Drones are heavily restricted in Egypt — official travel-advisory guidance notes that photographing military sites and the Suez Canal is illegal, and drones specifically require Ministry of Defence permission, which isn't practical to arrange for a typical tourist trip. Bringing one without the correct permission risks confiscation.
Camera fees and restrictions at sites
Many sites charge a separate camera fee on top of the entrance ticket, and some tomb interiors restrict or fully prohibit photography to protect fragile paintings — this varies by site and can change, so it's worth asking your guide before assuming you can shoot freely everywhere. Mobile phone photography, by contrast, is free of charge at government-run sites, a useful distinction if you're deciding what gear to bring.
Early morning light is genuinely excellent at most major sites, both for quality of light and because it's before the day's crowds build — a practical reason, beyond comfort, to favor the early excursions most itineraries already schedule.
Camera fees are a particularly common surprise at Cairo's museums — see Is the Egyptian Museum Worth a Full Day? for what to expect there specifically.