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Drone services in Tours
Gateway to the Loire châteaux, Tours is flown while working around the Tours-Val de Loire air base.
Services available in Tours
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Aerial photography in ToursAerial view of a head office or industrial site for brochures and websites
€300–900 per half-day
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Aerial video in ToursCorporate film and brand video with signature aerial shots
€500–1,800 per half-day
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Real estate drone services in ToursAerial photos of a house and its plot for a sale listing
€250–700 per assignment
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Weddings & events in ToursAerial wedding film: ceremony, venue, group photo from the sky
€400–1,500 per day
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Roof inspection in ToursRoof survey before buying or selling a property
€200–650 per job
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Facade inspection in ToursSurvey before facade renovation of an apartment or co-owned building
€300–1,200 per job
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Aerial thermal imaging in ToursThermal inspection of a ground-mounted or rooftop photovoltaic plant
€500–1,800 per job
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Construction site monitoring in ToursMonthly progress records for project owners and site meetings
€250–800 le passage
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Surveying & photogrammetry in ToursTopographic survey of land ahead of a development or subdivision project
€800–3,000 per day
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Precision agriculture in ToursNDVI vigour maps for variable-rate nitrogen application
€8–30 per hectare
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Security & surveillance in ToursNight thermal surveillance of an industrial or logistics site
€600–2,500 per day
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Immersive FPV video in ToursImmersive one-shot tour of a hotel, restaurant or gym
€700–2,500 per half-day
- High-access cleaning in ToursRoof moss removal and treatment without scaffolding €500–2,500 per job
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Drone pilot training in ToursComplete specific-category training (CATS theory + STS practical) to become a professional pilot
€350–2,800 la formation
Flying in Tours: the local context
Tours-Val de Loire airport, immediately north of the centre, retains a military footprint and a CTR covering the city: most local missions require a protocol. The dense Vieux-Tours around Place Plumereau falls under the built-up-area scenario, and the UNESCO-listed Loire valley demands care around nesting seasons in the riverside reserves.
Tours' position at the heart of château country (Villandry, Amboise, Chenonceau within the hour) makes it an ideal base for heritage and tourism imagery. Add Vouvray and Montlouis vineyards, offices in the Deux-Lions district, and steady inspection demand on old tuffeau-stone buildings — a moisture-sensitive stone drones can document without scaffolding.
Worth filming in Tours
- Cathédrale Saint-Gatien
- Place Plumereau et Vieux-Tours
- Basilique Saint-Martin
- Pont Wilson sur la Loire
- Château de Villandry à proximité
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drone service cost in Tours?
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 Tours?
No: CTR de Tours-Val de Loire (emprise militaire); Réserves naturelles des bords de Loire (nidification). 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 Tours?
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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