Drone Services Pricing
We make it exceptionally easy for you to get a good price for your project, no more no less.
We have leveraged the latest AI tech to review drone services pricing so you don’t have to.
If you search “drone services pricing Canada” Google’ Ai snippet tells you that the hourly rate for drone service pricing range from $100/hr for entry level work to $500/hr for drone experts.
With 10 years invested, countless hours and missions flow, and having developed several first in Canada drone workflows we ARE experts in the drone space!
Why are we charging near entry level rates as experts?
It’s a competitve industry with fairly low barrier to entry so we need to compete on price to get you as a client, full stop. Once we do we know that we WILL be your drone services provider. We know this because we have so many repeat clients, some that have paid more, some that have paid less but they stay with us because we provide incredible results at an exceptionally fair price.
We know our value but we understand and respect your right to choose.
Bottom line: We want to be the best value for you while giving you the best for your project! Email or call, let’s get started!
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+Drone Services Pricing - Ranges
These are typical ranges for drone services pricing. Your project may be more or less since the pricing for your project is tailored specifically to your needs. We have a lot of experience so rest assured that once we’ve provided you a quote, your pricing will as promsied. No funny business!
Media Capture
- Expert Visuals
- Min 4K Quality
- Cinematic Shots
- Any Format
- When You Need It!
Inspections
- Enterprise Grade Eq.
- Proven Workflows
- Advanced Pilots
- Min 5 Million Liability
- Experience Matters!
Mapping
- Mapping Drones
- GNSS Recievers
- Mapping Exports
- AutoCAD Deliverable
- Direct to Desktop!
Data ++
- Expert Planning
- Efficient Execution
- Engineering Review
- Detailed Analysis
- Reports You Can Trust!
Google Client Reviews
Drone Services Pricing Details
Here is a bit more insight on pricing for aerial media and data capture. Every project is different but we categorize our pricing according to the level of effort required to get the job done right.
Drone Services Pricing for Media Capture
Drone services pricing for drone media capture starts at $399.00. We also recover travel costs to and from each location.
First and foremost our aerial photography pricing includes; a thorough review of our clients operations and objectives to ensure we deliver exactly what’s needed. If you aren’t completely satisfied we will reshoot it for free, but this has never happened!
Drone services pricing for each project also includes a thorough risk review, site planning, airspace approvals, equipment preparation, mobilization/demobilization, a highly skilled and qualified advanced operations drone pilot, data management, and sharing. To protect our client we also carry 5 million aviation liability, and 5 million general commercial liability insurance.
We specialize in drone photo and video capture for websites, social media marketing, digital ads, virual tours/interactive media, profiles and case studies, project porfolios and more.
Drone marketing media suits commercial real estate and property development, senior living, tourism and hospitality, events, cinema and movies, corporate branding, construction and infrastructure projects, advertising, and much more.
We also create post-production marketing videos. If you need great video content to support your project you can count on us to get it done. Check out this example for created for Ecosystem, this one created for Flyover Canada or this one we worked on for Colliers Commercial real estate!
Drone Inspections Services Cost
Curious about drone services pricing? Our drone inspections start at just $1199.00, but costs can vary depending on the type of inspection, the equipment deployed, the complexity/risk linked to the work and the level of effort required.
While data collection for inspections is similar to drone media capture, it takes things a step further. Drone inspections require specialized equipment, an experienced pilot, a dedicated visual observer, a fully tested workflow, advanced software, and expert-level knowledge to ensure accurate and reliable results.
Many inspections take place in challenging environments—often near high-value assets—so safety and protection are a top priority. That’s why we carry $5 million in CGL and aviation liability insurance to give our clients peace of mind.
We’ve successfully conducted inspections on wind turbines, dams, bridge infrastructure, telecom towers, radio towers, building facades, roofs, construction sites, industrial boilers, flare stacks and water towers. Over the years, we’ve also mapped and surveyed numerous properties for various development projects.
Want to see an example of an inspection service line? Check out our info on wind turbine blade inspections or reach out—we’re happy to help
Drone Mapping, and Surveying
Looking for drone services pricing? Our drone-based mapping and surveying operations start at just $1,999. There are two main cost components to consider:
- Cost for Operations (a flat fee)
- Cost for Processing (charged per acre + any additional costs)
The operations fee is a fixed price, while processing costs depend on the size of the area, the complexity of the project, and the number of features included in the AutoCAD exports.
For basic drone mapping projects in rural areas, pricing is around $35 per acre. More complex as-built feature extraction projects typically range from $60 to $80 per acre.
Since every project is unique, total costs can vary quite a bit. If you’re unsure about pricing for your specific needs feel free to reach out and share the details for a quick quote.
For more details, check out our Aerial Mapping & Surveying services, learn more about Drone-Based Surveying, or explore how we extract line work from drone data.
Got questions about drone services pricing? We’d love to help—just ask!
Drone Pricing for Drone Data Transformation
When it comes to drone services pricing, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach—especially for complex projects that require data processing and analysis. At Recon Aerial, we don’t just capture drone footage; we transform data into valuable insights through advanced processing, AI-driven analysis, and expert reporting.
For example, we completed a first-of-its-kind project for SNC-Lavalin and Ontario Power Generation, mapping damage on a remote hydroelectric dam. This involved flight planning, data collection, AI processing, and engineering review—over 300 hours of work! The result? A detailed damage map, engineering reports, and AutoCAD diagrams used to secure funding for major repairs.
Because projects like these are so specialized, drone services pricing varies. Factors like project complexity, equipment, legal requirements, data interpretation, and location all impact costs. While pricing can range from $5K to $100K+, we tailor every quote based on your specific needs.
Some examples of our high-end drone services include:
- Wind turbine blade inspections – AI-powered defect reports down to the millimeter.
- Dam and bridge inspections with defect markups
- Land development mapping – Georeferenced overlays for site development, as-built creation, and urban planning.
Whether you need aerial inspections, surveys, or custom data analysis, we provide expert solutions with clear, value-driven pricing.
Let’s chat about your project and find the best approach for you!
Principle Drone Services
- Up to 5.1 K drone video footage
- No Limit to Media (Photos or Video)
- Reshoot Free, if needed (but this is never needed)
- High resolution sensors
- Infrared inspection capability
- AI backed reporting
- Mapping specific sensors
- GNSS survey receivers
- Aerial to AutoCAD deliverables
- Site progress shots
- Live streaming 24/7 timelapse
- Mapping, earthworks and site logistics
Have Questions? We Have Answers.
We love hearing from you but just in case we can answer a few questions about projects and pricing first!
- the address or map pin for the work location (needed)
- a brief description of the work that's needed and the deliverable (needed)
- the timing, when you need to deliverable (needed)
- a description of your audience what is thegoal or application for the project (optional)
site contacts as required (optional)
We provide drone photos and videos usually within 24 hours.
Inspections and resulting reports take a little longer, 1 to 2 weeks depending on the type of work and complexity.
Mapping and surveying deliverables generally within a week.
We use different download services but they all generally work the same. You will simply receive an email with the link. Once you select the link your download will start automatically.
Yes, sometimes. We do not fly in the rain, and sometimes it can be too windy to fly. However, we plan well ahead to minimize any schedule changes.
We like to have a week in advance of the work in order to plan the operation properly and discuss all details. Of course, sometimes we're able to do it within a few days. For work in class F restricted airspace we need a minimum of two weeks to get the required permissions.
We accept credit card payment, etransfer and cheques.
No, we trust you!
Our payment terms are net 30. We encourage our clients to pay promptly to avoid potential interest charges.
Our prices are fair, but we're always open to discussions especially in a larger projects.
No unfortunately, the copyright is assigned to the content creator under copyright law. You can use the media as you wish since we extend user rights to you, YOU paid for it. However, if third parties wish to use the media they need to contact us for a quote so that we can extend digital user rights to them.