How Much Does Drone Photography Cost in Vancouver?
Packages start at $250. No subscriptions, no retainers, no surprises on the invoice. Here’s the full breakdown.
What Affects the Price
Shoot complexity. A quick residential real estate shoot in Burnaby is a lot simpler than a multi-angle commercial production in downtown Vancouver. More setups and more editing time means a higher cost.
Airspace restrictions. Certain parts of Vancouver require extra permits and planning. Areas near YVR, downtown controlled airspace and military zones need Transport Canada SFOC authorization. We handle all permit applications, but it adds lead time.
Deliverables. Photos only versus photos plus a 4K video highlight reel are two different jobs. The more you need shot, edited and formatted, the more it costs.
Turnaround speed. Standard delivery is next business day. Rush same-day delivery is available if you need it.
Drone Photography Pricing in Vancouver
Real Estate Photography
4K aerial stills, HDR-processed and MLS-ready. Delivered next business day. Most residential shoots take 30 to 60 minutes on site.
Real Estate Video
4K aerial video cut to a 60 to 90 second highlight reel. Ready for Realtor.ca, MLS and social media. Includes colour grading and licensed music.
Event Photography
Weddings, festivals and corporate events. Multiple angles and altitudes capturing shots no ground photographer can get.
Commercial Photography
Marketing campaigns, architecture shoots and development documentation. We work from your brief and deliver in any format your team needs.
Construction Mapping
Progress documentation, orthomosaic mapping and inspection-grade imagery. Available on a recurring schedule for long-term projects.
Interior Photography
Ground-level interior shots for listings needing both aerial and indoor photography. Both done in a single site visit.
Is Drone Photography Worth It for Vancouver Real Estate?
Yes. Listings with aerial photos consistently get more views online and sell faster. In Vancouver’s market, where buyers are comparing dozens of listings at once, aerial shots showing the lot shape, neighbourhood and surroundings answer buyer questions before they’re even asked.
Agents who use drone photography tell us their listings stand out on Realtor.ca. At $250 for a full shoot with next-day delivery, it’s one of the lowest-cost upgrades available to you.
Do You Need a Permit for Drone Photography in Vancouver?
It depends on where you’re flying. Most suburban residential shoots across Greater Vancouver fall into uncontrolled airspace and don’t require anything beyond our Advanced Operations Certificate.
Downtown Vancouver, areas near YVR and certain parks require Special Flight Operations Certificates. We hold a Transport Canada Advanced Flight Certificate and handle all permit applications on your behalf. You don’t need to deal with any of that.
Every Package Includes
- Transport Canada Advanced certified pilot
- $5M liability insurance
- Professionally edited deliverables
- Next-day turnaround
- Rush same-day delivery available
- Free same-day quote
Areas We Cover
We fly across all of Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland including Vancouver, Burnaby, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, Langley and Abbotsford. Travel fees may apply for locations more than 40km from the city centre.
Get a Free Same-Day Quote
Call (604) 338-7336 or fill out the form. We get back to you the same day.