How Quote-Based charters work on Terasor (and how to win more bids)
Quote-Based is the charter type for specific jobs: a client describes what they need, local pilots quote, and the client picks one. It is where most bespoke work comes through.
How it flows:
The client posts a charter with the location, timing and requirements.
You submit a bid with your price and availability.
The client chooses a pilot and the payment goes into escrow.
You fly, upload the footage, and once it is approved you keep 90 percent of the charter.
What actually wins bids:
Respond quickly. Early, complete bids get read first.
Price with a reason. A clear price tied to what the job needs beats the lowest number.
Show relevant work. A bid that points to a similar shoot in your portfolio lands better than a generic one.
Be specific about availability. "I can be there Thursday morning" beats "flexible".
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