I've been flying commercially for about 2 years now, mostly real estate and some construction progress shots. Currently charging $75/hour but wondering if I'm undervaluing my services. I have my Part 107, liability insurance, and decent equipment (Mavic 3 Pro).

Seeing mixed info online about rates. What should someone with my experience level be charging? Located in mid-size city in the Midwest.

Also curious - do you guys typically charge for travel time or build it into your project fee?

Since it sounds like you specifically are newer and less experienced, then your value might be, well, less than someone with years of experience. An experienced pilot should up their charge for drone services versus the newbies. That said, $75 might be low - I'd suggest $100-125 for your experience level.

I'm in a similar boat (1.5 years) and charge $85/hour plus travel if it's over 30 minutes away. The average hourly rate can range from $100 to $500, influenced by factors such as the pilot's experience, the complexity of the project, and the type of equipment used. You're definitely undercharging for 2 years experience!

Don't forget to factor in all your hidden costs! Insurance, licenses, equipment maintenance. I learned this the hard way - was charging $70/hour and barely breaking even once I calculated everything properly. Now at $110/hour and actually making a profit.