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Drone services in Nancy

Place Stanislas, an 18th-century UNESCO jewel, deserves the finest aerial imagery — by the book.

Services available in Nancy

Aerial photography in NancyAerial view of a head office or industrial site for brochures and websites €300–900 per half-day
Aerial video in NancyCorporate film and brand video with signature aerial shots €500–1,800 per half-day
Real estate drone services in NancyAerial photos of a house and its plot for a sale listing €250–700 per assignment
Weddings & events in NancyAerial wedding film: ceremony, venue, group photo from the sky €400–1,500 per day
Roof inspection in NancyRoof survey before buying or selling a property €200–650 per job
Facade inspection in NancySurvey before facade renovation of an apartment or co-owned building €300–1,200 per job
Aerial thermal imaging in NancyThermal inspection of a ground-mounted or rooftop photovoltaic plant €500–1,800 per job
Construction site monitoring in NancyMonthly progress records for project owners and site meetings €250–800 le passage
Surveying & photogrammetry in NancyTopographic survey of land ahead of a development or subdivision project €800–3,000 per day
Precision agriculture in NancyNDVI vigour maps for variable-rate nitrogen application €8–30 per hectare
Security & surveillance in NancyNight thermal surveillance of an industrial or logistics site €600–2,500 per day
Immersive FPV video in NancyImmersive one-shot tour of a hotel, restaurant or gym €700–2,500 per half-day
High-access cleaning in NancyRoof moss removal and treatment without scaffolding €500–2,500 per job
Drone pilot training in NancyComplete specific-category training (CATS theory + STS practical) to become a professional pilot €350–2,800 la formation

Flying in Nancy: the local context

Nancy's sky is marked by the military: air base 133 at Nancy-Ochey, twenty-five kilometres south-west, operates Mirage 2000D jets and its low-altitude training zones affect the whole region; the Nancy-Essey airfield, meanwhile, adjoins the city centre to the east. The historic heart — Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d'Alliance, UNESCO-listed — falls under the built-up-area scenario with Meurthe-et-Moselle prefecture notification.

Demand rests on this exceptional 18th-century and Art Nouveau (École de Nancy) heritage, on the health and engineering cluster (Artem, Brabois hospital and its busy helipad), on old-building renovation and on the redeveloped Meurthe banks, regular subjects of construction monitoring.

Worth filming in Nancy

Place Stanislas
Palais des ducs de Lorraine
Porte de la Craffe
Villa Majorelle
Parc de la Pépinière

Frequently asked questions

How much does a drone service cost in Nancy?

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 Nancy?

No: Aérodrome de Nancy-Essey accolé au centre; Zones d'entraînement basse altitude de la BA 133 de Nancy-Ochey; Hélistation du CHRU de Brabois. 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 Nancy?

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.