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Drone services in Caen
William the Conqueror's city at the gateway to the D-Day beaches, Caen suits heritage and remembrance missions.
Services available in Caen
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Aerial photography in CaenAerial view of a head office or industrial site for brochures and websites
€300–900 per half-day
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Aerial video in CaenCorporate film and brand video with signature aerial shots
€500–1,800 per half-day
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Real estate drone services in CaenAerial photos of a house and its plot for a sale listing
€250–700 per assignment
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Weddings & events in CaenAerial wedding film: ceremony, venue, group photo from the sky
€400–1,500 per day
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Roof inspection in CaenRoof survey before buying or selling a property
€200–650 per job
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Facade inspection in CaenSurvey before facade renovation of an apartment or co-owned building
€300–1,200 per job
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Aerial thermal imaging in CaenThermal inspection of a ground-mounted or rooftop photovoltaic plant
€500–1,800 per job
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Construction site monitoring in CaenMonthly progress records for project owners and site meetings
€250–800 le passage
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Surveying & photogrammetry in CaenTopographic survey of land ahead of a development or subdivision project
€800–3,000 per day
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Precision agriculture in CaenNDVI vigour maps for variable-rate nitrogen application
€8–30 per hectare
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Security & surveillance in CaenNight thermal surveillance of an industrial or logistics site
€600–2,500 per day
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Immersive FPV video in CaenImmersive one-shot tour of a hotel, restaurant or gym
€700–2,500 per half-day
- High-access cleaning in CaenRoof moss removal and treatment without scaffolding €500–2,500 per job
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Drone pilot training in CaenComplete specific-category training (CATS theory + STS practical) to become a professional pilot
€350–2,800 la formation
Flying in Caen: the local context
Caen-Carpiquet airport, immediately west, imposes its CTR on part of the conurbation and its traffic grows steadily: protocols are the norm for west-side flights. The rebuilt centre and the two abbeys fall under the built-up-area scenario with Calvados prefecture notification, and the canal leads to Ouistreham, whose cross-Channel terminal is a sensitive facility.
Local demand pairs heritage — a ducal castle among Europe's largest, the Men's and Ladies' Abbeys — with remembrance tourism towards the D-Day beaches and war cemeteries (overflight tightly controlled during June commemorations), Normandy campuses, port peninsula regeneration works and the horse-breeding and farming economy of the bocage minutes away.
Worth filming in Caen
- Château de Caen
- Abbaye-aux-Hommes
- Abbaye-aux-Dames
- Mémorial de Caen
- Église Saint-Pierre
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drone service cost in Caen?
From €8 to €3,000 depending on the service: aerial photography €300–900 per half-day; aerial video €500–1,800 per half-day; real estate drone services €250–700 per assignment; weddings & events €400–1,500 per day; roof inspection €200–650 per job; facade inspection €300–1,200 per job; aerial thermal imaging €500–1,800 per job; construction site monitoring €250–800 le passage; surveying & photogrammetry €800–3,000 per day; precision agriculture €8–30 per hectare; security & surveillance €600–2,500 per day; immersive fpv video €700–2,500 per half-day; high-access cleaning €500–2,500 per job; drone pilot training €350–2,800 la formation. Every quote is free and tailored to the mission.
Can a drone fly freely in Caen?
No: CTR de l'aéroport de Caen-Carpiquet; Survol encadré des sites de mémoire lors des commémorations; Terminal transmanche de Ouistreham (emprise sensible). Our pilots prepare every flight under EU rules (open and specific categories) and file the required declarations — the lead time is built into the mission schedule.
How quickly can you fly in Caen?
Quote within one working day. Outside zones requiring authorisation, the flight is usually scheduled within a week; in controlled airspace or built-up areas, allow 5–10 working days for prior formalities.
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