Drone by Nature

How it works

One Platform | Two Opportunities

Drone by Nature brings together two powerful commercial opportunities within one professional ecosystem. Whether you want to license exceptional aerial content or connect with a qualified drone professional, the platform gives you access to the people, services and creative work you need.

Discover and License Aerial Content

Explore premium aerial photography and footage created by drone professionals from around the world. Customers can discover distinctive content for commercial and creative projects, while contributors can showcase and license their work to a global audience.

Connect with Drone Professionals

Find experienced drone professionals offering services across a wide range of industries and specialisations. Businesses can discover the expertise they need, while professionals can showcase their services, build their reputation and connect directly with clients.

For clients and buyers

Find the content and expertise your project needs

License aerial stock media

  1. Search and browse

    Explore premium aerial photography and footage created by drone professionals from around the world, by keyword, collection, location, resolution and more.

    Explore stock media
  2. Review the details

    Each listing shows a watermarked preview, technical details such as resolution and format, the licence and the contributor behind the work.

    Browse collections
  3. License or download

    Message the contributor through the built-in chat to discuss usage rights, then purchase through secure checkout, or download free content directly. Contributors set their own licensing terms.

    See pricing
  4. Access your files

    Your purchases and licensed downloads stay available in your account.

    Go to my account

Hire a drone professional

  1. Find a drone professional

    Search Drone-as-a-Service providers by industry, drone type and location, in a list or on the map.

    Find a pilot
  2. Review profile and services

    Compare services, rates, equipment, portfolios and credentials on each professional's public profile.

    Browse professionals
  3. Message the pilot directly

    Describe your project and collaborate one-on-one with the provider through the platform.

    Start with a service
  4. Book a date

    With a DaaS Clients membership you can request a slot from the pilot's calendar; the pilot confirms or proposes a new time.

    View DaaS plans

For drone professionals

Become a Drone by Nature Professional

Your Drone by Nature profile becomes your professional identity across the platform, connecting your services, portfolio, contributions, achievements and community activity in one place.

  1. Create your professional profile

    Showcase your experience, qualifications, specialist skills, portfolio and operating areas through a dedicated public profile.

    Create a free account
  2. Sell stock media

    Upload your aerial photography and footage, add its details and set your licensing terms. Approved content is published to the marketplace.

    Contribute footage
  3. Offer drone services

    Present your services across the Drone-as-a-Service Marketplace and connect directly with potential clients. You decide your pricing, availability and service area.

    List your services
  4. Get discovered

    Appear in the professional directory, site search and the Find a Pilot map, so businesses looking for qualified drone expertise can reach you.

    See the directory
  5. Get paid

    Track your earnings in your account and request a payout to PayPal or by bank transfer.

    Earnings & payouts

Community

Where the Drone Industry Connects

Drone by Nature is more than a marketplace. It is a professional community where people connect, collaborate, exchange knowledge and celebrate one another’s achievements.

Weekly Drone Challenge

Submit approved footage to the current theme, vote for the strongest aerial work and see top entries recognised with homepage visibility, winner badges and profile recognition.

View the challenge

Knowledge Hub

Read technical articles, field reports and research from drone professionals, or submit your own article for editorial review.

Explore the Knowledge Hub

Community forum

Ask questions, share flight reports and techniques, and exchange knowledge with drone professionals around the world.

Join the conversation

Academic Partners & Drone Schools

Drone by Nature works with selected training institutions, academies, schools and educational organisations worldwide to help drone pilots launch and grow their professional careers. Pilots who complete training with an approved Academic Partner may be eligible for 12 months of complimentary DaaS membership after verification of their training credentials.

Learn about the programme

Create your profile and begin exploring the Drone by Nature ecosystem.

Pay only for what you need, when you need it. No hidden fees, and no confusing packages.

Questions?

Get in touch with our team

Not sure where to start? Send us a message and we’ll point you in the right direction.

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