Rent a drone from a neighbor near you
A trip, a property shoot or a one-time event is the reason most people want a drone, and a camera drone is a four-figure purchase that sits in a case. Rent one for the weekend from a neighbor who flies it.
What it costs to rent a drone
Rental counters typically charge about $50 to $150 a day for a drone, plus a damage waiver and tax. On Rentsome, neighbors set their own daily rate, and it is usually lower because they are not running a store. Every booking adds a 15% service fee (minimum $2) and sales tax, both shown before you confirm. A refundable security deposit is held on your card, never charged, and released 72 hours after you return it.
A new drone runs roughly $400 to $2,000. At about $100 a day, renting stays cheaper until you have used it around 12 days in total, before counting storage, maintenance and the resale value you never get back.
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Tell us what you need and when. We ask neighbors nearby who own one, and email you the listing link, usually within a day.
Request a droneWhat people rent a drone for
- Travel and landscape footage
- Real-estate and roof photos
- Weddings and events
- Trying a model before buying
Check at pickup
- Confirm batteries, charger, propellers and the controller are included and charged.
- Ask the owner to show you a takeoff and landing.
- Check the local rules: register if required and stay out of controlled airspace.
- Photograph the drone and note any existing scratches.
Renting a drone: common questions
Do I need a license?
Recreational flying in the US requires the free FAA TRUST certificate and registration for drones over 250 grams. Commercial use needs a Part 107 license.
How does the security deposit work?
It is a hold on your card sized to the item’s declared value, never a charge. It releases automatically 72 hours after you return the item, unless the owner files a damage claim within that window.
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Before you rent a drone
Renting a camera for a trip: what to know before you book
Which camera to rent for travel, what to ask the owner, and how deposits and ID verification work for higher-value gear.
Trust scores and ID verification, explained
How Rentsome’s 0–5 trust score is calculated, what identity verification changes (deposits from 30% to 25%, higher rental limits), and how to raise your score.