When hiring a drone filming company, it's worth comparing more than just sample reels — safety and regulatory compliance should be part of the decision too.
Three things to check
- Flight approval handling: if the location requires flight approval, does the company handle that in advance?
- Insurance: does the company carry liability insurance for potential incidents during flight?
- Portfolio and equipment: do they have relevant filming experience and equipment that delivers the video quality you need?
Why price shouldn't be the only factor
Comparing purely on price is a mistake — choosing a company that treats safety and regulatory compliance as standard practice is the most reliable way to avoid problems on shoot day. There are real cases of a shoot falling through because nobody realized the location required flight approval, so it's worth confirming upfront whether the company proactively checks approval requirements during the planning stage.
For time-sensitive shoots like weddings or events that are hard to reschedule, it's also worth discussing a backup plan in advance in case of bad weather.
