Business & Property Drone Services on Vancouver Island

Jan 21

Most businesses already have plenty of photos.

Menus, interiors, people smiling at tables, drinks on patios. Those images matter, but they also tend to look like everyone else’s. What’s often missing is context. Where the business actually is, what surrounds it, and why the location itself is part of the experience.

That’s where aerial imagery makes sense.

Vancouver Island Drones provides professional drone services for businesses and properties across Vancouver Island, with a focus on restaurants, cafés, hotels, resorts, and unique commercial spaces where setting and surroundings add real value.

Showing the Part People Don’t See From the Ground

On Vancouver Island, location is often the selling point.

A waterfront patio, a tucked-away café, a resort surrounded by trees, or a building with views people don’t fully appreciate from the parking lot. Aerial photos and video help tell that story in a single glance.

Instead of just showing what’s on the table or inside the building, aerials show:

Where the business sits
How close it is to the ocean, forest, or town
The scale and layout of the property
The overall atmosphere before someone ever arrives

It’s not about hype. It’s about giving people a clear sense of place.

Where Aerials Make the Most Sense

Aerial imagery works especially well for businesses and properties where surroundings matter as much as the service itself.

Common examples include:

Restaurants, cafés, and pubs with patios, views, or outdoor spaces
Hotels and resorts highlighting buildings, grounds, and location
Lodges and destination-style properties
Unique or commercial properties where context adds appeal
Website updates, social media, and seasonal marketing

Used alongside ground-level photography, aerials add a layer most businesses don’t have. And that difference tends to stand out.

Planned, Legal, and Low-Impact Flying

Drone work around businesses isn’t something you just show up and wing.

All flights are planned in advance and conducted in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. That includes airspace checks, authorization when required, and careful planning around guests, staff, and day-to-day operations.

Flights are done discreetly and at appropriate times. If a location isn’t suitable to fly, or conditions aren’t right, that’s communicated upfront.

The goal is simple: capture strong visuals without disrupting the business or the guest experience.

What You Receive

Depending on the project, deliverables typically include:

High-resolution aerial photos
Stabilized 4K video footage
Edited visuals ready for websites, social media, or marketing use
Digital delivery in practical formats

If there’s a specific goal in mind, it’s best discussed early so the flight and deliverables are planned around it.

Flexible, Project-Based Work

There are no rigid packages or one-size-fits-all pricing.

Some businesses need a one-time shoot. Others want occasional updates or visuals for a new website or campaign. Everything starts with a short conversation to understand the property, the goal, and whether aerial imagery is actually the right fit.

If it makes sense, we move forward. If it doesn’t, you’ll know that too.

Other Aerial Projects

While business and property work is a major focus, other project-based aerial requests are considered depending on location, airspace, and overall fit.

If you’re unsure whether your project applies, it’s always worth asking.

Let’s Talk

If you own or manage a business or property on Vancouver Island and think aerial imagery could help, I’m happy to talk it through.

No pressure. Just a straightforward conversation to see if it makes sense.