Prices below are starting points for Charlotte and Gaston County listings. Larger properties, luxury packages, and retainer work are quoted individually.
HDR interior photography, priced by square footage. Every package includes exterior shots, all interior living spaces, and same-package editing.
| Tier | Sq Ft | Photos | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| StarterCondos & starter homes | Under 2,000 | 25–30 HDR photos | $150–175 |
| StandardMost single-family listings | 2,000–3,500 | 35–45 HDR photos | $200–250 |
| PremiumLarger homes, extended coverage | 3,500–5,500 | 50–60 HDR photos | $275–325 |
| LuxuryHigh-end listings, fully custom shot list | 5,500+ | 60+ HDR photos | $350+ (custom quote) |
Layer aerial coverage onto any photo package to show lot size, setting, and curb appeal from above.
| Aerial photo package (5–10 stills)Establishing shot, lot lines, neighborhood context | +$75–100 |
| Aerial video (30–60 sec edited clip)Orbit and reveal shots, fully edited | +$125–150 |
| Combined photo + video aerialBoth of the above, bundled | +$175–200 |
| Twilight aerialGolden-hour aerial with interior lights on | +$75 |
Smooth, cinematic room-to-room footage for listings that need more than photos to sell the flow of a space.
| Basic walkthrough (60–90 sec, no drone)Ground-only, room-to-room | $200–250 |
| Full cinematic walkthrough (interior + drone)Ground gimbal footage blended with aerial | $350–450 |
| Social media cutdowns (Reels/TikTok, 3 clips)Vertical, hook-first edits from the same footage | +$75 |
Mapping, inspections, and documentation work outside a standard listing package.
| Land / lot orthomosaic mappingStitched aerial map for civil, survey, or land use | $0.05–0.10/acre (min. $150) |
| Construction progress documentation (monthly retainer)Recurring site flights with dated photo sets | $200–400/mo |
| Volumetric measurement (stockpile/excavation)Cut-and-fill and stockpile volume estimates | $250–400 per visit |
| Insurance / storm damage aerial inspectionDocumentation for adjusters and claims | $150–250 |
| Solar survey (roof analysis)Roof condition and orientation for solar planning | $150–200 |
| Matterport 3D tourWalkable 3D scan for MLS, agent sites, and social | $200–300 (based on sq ft) |
| Telecom / cell tower inspectionStructural and equipment inspection, scoped per site | Custom quote |
Applies on top of package pricing when conditions call for it. Nothing here is a surprise, it's quoted upfront.
| Rush turnaround (24-hour delivery) | +25–35% of package total |
| Twilight shoot add-on | +$75 |
| Occupied / cluttered home surcharge | +$25–50 |
For agents and brokerages booking multiple shoots per month.
| 3–5 listings/month | 10% off |
| 6–10 listings/month | 15% off |
| 10+ listings/month (retainer) | 20% off + priority scheduling |
Standard delivery is 24–48 hours after the shoot. Need it faster? Rush 24-hour delivery is available for a surcharge.
Yes. Onyx Creative Media operates under an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate with active per-flight liability insurance on every job.
Charlotte and Gaston County, North Carolina. Travel is free within 15 miles of base location, $0.65/mile beyond that.
Turn on all lights, open blinds and curtains, and clear clutter, personal photos, trash cans, and vehicles from the driveway before we arrive. A prepped property means better photos and a faster shoot.
Yes. Monthly retainer pricing is available for construction progress documentation and recurring content packages. Reach out with your scope for a custom quote.
Card, ACH, and Venmo/Zelle for returning clients. Payment is due at time of delivery unless a retainer agreement is in place.
Every event, retainer, and public-sector job is scoped individually. Reach out with the details and you'll have a quote within one business day.