Building Our Brand (Just Like You Build Everything Else Worth a Damn)

Look, when I started Island Drones a little while back, I had grand visions of flying over pristine beaches and getting paid a king's ransom for it. Turns out, everyone else in Victoria had the same damn idea, and the real estate media scene is a race to the bottom faster than a drone with a dead battery. Lesson learned, and probably the first of many.

So, like any good builder who hits a rock, you pivot. You adapt. You figure out what actually works and, more importantly, what sticks. For us, that's been about doing right by people. It’s not rocket surgery, right? Show up, do solid work, don't cut corners, and treat folks like you want to be treated. Turns out, that's how you build repeat business, and that's how you build real relationships.

And speaking of building, you might have noticed a little groundwork happening with our name. We started as Island Drones, and that's been home. But just like a solid foundation needs the right framing, we're making a shift. We're officially transitioning to Vancouver Island Drones. Why? Because it's who we are. It's where we work. And honestly, it just sounds better. We're still the same crew, flying the same top-shelf gear, with the same obsession for getting the perfect shot. Just putting the name where it belongs.

We're in this for the long haul. We're not chasing one-off gigs where everyone's trying to lowball the next guy. We're looking for partners – folks who value quality, appreciate a bit of honesty, and maybe even a laugh or two. Whether you’re pouring concrete, topping off a roof, or just need to show off a project that deserves more than a blurry phone pic, we want to be the team you call first.

We're building our business the same way you build yours: brick by brick (or drone shot by drone shot), with a focus on trust, good work, and making sure everyone walks away happy. Because that’s how you build something that actually lasts.