Drone Photography
Drone Photographer in Gothenburg
A drone photographer in Gothenburg takes aerial photos of the archipelago, coastal properties, venues and events, flown by an independent pilot holding a Transportstyrelsen operator registration, who maps your address against the airspace before quoting, from 3,490 kr.
Quick answers
- How much does it cost?
- Aerial photos in and around Gothenburg cost from 3,490 kr including moms: one short flight, one place, a finished set of pictures.
- How long does it take?
- 1 hour. On site, one house or venue needs half an hour to an hour once the pilot has walked the area and set up. On Styrsö, Vrångö or Donsö, add the boat each way.
- What is included?
- Your address checked against Landvetter, Säve and port restrictions before you pay anything
- Where possible, the pilot files any flight application on your behalf
- One flight on the day, with spare batteries for a second attempt if the wind drops
- Edited stills of the plot, the shoreline or the venue from several heights
- Where does it take place?
- The southern archipelago: Styrsö, Vrångö and Donsö; Marstrand; Coastal villas in Askim, Hovås and along the coast south of the city; The river and harbour: Älvsborgsbron, Eriksberg and Lindholmen
- When is the best time?
- For a sales listing, fly when the sun is high and the shadows short, so the boundaries read clearly.
The west coast is made for aerial photography: smooth granite islands, small harbours with red and white boathouses, long bridges over the river and a city that opens onto the sea. A drone shows a coastal plot, a wedding venue on an island or the layout of an outdoor event in a way that ground photos cannot.
Gothenburg also has airspace to respect: the control zone around Landvetter airport to the east, the airfield at Säve to the north, the busy port and protected sites along the river. Below: the west-coast places that tend to be simple to fly, the ones that call for an application, and what drives the quote. The legal background is in our client guide to drone rules in Sweden, and other regions are covered on the national drone page.
The pilot we put forward is independent, insured, registered with Transportstyrelsen and qualified for the category of flight your job needs. Your address is checked against the current airspace map first; if an application is required, or a spot simply cannot be flown, the written proposal tells you so before you commit.
Where the shoot happens
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The southern archipelago: Styrsö, Vrångö and Donsö
Car-free islands served by the Saltholmen boats, all bare rock, sheltered coves and tiny harbours. Island wedding venues, summer houses and that typical picture of rock, sea and red boathouses come from here.
Best time: Still summer days; the last hour of sun warms the colour of the rock
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Marstrand
North of the city, the island town with its fortress on the hill and a harbour full of sailing boats draws photographers all year. Events and regattas in summer mean more boats and people, which affects where the pilot can fly.
Best time: Early on a weekday, or after the day-trippers leave
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Coastal villas in Askim, Hovås and along the coast south of the city
Seaside houses sell on their position: how far the garden runs to the rocks, what the view takes in, which way the terrace faces. The flying conditions differ from street to street here, so the pilot looks up your address before quoting.
Best time: Midday for clear plot views; late afternoon for warmer light
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The river and harbour: Älvsborgsbron, Eriksberg and Lindholmen
The bridge, the old shipyard cranes and the modern waterfront are striking from above, but the port, industrial sites and parts of the river may be restricted or protected. Flights here are planned carefully and only where allowed.
Best time: Only where permitted; sunset over the river mouth
Typically included
- Your address checked against Landvetter, Säve and port restrictions before you pay anything
- Where possible, the pilot files any flight application on your behalf
- One flight on the day, with spare batteries for a second attempt if the wind drops
- Edited stills of the plot, the shoreline or the venue from several heights
- Files sized both for a listing site and for print
- If the spot turns out to be unflyable, a nearby alternative proposed in writing
Preparation
- Drop a pin on the map rather than just a street name; island addresses can be vague.
- Book early if the location is near Landvetter, Säve or the port.
- Say if guests, residents or passers-by will be nearby, as flying over crowds is treated differently.
- Get the owner’s or the venue’s yes for a take-off spot on their land.
- For an island job, look up the Västtrafik boat times so the session fits a return crossing.
- Mention whether the pictures go online, in print or in an advert; rules on spreading aerial images can depend on it.
- Keep a backup date: wind on the west coast often decides.
Time of day
For a sales listing, fly when the sun is high and the shadows short, so the boundaries read clearly. For mood, choose the evening: the coast faces west, so the sun drops into the Kattegat behind the islands. June evenings stretch late; in December you have a short window either side of lunch.
Weather
Wind is the main limitation on the west coast. Days with strong onshore wind or rain showers can ground the drone, while calm mornings and evenings are common in summer. Your pilot reads the forecast with you and gives a go or no-go the evening before. From November to February batteries drain faster in the cold, and there are only a few useful hours of daylight.
Getting there
Mainland jobs are reached by car. The car-free islands mean a tram to Saltholmen and a boat, with kit carried on board. Marstrand is a drive north plus a brief crossing. Whatever the journey, its cost appears as its own line in the quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does drone photography in Gothenburg cost?
From 3,490 kr with moms for stills, and from 4,990 kr for aerial film. An island crossing, a flight application or a combined ground-and-air job raises it, and each item is listed in the quote.
Can you fly near Landvetter or in the city centre?
Sometimes. The zones around Landvetter and Säve, and parts of the centre and the harbour, are controlled or restricted, so a flight there is only possible with an approval that can be refused. Send the address and the pilot tells you which case you are in.
Is the pilot registered and insured?
Yes. Before a pilot is put forward we check the Transportstyrelsen operator registration, the competence certificate that matches the flight, and liability insurance.
Can you photograph our island wedding from above?
Usually, once the pilot has confirmed the island’s airspace for your date. The drone keeps clear of the guests, and you add it to wedding photography in Gothenburg in the same request.
Can drone photos be used for a property listing?
Yes, and on the coast it is often the picture that sells the house. Book it on its own or alongside interior real estate photography.
Do you also fly in Stockholm?
We do. The capital’s airspace is different, so it has its own page: drone photography in Stockholm. For other regions, start from the national overview.
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