Drone repair

Drone repair in the Philippines: prices, rules and what to send

Updated 4 November 2026

A drone repair in the Philippines is quoted per job, after a technician has checked the fault, so we cannot confirm a fixed price list for November 2026. The quickest way to get a current price for your drone is a request on BlaBlaPrice, where sellers reply with their own offer for your model and fault. The price depends mainly on:

• the drone type and the exact model, as written on the drone or in its app
• the fault, such as a motor, gimbal, camera, battery or a damaged frame
• whether an original or a compatible part is used
• the number of drones to repair
• the deadline and the city where the drone will be handed in
• whether the repair warranty is included
• your budget, which you can state in the request

Rules and paperwork to check

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) regulates drones. Large drones of 7 kilograms (15 pounds) or more, and drones used commercially, need a UAV certificate from CAAP, so check this before you hand the drone over. The drone marking fee is ₱1,500 plus 12% VAT, and CAAP inspects the marking itself, including whether it is waterproof and made of weather-resistant ink.

Wet season and humidity

The Philippines has a wet season and a dry season instead of winter and summer, and rain and humidity are the main risks for a drone. If it has been wet or flown over water, bring it in as soon as you can and say so in the request. Ask the seller about the deadline before you send the drone, so you know when it will be back in the air.

Where drones are repaired and how they are sent

Name the city where you live: Manila, Quezon City, Cebu City, Davao City or Makati. Makati and Cebu City appear in service listings, so a drop-off in person may be possible there. For DJI drones, one owner's report says the cost estimate comes from DJI in Hong Kong, so ask where the drone will be sent and who gives the estimate. Repairs at a DJI Authorized Service Center stay under the DJI warranty.

What to write in your request

Give the exact model, describe the fault in your own words and say whether you want an original or a compatible part. Add the number of drones, your city, the deadline, whether the drone is still under warranty and your budget. Attach a photo of the damage if you have one.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the job in the chat and can add a photo. BlaBlaPrice then asks for any missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the Philippines, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to exchange them. Start with a request on the home page, or see camera and video equipment repair if the camera is the problem.