Aerial Photography Pricing

MHA Fee & Pricing structure
Aerial Photography
Terms and conditions
Effective November 1, 2011

General Aerial Photography services:
Basic mobilization: $135.00 per assignment. (Includes first hour) (Aircraft, pilot & photographer)

Photography rates: (General)

Digital prints (download) $35.00 per 10 prints
Color / B&W film: $60.00 proof sheet, Prints priced upon order.
Infra Red (B&W) Set up: $75.00, Proof prints $60.00 set. (36 max)
Infra Red (color) Set up: $90.00, Proof prints $85.00 set. (36 max)
(Infra Red assignments require a five day advance scheduling)

Aerial Photography Support.

Pilot & Aircraft (CE-172M). $195.00 per flight hour (includes fuel*)
Stand-by time $65.00 per on site hour.
Aircraft set up & mission modifications that are mission specific will be billed at standard Mountain Hawk Aviation maintenance shop rate of $70.00 per hour, straight “time & materials”. (See fees & pricing on Flight Operations page for more details)

A. If the assignment requires clearance into “restricted” or “special use airspace”, International clearance or other special pre-flight planning considerations, up to a 3 hour pilot fee may apply. Any fees for clearances, waivers etc. will be billed at cost.

B. Professional Photographer available at $75.00 per hour (not on staff)

C. Equipment rental will be billed at cost.

D. * Fuel surcharge may apply if “on site” fuel costs exceed 15% of fuel costs at Tehachapi Airport.

1. For operations outside the immediate Tehachapi California area (125 Nm radius) or for more than an eight hour duty day, the following additional costs may apply apply:

A. Any activity requiring a geographic expansion approval will be billed a $50.00 processing fee. For operations outside the US that requires approval by any foreign CAA additional costs may apply.

B. Travel expenses to or from Tehachapi Ca. will be charged as follows:
Overnight travel time will be billed at $300.00 per day .

C. Mileage in company or personal vehicles will be billed at current IRS mileage rates. A fuel surcharge* may apply depending on current fuel prices.

D. Flight time in Company or personal aircraft to location will be billed at $135.00 per flight hour plus fuel surcharge* and Enroute expenses as required

E. The following pilot/photographer reimbursable expenses will be billed at direct cost to the client:

Hotel accommodations while Enroute or at photo location/assignment.
Ground transportation expenses including taxi, rail, bus or rental vehicles.
Telephone, FAX International communication fees
Postage, FED-EX/UPS or courier services
In house or contract printing, duplication or publishing.
Data download fees.