In this guide we rank the best drone videographers in Canada, across Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Ottawa, and show how to choose the right aerial team for your project.
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Larry Mutenda Quick answer: There is no single best drone videographer in Canada. The right choice depends on your project, your city, and your budget. For aerial footage built into a full production, Mammothic Films is a strong Vancouver-based pick. Below it are twenty-four specialist aerial and drone video teams across Canada’s five biggest cities.
Last updated August 2026. Researched and reviewed by the Mammothic Films production team.
Aerial footage gives a project scale and polish that ground cameras cannot. In Canada, most commercial drone work using aircraft 250 g and above requires the pilot to hold the Transport Canada certificate appropriate to the operation (Basic, Advanced or Level 1 Complex), so who you hire matters. A search for the best drone videographers in Canada returns hundreds of operators, from solo pilots to full aerial units.
This guide ranks twenty-five drone videographers across Canada’s five biggest cities: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Ottawa. It describes what each team offers and who it suits, and finishes with a checklist for choosing the right one. Where a team states it, we note Transport Canada certification.
Before the detailed profiles, here is a quick side-by-side comparison of all twenty-five aerial video teams.
| # | Company | Based In | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mammothic Films | Vancouver, BC | Aerial cinematography within full-service production |
| 2 | Zest Media Productions | Vancouver, BC | Aerial footage within brand video |
| 3 | Steven Video | Vancouver, BC | Real estate & corporate aerials |
| 4 | DRONEBOY | Toronto, ON | Cinema-grade aerial & FPV |
| 5 | D.Vision Aerials | Toronto, ON | FPV & cinematic aerials |
| 6 | ACCESSiFLY | Toronto, ON | Certified commercial aerial imaging |
| 7 | First Class Drones | Toronto, ON | Aerial cinematography & FPV |
| 8 | ON THE AIR | Montreal, QC | Live event drone capture |
| 9 | Peak FPV | Calgary, AB | FPV & aerial cinematography |
| 10 | Yellowhouse Aerial | Calgary, AB | High-end aerial cinematography |
| 11 | Ottawa Drones | Ottawa, ON | FPV, TV & film aerials |
| 12 | Recon Aerial Media | Ottawa, ON | Commercial drone video & mapping |
| 13 | Hugo’s Drone Fleet | Ottawa, ON | Cinematic short-form aerials |
| 14 | Lofty Media | Vancouver, BC | Industrial & architectural aerials |
| 15 | VideoKings | Vancouver, BC | 4K drone video production |
| 16 | SkySnap | Toronto, ON | Aerial video & mapping |
| 17 | LEO Films | Montreal, QC | Aerial video production house |
| 18 | Loïc Romer | Montreal, QC | Cinematic aerial cinematography |
| 19 | Marrone Films | Montreal, QC | Aerial video plus full production |
| 20 | Virtuo Airviews | Montreal, QC | Commercial aerial video & photo |
| 21 | Vek Labs | Calgary, AB | 4K aerial video & production |
| 22 | HYKR Aerial Services | Calgary, AB | Real estate & construction aerials |
| 23 | Calgary Drone Photography | Calgary, AB | Aerial video & photography |
| 24 | Phoenix Drones | Ottawa, ON | Aerial video & inspection |
| 25 | Merge9 | Ottawa, ON | Construction & real estate aerials |
We built this list by evaluating each drone videographer on what matters for aerial work. This is not paid placement. No company paid to appear or to rank higher.
Best for: Businesses and productions that want aerial drone footage backed by a full production team.
Mammothic Films is a Vancouver-based film and video company that works with clients across Canada. The team adds aerial drone cinematography to its brand, commercial, real estate, and event work, so a single crew can cover both ground and air. They handle planning, filming and editing end to end, and before flying they review the site and airspace, confirm any required authorization, check weather and wind limits, secure takeoff and landing permission, and plan the flight path and visual-observer position where needed. Expect aerial footage that fits a finished film, not just raw clips.
If you want drone work integrated into a polished production rather than booked as a standalone flight, Mammothic is a strong place to start.
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Best for: Brands and marketers who want aerial footage as part of a wider video story.
Zest Media Productions offers drone video production alongside documentary, event and real estate videography. Their aerial work has appeared in projects for clients such as CBC, Air Miles and Exit Realty. Drone videography starts at around $1,500 for shoots without editing. The studio is based in Vancouver.
Best for: Real estate and corporate clients in Greater Vancouver wanting licensed aerials.
Steven Video offers 4K aerial video and stills for real estate listings, construction progress, corporate and event work. The operator holds a Transport Canada RPAS pilot certificate and carries commercial liability insurance. Direction is available in English and Mandarin. The company serves the Lower Mainland from Vancouver.
Best for: Film, television and commercial productions needing cinema-grade aerial and FPV work.
DRONEBOY provides aerial cinematography, FPV drones, industrial drone services, 3D mapping, inspections and live broadcast. Their credits include The Mandalorian and Grogu, Star Trek Discovery, The Boys and commercials for Toyota and Lexus. The company has flown cinema and industrial drones for about ten years. DRONEBOY is based in Toronto.
Best for: Hospitality, tourism, film and event clients wanting FPV and cinematic aerials.
D.Vision Aerials specializes in drone videography including FPV, festival and event coverage and film work. They hold the highest level of drone pilot certification in Canada and can fly in controlled airspace, with liability coverage up to $12.5 million. Named work includes Geared Content Studios, Alpine Ski Club and FX Productions Toronto. The company is based in Toronto.
Best for: Commercial clients needing certified aerial imaging across multiple cities.
ACCESSiFLY offers aerial video and photography for commercial real estate, film and events, plus photogrammetry and stock imaging. They operate under Transport Canada advanced certification and carry $10 million in standing insurance. The company is based in Toronto and serves major Canadian cities. Its work centres on complex aerial video in dense urban environments.
Best for: Brands and broadcasters wanting aerial cinematography and FPV.
First Class Drones provides aerial cinematography, aerial photography, FPV drone videography and live event coverage. They hold a Transport Canada advanced license and carry $12.5 million in drone liability insurance. Displayed clients include Red Bull, Live Nation, Bell Media and TSN. The company is headquartered in Toronto.
Best for: Live events, festivals and corporate clients needing broadcast-ready aerials.
ON THE AIR provides aerial videography, live streaming and photogrammetry for real estate, corporate, cultural and sports projects. Their pilots hold Transport Canada advanced certification. Clients include Cirque Eloize, C2 Montreal and RE/MAX, with more than eight years flying live events. The company is based in Montreal.
Best for: Film, broadcast and brand clients wanting FPV and cinematic aerials.
Peak Flight Perspective Visuals, known as Peak FPV, provides FPV cinematography, aerial video, live event broadcast, mapping and inspections. They are Transport Canada advanced RPAS certified and carry $7.5 million in liability coverage. Credited work includes Netflix, CBC, Calgary Stampede and Mercedes-Benz. The company is based in Calgary.
Best for: Film, television and commercial productions needing high-end aerial cinematography.
Yellowhouse Aerial are professional aerial cinematographers shooting up to 8K on RPAS platforms such as the DJI Inspire 3. They describe themselves as licensed, trained and insured. Portfolio brands include Calgary Stampede, Canadian National Railway, Ford and Budweiser. The company is based in Calgary.
Best for: Marketing, TV and film clients wanting FPV and specialty aerial work.
Ottawa Drones offers drone video and photo, FPV drone services, TV and film aerials, cable cam and high-speed camera work. Displayed clients include the National Capital Commission and Ashcroft. The company serves the Ottawa area. Its FPV and specialty rigs target immersive and dynamic footage.
Best for: Construction, commercial real estate and industrial clients wanting drone video and mapping.
Recon Aerial Media provides drone videography up to 5.1K, photography, inspections, mapping and construction site monitoring. They describe themselves as an insured and Transport Canada compliant operator. Clients include SNC Lavalin, Jones Lang LaSalle and Leadcor Construction. The company is headquartered in Ottawa.
Best for: Small businesses and property owners wanting cinematic short-form aerials.
Hugo’s Drone Fleet offers drone videography for promotion, events, real estate, construction mapping and inspections. The operator holds a Transport Canada RPAS license and carries $2 million in liability insurance. The company serves the Ottawa and Gatineau area. Its output leans toward short cinematic clips for social media.
Best for: Architectural, industrial and infrastructure clients needing long-term aerial coverage.
Lofty Media provides aerial photo and video, 360 degree panoramas and long-term industrial time-lapse. They are Transport Canada licensed and advanced drone operations certified across Canada. Clients include CP Rail, SNC Lavalin, Pembina Pipeline and Westbank. Lofty has operated in Vancouver since 2012.
Best for: Real estate, corporate and product clients wanting 4K aerial footage.
VideoKings shoots drone videography and photography for real estate, industrial, film and corporate projects. Their pilots are licensed and insured. Displayed client logos include Porsche, TD Bank, Microsoft and Golf Canada. The company is based on Burrard Street in Vancouver.
Best for: Real estate, construction and survey clients wanting aerial video and mapping.
SkySnap offers drone videography, aerial photography, UAV surveying and 2D and 3D mapping. Their pilots are certified and insured. The company is Toronto based and works across Canada. Its services extend to orthophoto and volumetric analysis for building and construction.
Best for: Clients wanting a certified drone operator paired with video production.
LEO Films is an advanced certified drone operator and video production house in Montreal. The studio references Transport Canada certification for its drone operations. It offers aerial videography for commercial and creative projects. LEO Films is based in Montreal.
Best for: Music videos, commercials and film productions needing cinematic aerial work.
Loic Romer is a professional drone cinematographer based in Montreal who integrates aerial cinematography into larger productions. His aerial work appears in projects for Denzel Curry, Charlotte Cardin, McDonald’s Canada and Tourisme Montreal. He works across music, commercial, documentary and festival projects. His footage is shot to blend seamlessly into wider productions.
Best for: Corporate, real estate and event clients wanting aerial video plus full production.
Marrone Films is a Montreal video production company with a crew of licensed and certified drone operators. They offer aerial cinematography alongside corporate, commercial, real estate and event video. The studio covers a broad range of formats from commercials to documentaries. Marrone Films is based in Montreal.
Best for: Corporate, construction and real estate clients wanting certified aerial video.
Virtuo Airviews offers aerial video and photography in HD and 4K, including 360 degree formats, for corporate, construction, event and real estate projects. Their pilots hold Transport Canada advanced RPAS certification. The company is based in Montreal and has flown since 2013. It also provides inspection and mapping work.
Best for: Businesses and productions wanting 4K aerial video with flight planning handled.
Vek Labs offers 4K drone video, aerial photography and B-roll, with flight planning, permits and NAV CANADA compliance. Every team member is a fully licensed RPAS Advanced pilot. The company is based in Inglewood, Calgary. It positions drone work as part of full video production.
Best for: Real estate, land and construction clients wanting certified aerials.
HYKR Aerial Services provides aerial photography and video for real estate listings, acreages, land sales and construction progress. They are Transport Canada certified and conduct visual RPAS operations under Transport Canada rules. The company is based in Calgary. Its focus is marketing and documentation footage for property and land.
Best for: Real estate, farming and event clients wanting aerial photo and video.
Calgary Drone Photography offers HD aerial videography and photography for real estate, construction site maps, farming and outdoor events. They report more than 2,200 authorized flights across southern Alberta. The company is based in Calgary. Its work also includes 360 degree panoramas and dealership and golf event coverage.
Best for: Real estate, short-term rental and property clients wanting aerial video.
Phoenix Drones offers 4K aerial video and photography, real estate and Airbnb packages, 360 virtual tours and aerial inspections. They are RPAS certified and insured. The company is based in Ottawa. Its packages combine aerial footage with editing and virtual tours.
Best for: Construction and real estate clients wanting aerial documentation.
Merge9 provides drone photography and videography for construction progress tracking and commercial and residential real estate. Displayed client logos include Tomlinson, IBM, Government of Canada and Hydro Ottawa. The team cites over 15 years in photo and video. The company is based in the Ottawa area.
The list above is a starting point, not a ranking to follow blindly. The best drone videographer for you is the one that matches your project, your city, and your budget. A few questions separate the right fit from the wrong one.
Smooth cinematic establishing shots are a different job from fast FPV fly-throughs or mapping and inspection work. Decide the look and purpose first. It tells you whether you need a cinematic drone team, an FPV pilot, or a technical operator.
Commercial drone work in Canada requires a Transport Canada pilot certificate and a registered drone, and flights near people or in controlled airspace need an Advanced certificate. Ask for their certification level and proof of liability insurance. It protects you and the shoot.
Downtown cores, airports, and events sit in controlled airspace that needs authorization. Ask whether they can handle the airspace at your location and secure any permits. A team that flies your area regularly saves time and risk.
Look for aerial footage in your sector, whether that is real estate, film, construction, or events. A cinematic brand reel does not prove they can map a construction site, and the reverse is true too. Ask to see two or three recent projects like yours.
Some drone operators hand over raw clips, while others deliver a colour-graded, edited film. Confirm what you receive, including resolution, format, and any editing. If you need a finished piece, make sure editing is included.
Ask whether they price per hour, per half-day, or per project, and what the number includes. Drone shoots depend on weather, so confirm the reschedule policy for rain and high wind. A clear plan avoids surprises on the day.
Most professional drone video in Canada falls between about 300 and 1,500 dollars for a basic real estate or property aerial shoot. Commercial, tourism and cinematic productions with editing, a crew and advanced aircraft usually run from roughly 1,500 to 10,000 dollars or more. Some studios list drone videography starting near 1,500 dollars before editing. Final pricing depends on flight time, location, airspace, deliverables and post-production.
Yes. Transport Canada requires anyone flying a drone between 250 grams and 25 kilograms for commercial video to hold an RPAS pilot certificate. A Basic certificate covers uncontrolled airspace away from bystanders, while an Advanced certificate is required to fly in controlled airspace or close to people. The drone itself must also be registered with Transport Canada. Reputable aerial video companies fly with certified pilots and carry liability insurance.
Real estate is the most common user, followed by construction and infrastructure for progress documentation and inspections. Tourism, hospitality, film, television and live events use aerial and FPV footage for marketing and production. Agriculture, mining and industrial sites use drone video for surveys, mapping and monitoring. Many companies also add aerial shots to corporate and brand videos.
No. Drones cannot fly safely in rain, snow, fog or high winds, so aerial shoots are weather dependent and may be rescheduled. Flights in controlled airspace, such as near airports, require coordination or authorization through NAV CANADA and an Advanced pilot certificate. Some parks, venues and municipalities also require their own permits or permission. A certified operator handles airspace checks and any required authorizations before the shoot.
Standard drone video uses stabilized camera drones for smooth, cinematic aerial shots. FPV, or first-person view, uses agile racing-style drones flown manually for fast, immersive movement through and around spaces. FPV suits energetic reveals and action, while standard drones suit establishing shots and real estate. Some productions use both.
Under Transport Canada rules, drones generally fly up to 122 metres, or 400 feet, above ground, and away from airports and controlled airspace unless authorized. Flights over or near bystanders need an Advanced certificate. Some parks and municipalities add their own restrictions. A certified operator checks the airspace and secures any authorizations before the shoot.
A focused aerial shoot for a property or single location often takes one to three hours on site, weather permitting. Larger commercial or event shoots can run a full day or more. Editing usually adds several days depending on the length and finish. Weather can push a shoot to a backup date.
Aerial footage adds the most value when scale, setting, or surroundings matter, such as acreage, waterfront, large facilities, or scenic locations. For small interiors or simple product shots, ground video is often enough. Many projects use a few aerial shots to open or close a film. Match the footage to what the story needs.
The right drone videographer gives a project scale and polish while keeping the shoot legal and safe. If you want aerial footage built into a full production, get in touch with Mammothic Films for a Vancouver-based team that films for clients across Canada.
15+ years in video strategy and production, specializing in SaaS, B2B, and nonprofit storytelling.
Larry is the founder and Chief Storyteller at Mammothic Films, founded in 2009. He leads a team that creates story-driven videos for businesses and nonprofits. A marketer, designer, and animator, Larry has overseen the production of more than 1,500 videos for Fujitsu, Logitech, Warner Brothers, NFL, Blockdaemon, Astronomer, Canonical, and 370+ others.
For Larry, God is first, and everything else is a blessing that comes from serving Him. When he’s not working, he’s hanging out with his wife and three kids, playing the piano, or pursuing his filmmaking side hustle.
