What you can earn in Mallorca
Mallorca is the broader, steadier sibling to Ibiza. Luxury finca rentals across the Tramuntana, golf resorts in the south, sailing and yacht photography around Palma and Port d'Andratx, and a strong international real estate market (German, British, Scandinavian buyers) all generate demand, and the season runs longer. The island's range -- mountain villages, cliff-top homes, long sandy beaches -- keeps your brief list varied. Palma Airport controls airspace over much of the south coast, while the north and the Tramuntana are usually easier to plan.
Typical earnings
€400 to €900 for a half-day finca or villa shoot and €500 to €1,500 for golf or yacht content, with 90% going straight to you.
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Jobs you would take on in Mallorca
Luxury Finca and Real Estate
High-end villa and finca listings across the Tramuntana, Pollensa, and the Andratx coast routinely use drone marketing. International buyers rely on aerial video and dedicated drone tours to commit to viewings.
Golf Course Aerial Photography
Mallorca's network of championship golf courses (Son Vida, Pula, Alcanada) commission aerial coverage for marketing and tournament events. Shoulder-season shoots avoid disrupting play during peak tourism months.
FPV Cinematic Videography
First-person-view pilots produce smooth flythrough footage for finca interior tours, resort walkthroughs, and yacht content. FPV has become standard for premium villa marketing because the format conveys spatial scale and finish quality better than static video.
Qualifications you need for Mallorca drone work
Spain's AESA regulates drone flight under EU Open and Specific category rules, so you need operator registration and the appropriate competency certificate (A1/A3 or A2). Palma de Mallorca Airport has a large controlled-airspace footprint over the south, including Palma and Magaluf, which needs AESA notification or specific authorisation depending on the operation. The Tramuntana and other natural parks carry takeoff and landing restrictions, and summer beach overflights with bathers need clearance. Northern and mountain locations are generally the simplest to plan.
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How Terasor works
Create your free pilot profile
List your drone, certifications, and territory so clients can match you to the right work.
Browse and bid on charters
Clients post jobs; you submit a price and a proposed date, or upload footage directly on fixed-price charters.
Get paid, keep 90%
Payment is held in escrow and released once the client reviews your footage.
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Frequently asked questions
How much can I earn as a drone pilot in Mallorca?
Finca and villa marketing shoots usually pay EUR 400 to 900 for a half day, golf course coverage EUR 500 to 1,500 per project, and sailing or yacht content EUR 500 to 1,500 depending on vessel size. Premium resort campaigns are quoted per project. You price your own bids and keep 90% after the flat 10% fee.
Do I need an AESA certificate to take jobs in Mallorca?
Yes. Commercial work needs AESA operator registration and the competency certificate matching your flights. Because much of the south sits under Palma Airport airspace, you also handle AESA notification or authorisation for those locations. List your certification and FPV capability on your profile so the right briefs find you.
What types of drone jobs are most common in Mallorca?
Luxury finca and real estate, golf course aerial photography, FPV cinematic interior tours, sailing and yacht content around Palma and Port Adriano, and resort and tourism marketing. Real estate and villa work are the year-round base, with golf and sailing strongest in the warmer months.
How does bidding work on Terasor?
For Quote-Based charters you submit a EUR price and a date and the client selects a bid. For Fixed-Price charters the fee is set and you upload footage to claim it. Funds are held in Stripe escrow and released to you, minus the flat 10%, once the client reviews your deliverables.
Can I fly in the Tramuntana mountains for a job?
Mostly yes, with takeoff and landing restrictions in some natural park zones. Many of the photogenic villages -- Valldemossa, Deia, Soller -- sit just outside the protected boundaries and make good launch points. Pilots scout permitted launch locations in advance and stay clear of nesting cliffs in spring. Knowing those boundaries lets you say yes to mountain briefs with confidence.
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