Drone Services in Kenya
66 live drone services from 22 verified pilots across 5 areas in Kenya, covering surveillance & security patrols, land & topographic surveying, orthophoto & photogrammetry, enterprise & specialised training and more. Rates are published up front — day rates from KSh5,000, and payment is released only when you approve the work.
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Live services
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Browse drone services in Kenya by category
Counts are live listings in Kenya. Open a category to compare every pilot offering it.
Where our pilots work in Kenya
States and cities with listed drone services. A city page shows who is based there and who travels in.
Drone services available in Kenya now
Every listing publishes its day, weekly and monthly rate, so you can budget before you make contact. Payment is released only when you approve the finished work.
Industrial drone inspection and survey
KSh19,000 / day
GIS mapping and topographic drone surveys
KSh19,000 / day
Drone video editing and colour grading
KSh19,000 / day
Imagery interpretation
KSh13,000 / day
Powerline and utility inspection by drone
KSh13,000 / day
Aircraft Cleaning
KSh5,000 / day
Drone survey data and mapping for your project
KSh5,000 / day
Real estate aerial photography for properties
KSh17,000 / day
Cinematic drone shots for film and video production
KSh17,000 / day
Aerial marketing videos for brands
KSh17,000 / day
RPC and DGCA drone licence exam training
KSh25,000 / day
Drone orthophoto maps and photogrammetry models
KSh17,000 / day
Drone stockpile volume measurement
KSh15,000 / day
Aerial surveillance for sites and events
KSh19,000 / day
Drone orthophotos and 3D photogrammetry models
KSh15,000 / day
Drone surveillance for premises
KSh15,000 / day
Aerial ads and reels for business
KSh31,000 / day
Aerial marketing reels and ads
KSh31,000 / day
Cinematic drone shots for film and video production
KSh31,000 / day
Real estate aerial photography for property listings
KSh17,000 / day
Cadastral and boundary drone surveying
KSh17,000 / day
LiDAR drone scanning and 3D point clouds
KSh17,000 / day
Drone orthophotos and 3D photogrammetry models
KSh17,000 / day
Specialised enterprise drone training programmes
KSh15,000 / day
Aerial surveillance for sites and events
KSh21,000 / day
Specialised enterprise drone training programmes
KSh15,000 / day
Scheduled drone security patrols
KSh19,000 / day
Drone topographic surveying and mapping
KSh15,000 / day
Drone orthophotos and 3D photogrammetry models
KSh25,000 / day
Drone surveillance for premises
KSh25,000 / day
Specialised enterprise drone training programmes
KSh25,000 / day
Drone crop protection spraying
KSh15,000 / day
Drone land and topographic surveying
KSh39,000 / day
Drone surveillance for premises
KSh15,000 / day
Aerial surveillance for sites and events
KSh27,000 / day
RPC and DGCA drone licence exam training
KSh27,000 / day
Drone crop protection spraying
KSh15,000 / day
Cinematic aerial coverage for festivals
KSh35,000 / day
Scheduled drone security patrols
KSh35,000 / day
NDVI drone crop health monitoring
KSh15,000 / day
Drone surveillance for premises
KSh25,000 / day
Drone infrastructure and corridor mapping
KSh25,000 / day
Drone orthophotos and 3D photogrammetry models
KSh25,000 / day
Drone survey for highway and corridor projects
KSh15,000 / day
Drone orthophoto maps and photogrammetry models
KSh15,000 / day
Drone topographic surveying and mapping
KSh15,000 / day
Specialised enterprise drone training programmes
KSh25,000 / day
Aerial surveillance for sites and events
KSh25,000 / day
Drone seed sowing and plantation
KSh25,000 / day
Drone land and topographic mapping
KSh25,000 / day
Drone orthophoto maps and photogrammetry models
KSh25,000 / day
Drone surveillance for premises
KSh35,000 / day
Scheduled drone security patrols
KSh39,000 / day
Drone surveillance for premises
KSh21,000 / day
Drone land and topographic mapping
KSh15,000 / day
Drone land and topographic mapping
KSh15,000 / day
Drone land and topographic mapping
KSh15,000 / day
Drone survey for highway and corridor projects
KSh15,000 / day
Drone stockpile and volumetric surveying
KSh15,000 / day
Drone land and topographic surveying
KSh15,000 / day
Aerial surveillance for sites and events
KSh15,000 / day
Drone orthophotos and 3D photogrammetry models
KSh15,000 / day
Drone land and topographic mapping
KSh15,000 / day
Drone pilot training from the basics up
KSh31,000 / day
Drone construction progress monitoring
KSh15,000 / day
Drone orthophotos and 3D photogrammetry models
KSh27,000 / day
Hiring a drone pilot in Kenya
Post your requirement with the location, date and deliverable — pilots covering Nairobi, Mtito Andei, Olenguruone reply with a quote, and you compare ratings, portfolios and published rates before booking. Drone operations here are regulated — registration + licence for commercial: registration is required, and commercial work calls for kcaa registration + remote pilot licence for commercial operations. The pilot you book holds that authorisation — see the licensing panel below for the details and the official source.
See every drone pilot in Kenya for profiles, equipment and coverage, or post a requirement to have pilots come to you.
Drone Laws in Kenya
Licensing & flight requirements for pilots
Kenya's KCAA requires all drones to be registered and commercial operators to hold a Remote Pilot Licence.
Required — register your drone with the civil aviation authority
120 m typical ceiling — verify local airspace maps
Licence (commercial)
KCAA registration + Remote Pilot Licence for commercial operations
Key rules
- Register drones with KCAA
- Commercial pilots need a Remote Pilot Licence
- Fly below 400 ft (120 m), within sight
- Respect restricted zones near airports and government buildings
Always confirm with the official authority before flying.
KCAA (Kenya)Drone services in Kenya — common questions
How much does a drone pilot cost in Kenya?
Day rates for drone services currently listed in Kenya run from KSh5,000 to KSh39,000, depending on the category, crew size and equipment. Rates are published on each listing and you only release payment once you approve the work.
Do drone pilots in Kenya need a licence?
Kenya's KCAA requires all drones to be registered and commercial operators to hold a Remote Pilot Licence. Commercial work: KCAA registration + Remote Pilot Licence for commercial operations. The drone also has to be registered. Always confirm current requirements with KCAA (Kenya) before booking — the responsible pilot holds the operating authorisation.
What drone services are available in Kenya?
The busiest categories in Kenya right now are surveillance & security patrols, land & topographic surveying, orthophoto & photogrammetry, enterprise & specialised training, aerial marketing reels & ads. Each listing states what is included and the equipment used.
How do I hire a drone pilot in Kenya?
Post your requirement free and describe the location, date and deliverable. Pilots who cover that area respond with a quote, you compare ratings, portfolios and published rates, then book — payment is released only when you approve the finished work.
Need a drone pilot in Kenya?
Post your requirement free — describe the location, date and deliverable, then compare quotes from pilots who cover Kenya.
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