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Professional drone guides — page 27

EU regulations, real prices, mission preparation: concrete answers before commissioning a drone service.

• Getting authorised to fly a drone over a built-up area in FranceFlying a drone over French built-up areas: specific category, STS-01 scenario, préfecture declaration, lead times and required documents in 2026.
• Flying a drone in the city: what is really allowed in French built-up areasDrone flight in French built-up areas: open-category ban over public space, private property exceptions, the STS-01 framework for pros and the Paris case.
• Selling a property with aerial views: the seller's guideDrone photos to sell a house or estate: which properties truly benefit, 2026 prices (€150-400), mistakes to avoid and how to brief the pilot.
• Becoming a professional drone pilot in 2026: training, budget, career pathsCATS exam, practical training, STS scenarios, AlphaTango, legal status, equipment, rates: the complete path to becoming a professional drone pilot in France in 2026.
• France drone zone map 2026 (Géoportail): check your area in 30 secondsFrance's official drone zone map (IGN Géoportail) explained: colour code, height limits, no-fly zones, airport CTRs. Check your area in 30 seconds before you fly in 2026.
• Drones and weather: when should a flight be cancelled or postponed?Wind, rain, cold, fog: the real weather thresholds that ground a drone flight, and how to handle a postponement with your operator without penalty.
• Choosing a professional drone pilot: the complete checklistAlphaTango registration, insurance, training, portfolio: the essential checks before entrusting a drone mission to a service provider in France.
• Remote pilot training: the online A1/A3 exam and the A2 certificate explainedFree A1/A3 training on AlphaTango, A2 certificate with supervised exam and practical self-training: content, duration, 5-year validity and preparation tips.
• Drones and co-owned buildings: inspecting roofs and façades without scaffoldingDrone inspection of apartment-building roofs and façades: savings versus scaffolding, the French co-ownership process, 2026 prices and deliverables.
• How much does a drone service cost in 2026? Real prices on the French marketPhoto, video, inspection, thermography, photogrammetry: 2026 price ranges for drone services in France, and what makes a quote go up or down.
• AlphaTango: registering your drone and operator step by stepAlphaTango, the DGAC's official drone portal: who must register, how to get a UAS operator number, register a drone over 800 g and mark the number on the aircraft — 2026 how-to.
• Open or specific category: which framework for your drone flight?Open category A1/A2/A3 or specific category STS: criteria, weight thresholds, distances from people and paperwork to pick the right framework in 2026.
• Drone thermography: the energy renovation weaponThermal bridges, insulation defects, leaks: how aerial thermography guides energy renovation, under which conditions, and at what price in 2026.
• How long does it take to deliver drone footage?Real drone deliverable timelines in 2026: photos within 48 hours, edited video in 1 to 3 weeks, orthophotos and inspection reports. Formats and deliverables.
• Flying a drone at night: what French law says in 2026Night drone flights in France: open-category ban, prefectoral waivers, specific category, mandatory lighting. The 2026 regulatory picture.