Drone videography and light shows for weddings and events

Aerial shots of the venue, the ceremony site and the send-off, or a small light show to close the night. Here is where to find drone pilots and wedding videographers who fly.

Last checked October 2026 · How we chose

Before you book

Ask the venue first. Many venues have their own rules on drones.
Flying directly over guests is restricted by FAA rules; ask the pilot how they will plan shots safely.
Ask for proof of FAA Part 107 certification and liability insurance.

Companies to know

Listed in no particular order.

The Knot (wedding videographer directory)

What they do: Wedding vendor marketplace. Its videographer directory includes local videographers who offer drone footage as part of wedding packages.
Coverage: US-wide directory, searchable by location.
How booking works: Browse portfolios and use its "Request Quote" feature to contact vendors.
Published pricing?: Set by each vendor; some listings show starting prices.

Good fit

Wedding-specialist videographers who already shoot ceremonies and receptions.

Keep in mind

Not every videographer flies a drone; ask for FAA Part 107 certification and venue approval.

Source: The Knot wedding videographers

Droners.io

What they do: Marketplace where you post a drone job and licensed local pilots bid on it. Weddings and parties/events are listed job categories.
Coverage: Pilots in many US areas; availability depends on who is near you.
How booking works: Post a job, compare bids, portfolios and reviews, chat with pilots, then pay through the platform after you receive your footage.
Published pricing?: Yes, partly. Its client FAQ publishes its marketplace fee and a typical hourly range; each job is priced by pilot bids.

Good fit

Several quotes from one post.
Payment held until you have reviewed the work.

Keep in mind

A client marketplace fee is added, per its FAQ.
It checks pilots for drone licenses, but says it does not verify extra licenses some jobs need (such as land surveying).

Source: Droners.io how it works · Droners.io client FAQ

Thumbtack

What they do: General local-services marketplace with an aerial photography category. Useful for event and party coverage as well as photos.
Coverage: US-wide directory; results depend on your ZIP code.
How booking works: Describe the project and your ZIP code, compare matched pros, message them and book; you pay the pro directly.
Published pricing?: Pros set their own prices; Thumbtack also publishes a general aerial photography cost guide.

Good fit

Easy to compare several local pros and their profiles.
Covers drone work bundled with ground photography or events.

Keep in mind

Thumbtack notes that some listed pros pay for visibility.
Not drone-specific; confirm each pro holds an FAA Part 107 certificate and insurance.

Source: Thumbtack aerial photographers · Thumbtack aerial photography cost guide

Sky Elements

What they do: Turnkey drone light show producer based in Coppell, Texas: custom show design, permitting, FAA-certified pilots and on-site execution, including pyro drones. Clients range from cities and sports teams to brands and private events, including weddings.
Coverage: Says it performs in all 50 states and internationally.
How booking works: Contact by phone, email or video consultation for a custom quote.
Published pricing?: Yes. It publishes a drone show cost guide with starting ranges by show size.

Good fit

Describes itself as the largest drone light show provider in the US, with many large public shows in its portfolio.
All-inclusive pricing per its cost guide (design through insurance).

Keep in mind

Peak dates such as the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve cost more, per its cost guide.
Large shows need launch space and permits that take time.

Source: Sky Elements · Sky Elements cost guide · Sky Elements wedding shows

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