Sydney CBD Β· Ryde Β· Inner West Β· North Shore Β· Eastern Suburbs

Fast.
Local.
Drone
Photography.

Simple, professional, and affordable drone photography and videography. Real estate, roof inspections, commercial property. No production crew, no upselling, no nonsense.

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Roof Inspections

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The Work

Portfolio & Reviews

Full portfolio and verified client reviews on dronesforhire.com.au

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Hi, I'm Josh

I started drone photography because I genuinely enjoy capturing Sydney from above, and recently started helping local people do the same without the usual hassle. I fly a few times a week; the rest of the time you'll find me running around a hospital learning medicine, teaching kids at the local public school about debating and public speaking, or tutoring for the HSC.

I focus on being approachable, reliable, and easy to work with. No middlemen, no account managers, no automated quote systems. Just an email to me directly.

If you're looking for a five-person production crew and top-of-the-line post-production, you're in the wrong place. If you're looking for one decently qualified, rather enthusiastic guy with a drone at non-ripoff prices, you're in exactly the right place.

The Kit

DJI Mini 4K, compact, ideal for fast local jobs around Ryde and Inner Sydney, including restricted airspace. Shoots auto 4K, 4:3, J+RAW, AEB mode. Modified EV and WB on request. Small drone, good results.

$20 Roof inspections from
<$100 Most real estate jobs
15min Fastest local jobs
1–2hr Quote reply time
DJI Mini 4K drone
The kit: DJI Mini 4K

What It Costs

The difference between me and a "company" is that they're trying to make a living off of you, while I just want to fund next Friday night and build my skills flying for fun.

AFFORDABLE
Roof Inspection
$20–30
Simple residential roof inspection. Photos for you to get accurate quotes from tradespeople without guessing.
EXPERIENCED
Real Estate
<$100
Most residential real estate jobs sit comfortably under $100, including multiple angles and deliverables.
CUSTOM
Commercial / Custom
Ask me
Larger sites, video, complex operations. I'll give you a fair quote with no hidden fees or unnecessary add-ons.
Public liability insurance is optional and generally under $25. This will be clearly specified in your quote. All quotes include a copy of my CASA Commercial Accreditation, ARN, and insurance policy for your records.

What You Can Expect

After you email me, here's what you'll get back, usually within 1–2 hours. Technical details in parts 3 to 5 are supplied too.

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Price

Clear pricing including or excluding optional public liability insurance (generally under $25), clearly specified.

02

Timeframe

Rough ETA including discussion of weather, access issues, and what works for you.

03

Credentials

A copy of my CASA Commercial Accreditation, ARN, and public liability insurance policy for your records.

04

Flight Plan

Detailed annotations on Google Earth screenshots explaining my plan, which you can comment on or adjust.

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Shooting Details

Standard or custom: auto 4K, 4:3, J+RAW, AEB mode. Modified EV and WB on request.

Quick Quote

Fill this out and it'll open an email to drone@joshuachan.com.au with all the details pre-filled. Or just email me directly. Your call.

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FAQ

Yes. I hold a CASA Commercial Accreditation and an ARN. I'll send you copies before any job, so you have them on file. I also have access to public liability insurance for a reasonable price - see pricing.
The DJI Mini 4K is well-suited for restricted areas around Ryde and Inner Sydney, including reduced ceilings of 300ft or lower, and time- or NOTAM-based no-fly zones. Just let me know in your quote request and I'll confirm feasibility. Do note that I am not licenced to fly near airports, at night, or over large crowds.
I'm based in Ryde and primarily fly around Ryde, Inner West, North Shore, and the Sydney CBD and Eastern Suburbs. Travel further out is possible. Just ask and I'll let you know if there's a small travel add-on.
We'll reschedule. I'll flag any weather concerns in the quote reply, and if conditions deteriorate on the day, we find another time. Rescheduling is free β€” reshooting isn't!
Yes, the drone shoots 4K video as well. Just specify what you want in your quote request. Note: I focus on clean, unedited or lightly edited footage rather than full cinematic post-production.
I'm a medical student, not a business trying to make a living off drone photography. I fly because I enjoy it. Lower overheads, no marketing team, no sales commission. Just me and a drone. The work is the same; the bill is smaller.