video in BloisImmersive one-shot tour of a hotel, restaurant or gym
€700–2,500 per half-day
- High-access cleaning in BloisRoof moss removal and treatment without scaffolding €500–2,500 per job
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Drone pilot training in BloisComplete specific-category training (CATS theory + STS practical) to become a professional pilot
€350–2,800 la formation
Flying in Blois: the local context
Prefecture of Loir-et-Cher, Blois terraces its old town between the Loire and its royal château, residence of seven kings and ten queens of France, famous for its François I staircase. The city lies within the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley: flights must reckon with this protected landscape, Blois-Le Breuil aerodrome (LFOQ) to the north-west, and the proximity of Chambord — whose national estate is off-limits without express authorisation. The Saint-Laurent-des-Eaux nuclear plant, 15 km upstream, imposes its prohibited zone.
The Blois economy combines château tourism, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, and agriculture (Sologne strawberries, Cheverny and Touraine vineyards). Typical drone missions: tourism promotion (with authorisations), real estate, construction monitoring, agricultural and vineyard imaging of the Blésois, structure inspection on the Loire.
Worth filming in Blois
- Château royal de Blois
- Cathédrale Saint-Louis
- Pont Jacques-Gabriel
- Escalier Denis-Papin
- Maison de la Magie
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drone service cost in Blois?
From €8 to €3,000 depending on the service: aerial photography €300–900 per half-day; aerial video €500–1,800 per half-day; real estate drone services €250–700 per assignment; weddings & events €400–1,500 per day; roof inspection €200–650 per job; facade inspection €300–1,200 per job; aerial thermal imaging €500–1,800 per job; construction site monitoring €250–800 le passage; surveying & photogrammetry €800–3,000 per day; precision agriculture €8–30 per hectare; security & surveillance €600–2,500 per day; immersive fpv video €700–2,500 per half-day; high-access cleaning €500–2,500 per job; drone pilot training €350–2,800 la formation. Every quote is free and tailored to the mission.
Can a drone fly freely in Blois?
No: Zone interdite de la centrale nucléaire de Saint-Laurent-des-Eaux en amont; Aérodrome de Blois-Le Breuil (LFOQ); Domaine national de Chambord à proximité (survol soumis à autorisation). Our pilots prepare every flight under EU rules (open and specific categories) and file the required declarations — the lead time is built into the mission schedule.
How quickly can you fly in Blois?
Quote within one working day. Outside zones requiring authorisation, the flight is usually scheduled within a week; in controlled airspace or built-up areas, allow 5–10 working days for prior formalities.
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