Drone Services Pricing
What do Drone Services Cost?
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! Email mail us, let’s get started!
Don't Take Our Word For it! - Client Testimonials for Drone Services
We worked with Recon Aerial for a drone scout to prepare for a film shoot – Brian was exceptional to work with. Both their drone work and project management was top-notch in the industry. We will absolutely hire them again.
Rio Mitchell
Recon Aerial has been a tremendous and reliable partner for our projects. Brian is a delight to work with and easily interpreted our vision for our deliverables for Carleton University Advancement. Hi recommend for Recon Aerial!
Trevor Lewis
Recon Aerial provided detailed attention to the project, excellent quality and they were fun to work with. I’m hoping to work with them again in the future!
Daegan McNeaney
Recon Aerial provided a great service for a reasonable price and worked with us to meet our timelines.
Ethan
Excellent work; Brian was careful and attentive to what I was after for my independent film, and then executed the commission with creativity and a good eye. Highly recommended.
Ross Turnbull
We used Recon Aerial to capture images during the inauguration of a new Distribution Center in Guelph, ON, and from the initial contact to the end of the mandate, Brian was very professional. The images were taken outside of the building and inside were of very high quality and Brian and his teammate were all ears to the directions we gave them. The event involved high-level guests, including Ontario’s Prime Minister. His security team was in complete trust even though the drone had to fly in the same room while he was doing a speech at the lectern. I highly recommend Recon Aerial for any corporate video needs.
Sylvain Mayo, Pro-Staging
Wow!! Thank you Brian for capturing the beauty of our family farm property with your amazing aerial video.
Brian is professional, pleasant and passionate about his work.
It’s easy to see why he comes so highly recommended.Beverley Brownrigg
Easy to work with, quick, convenient service!
Samantha Dueck
Super professional drone pilot and amazing human! Thanks for your amazing work, Brian. Highly recommended!
Sebastian Savoy
Brian was really easy to work with and delivered exactly what we needed for our video and more!
Ben Rivera
Brian is very professional and was amazing. I needed some work done with the drones in specific areas, he not only got the work done but suggested other areas that were extremely helpful and he went over and above to help us. Likewise, he responds to calls and emails very quickly. If your looking for a reliable and dependant person look no further Brian and Recon Aerial is your way to go.
Sarria Family
Brian was friendly and extremely helpful.
Nick Assad
We had a project that was on a very short timeframe. Brian was too busy at the time to take on our project. But he went above and beyond to provide alternatives to help us do what we needed to do. He certainly didn’t have to do that, but he did. Which very much speaks to his character and the integrity of his business. I won’t hesitate to use Brian and Recon Aerial’s services in the future.
Jordan Nicoluss
We had the pleasure of working with Recon Aerial on our latest feature and we would definitely recommend their service. Brian is passionate about his work and he demonstrates that through his work. Even with the schedule changes (which will occur often when you’re waiting for that perfect day) and various requirements, Brian was patient and would even provide professional advice and suggest certain shots to maximise the possibilities. We really appreciate their time and help. Until next time!
Isabelle Primeau
Great experience working with Brian! He helped capture my dad’s land beautifully with his work. Would definitely recommend!
Megan
We had a fantastic experience working with Brian as he captured work being performed on our construction site downtown Toronto. He was very organized and thoughtful in his planning, taking extra precautions to address our particular safety needs. He arrived on site early, staying attentive despite long hours and plan adjustments, capturing all the various shots we’d hoped to. The video Recon Aerial produced is spectacular, a work of art. Many thanks Brian!
Laura Henderson
Brian did an awesome job with our capture and followed instructions perfectly. I definitely recommend Recon Aerial for drone services!
Karoline Kalivas
Working with Brian Stoneman from Recon Aerial, was great from start to finish. Brian was both professional and responsive. The attention to detail and the quality of the aerial footage captured exceeded my expectations and I will continue to make use of their services in the future.
Reid Paxton
Our company hired Recon Ariel to put together a promotional video to showcase our snow removal operation. They came out several times during the day and night and worked extremely hard to gather footage for us. The video they put together for us was better than I could ever imagine. This company went above and beyond to make this project a success and I would highly recommend them to anyone. We look forward to continuing to work with Recon Aerial and Brian in the future!
Dan Lanthier
Thanks David, we appreciate the feedback and it was great working with JLL.
David Johnston
Wonderful!! I had Recon Aerial come out to take some images and videos of our new home and everything turned out beautiful!! They went above and beyond all expectations and are such kind and friendly people to work with, also offered such great service!! I will definitely have them come back in the future!! What a fun and wonderful experience. Thank you!! I would highly recommend Brian and his team!!
Caitlin Johnston
Great company to work with— As a customer, you always want a service provider to put your needs first and Recon aerial does just that. I had to change my wedding date several times due to COVID-19, Recon Aerial was always accommodative; something one doesn’t always get from vendors. Up until the day of my wedding, all formal dealings were done via email/phone and there was no single second I felt like I was not being well taken care of. Thank you Recon Aerial for your wonderful work— highly recommend this company for all video needs.
Peter Nshimiyimana
There are lots of drone companies out there that could have completed our project but Recon Aerial (Brian) made all the difference. Everything from the proposal, the attention to detail, process, communication to personality. Recon Aerial was top-notch!
Intiaz Rahim, 3D Design
Our commercial real estate company has hired Recon Aerial a few times now to take drone photos for our listings. We’re always very impressed with the quality of photos we receive as well as the quick turnaround time. Brian at Recon Aerial was a pleasure to work with and would definitely recommend his services!
Amy Ruffner, JLL
Working with Brian and the Recon Aerial team has been a pleasure over the last 1.5yrs. We have used their services for Building Envelope investigations at a variety of existing high-rise buildings throughout the City of Ottawa. The video footage is of excellent quality and allows for our staff to complete successful and detailed visual reviews without the safety risks and costs associated with scaffolding or swing stages. – CEL Team
Capacity Engineering
Worked with Brian to get some building footage in the middle of winter. He was flexible enough to capture some great shots in one of the few windows when the conditions allowed for it. Very happy with the results.
Max Cordeau-Andrews, Akelius
I had a concept that required aerial shots of the university campus with a quick turnaround. I contacted Recon Aerial when I was doing research on local drone companies. From the get-go, I was very impressed with not only the depth of experience this company had but also with the owner’s (Brian Stoneman) professional approach. As it turned out we not only used them for the aerial footage but also third-party animation and project management of the introduction video. The video came to life as I envisioned and the experience was nothing but positive.
Sally Babson
Recon Aerial (Brian) has provided amazing service to our Circle K team in Central Canada. His videos and pictures are of great quality and Brian always strives to make sure that he is providing the best to us. He is always looking to improve his shots and he takes the effort to learn our business so that he will understand exactly what we’re looking for in these videos. We have been using his service for over a year and continue to do so just because of the sheer quality and professionalism Brian brings to the table. Highly recommended!
Joel John, Macs Convenience
Recon Aerial was great to work with. They were very professional and eager to make sure we got all of the data we needed to meet our goals. Brian is very personable and friendly as well.
Jessica Robertson, Wild Craft
I would like to say that Brian at Recon Aerial is a wonderful person to correspond with. He is truly a professional in this business. My aerial video was completed in a very swift timely manner. The video was professionally created and I am extremely satisfied with the result. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who requires a professional areal video.
William McCabe
Great communication and a very fast turnaround. Good quality images.
Richard Marks, David Chipperfield Architects
Having and approval to fly in a restricted space in days was helpful to meet our deadline.
Gino Larice, TCCO
Brian was really great to work with. He is technically great and produces good-quality images. Would recommend working with Recon Aerial.
Gaelle Goulet-Bourdon, Orkestra
We used Recon Aerial to help with a land survey. The end product was great – and included a 3D model & topographic heat map, the price was good, and working with Brian was great. I definitely recommend Recon Aerial.
Jeff Byles
Brian is a fantastic pilot and great to work with. He brings amazing energy to each project!
Chris, Photolux
This is the first call I make when my company needs drone footage. Brian and his team are safe, secure, and by the book. Why does that matter? Well when it comes to making sure Transport Canada is happy with me, he fills out all the paperwork and makes me look like a superstar with my clients…
Stacyi, On Brand
Brian and his team are very professional and the visual quality is really excellent. Several TV series made with them and I recommend Recon Aerial Media both for their corporate services as for media movies and television series. (Original) Brian et son équipe sont très professionnels et la qualité visuelle est vraiment excellente. Plusieurs séries TV faites avec eux et je recommande Recon Aerial Media tant pour leurs services corporatifs que pour médias films et séries télévision.
Marie Carole, Various TV Series
If you need drone footage Brian and his team will be able to execute the job for you. I was very impressed with how easy is was to contact and book a film slot with Brian. Recon was able to capture the major completed milestone for our 6 story hotel project and our clients very pleased with the professionalism. I look forward to using Recon Aerial Media for future projects.
Clint, Site Cast Construction
It is my pleasure to strongly recommend, Recon Aerial, and Brian Stoneman (CEO and his team). I am Michael Gayowski, Senior Vice President of Sales at AirFusion. We are a cloud-based Wind Turbines asset management firm based in Boston, MA. We have been working with Recon Aerial for the past two years on various wind turbines projects and during our time together, Recon Aerial displayed great talents, never a problem and always on time and with a positive attitude. Recon Aerial drone services provide the highest of standard operational services in the industry
Mike, Air Fusion
Really nice company to work with, they understood the requirements, were flexible on schedule due to weather conditions varying all the time. Videos and photos taken were of really good quality and well made. I recommend doing business with Recon Aerial and Brian Stoneman. Thanks.
Luiz, New Holland Tractors
We had a complicated site to cover for aerial photography and video. Brian was able to deliver more than needed. We highly recommend Recon Aerials’ professional services in Ontario and Quebec.
Jon, Cicada Designs
Really happy with the professional and expert work that Brian did for us! We came to Brian with a concept but came out with something even better than we had hoped, all because he asked a few questions and made some suggestions. Brian is also competitively priced and we found that he went over and above for us!
Can’t recommend them enough!
Jesse Anna
We knew from the beginning we were dealing with a professional company that takes their work seriously. It was quickly clear as we reviewed the footage that you understood what we needed and took the time to get creative. From one production company to another, thanks for the quality visuals!
Cole Bennett, Portage Media
Thank you! Recon Aerial did a great job! The service was fast when I needed it, I appreciate it.
Heather Rothman, Royal Lepage, Master Accredited Senior Agent
Drone Services Cost for Aerial Photograpy, Videography, Inspections, Mapping and More
Pricing for High Quality Drone Video and Photos
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, 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 Inspection 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!
Cost for Drone Inspections
Drone Mapping and Surveying Services Cost
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!
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 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. - Land development mapping – Georeferenced overlays for 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!
Drone Pricing for Drone Data Transformation
Frequently Asked Questions about Drone Services Pricing
What does Recon aerial need in order to send me quote?
- the address or map pin for the work location (needed)
- a brief description of the work that’s needed (needed)
- what you need as a deliverable, photos, video compost production video, inspection reports (needed)
- the timing, when you need to deliverable (needed)
- a description of your audience what is the goal or application for the project (optional)
- site contacts as required (optional)
How long does it take to get the media or reports?
- 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.
How does Recon Aerial send us the media?
- 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.
Does weather impact Recon Aerial ability to fly?
- 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.
How much time does Recon aerial need in order to set up the work?
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.
What type of payments does Recon aerial accept?
We accept credit card payment, etransfer and cheques.
Do we have to pay up front to initiate the service?
No, we trust you!
What are the payment terms?
Our payment terms are net 30. We encourage our clients to pay promptly to avoid potential interest charges.
Does Recon aerial negotiate on price?
Our prices are fair, but we’re always open to discussions especially in a larger projects.
Can we share the content with our partners or other companies for commercial use?
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.