Construction Drone Services on Vancouver Island

I provide professional construction drone services across Vancouver Island, supporting builders, contractors, developers, and project managers who need reliable aerial visuals captured safely, legally, and with proper planning.

I’m Transport Canada Advanced-certified, insured, and experienced in operating around active job sites. The goal is simple: capture clear, useful aerial imagery without putting people at risk or slowing work down.

If a drone can safely replace someone climbing, scaffolding, or working at height to get eyes on something, it’s usually worth having the conversation.

What Construction Drone Services Are Used For

Construction projects use aerial footage for a lot more than marketing. Common use cases include:

Progress tracking over time
Site documentation for records and reporting
Pre-build and post-build overviews
Roof, structure, and hard-to-reach inspections
Aerial context for stakeholders, clients, or planning meetings
Marketing and promotional visuals when the project is complete

Whether the goal is practical documentation or polished visuals, the approach is tailored to the project and the site.

A Safer Way to Get Eyes on a Site

Drones are often used on construction sites for one main reason: they reduce risk.

Instead of sending someone up scaffolding, onto a roof, or into an awkward or unsafe position, aerial imagery can provide:

high-resolution photos
detailed visual context
4K video footage

All without putting a person in harm’s way.

Every flight is planned to minimize risk to workers, equipment, and the surrounding area.

How Construction Flights Are Planned

Construction drone work isn’t casual flying. Each project starts with proper preparation, including:

Site surveys
Airspace checks and authorization (when required)
Flight planning and risk assessment
Clear coordination around site activity and timing

Flights are conducted in accordance with Transport Canada regulations, with safety as the priority at every stage.

If a location isn’t flyable or conditions aren’t appropriate, you’ll know upfront.

What You Receive

Depending on the project, deliverables can include:

high-resolution aerial photos
stabilized 4K video footage
edited visuals ready for use in reports, presentations, or marketing
files delivered digitally in practical formats

If you need something specific, it’s usually best discussed early so the flight can be planned accordingly.

Flexible, Project-Based Work

Construction drone services are typically project-based, not packaged.

Some projects need:

a single flight
periodic progress updates
documentation at key milestones

Everything starts with a conversation to understand the site, the goal, and what will actually be useful — not a one-size-fits-all offering.

Pricing & Scope

Construction drone work varies significantly based on site conditions, airspace, frequency, and deliverables. For that reason, construction projects are quoted on a project or hourly basis rather than fixed packages.

A short conversation is usually enough to determine whether aerial imagery makes sense and what level of coverage is actually useful.

Let’s Talk About Your Site

If you’re working on a construction project and think aerial imagery could help, I’m happy to talk it through.

Email me anytime at:
ryan@vancouverislanddrones.ca

No obligation — just a straightforward conversation to see if it’s a good fit.