Drone Services

Useful aerial deliverables, planned around the job.

Makwa Aerial provides photo, video, and visual documentation services for property owners, cottage owners, realtors, contractors, businesses, and local organizations.

Aerial view of a forested waterfront property

Packages

Start with a service package

Final pricing depends on location, property size, deliverables, airspace, site access, editing needs, timing, and operational complexity.

Aerial overview of a rural property and surrounding land
Photo package Starting at $249

Basic Aerial Photo Package

What it is for: Simple exterior views, property context, seasonal records, and general aerial photos.

Typical deliverables

  • Edited aerial photo set
  • Ground-to-air property context where appropriate
  • Digital file delivery
  • Suitable for homeowners, cottage owners, and small property records

What can affect price

Travel distance, property size, number of angles, editing needs, and timing.

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Aerial view of a roof and property exterior
Documentation Starting at $299

Property Documentation Package

What it is for: Documenting exterior conditions, property layout, seasonal changes, access routes, outbuildings, shoreline areas, or project status.

Typical deliverables

  • Organized photo set
  • Key exterior and property angles
  • Optional before/after comparison structure if repeat visits are booked
  • Useful for maintenance planning, records, and remote review

What can affect price

Property size, requested areas, repeat visits, access, deliverable organization, and editing needs.

Useful visual records for planning, maintenance notes, and follow-up conversations.

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Aerial view of a cottage property near water
Media Starting at $399

Real Estate and Cottage Media

What it is for: Listings, cottage rentals, waterfront properties, vacant land, and property marketing.

Typical deliverables

  • Aerial photo set
  • Property context shots
  • Short aerial video clips where appropriate
  • Angles that show access, surroundings, shoreline, lot layout, and nearby features

What can affect price

Media scope, number of clips, waterfront or rural access, editing needs, and listing timeline.

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Aerial view of construction progress
Progress records Quote based

Construction Progress Documentation

What it is for: Contractors, property owners, and organizations that need repeatable project records.

Typical deliverables

  • Progress photo sets
  • Repeatable overview angles where practical
  • Organized dated folders
  • Optional recurring visit schedule

What can affect price

Visit frequency, site size, access requirements, safety restrictions, file organization, and schedule needs.

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False-colour thermal aerial view of a building exterior
Thermal-capable Quote based

Thermal-Capable Services

What it is for: Certain exterior review, search, site, or documentation scenarios where temperature differences may add useful visual context.

Typical deliverables

  • Thermal image captures
  • Visual comparison images where appropriate
  • Digital report-style delivery

What can affect price

Purpose, timing, weather, site access, required comparisons, and whether follow-up images are needed.

Thermal-capable flights depend on conditions and are not a replacement for a professional inspection, engineering review, electrical assessment, or emergency service.

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Aerial view of a business site and surrounding access
Business media Quote based

Business and Site Media

What it is for: Local businesses, tourism operators, community organizations, events, and promotional use.

Typical deliverables

  • Aerial photos
  • Short video clips
  • Exterior and location context
  • Media suitable for websites, social posts, and presentations

What can affect price

Media use, shot list, location complexity, editing needs, timing, and number of deliverables.

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Aerial view of rural land and site features
Custom Quote based

Custom Drone Services

If the work does not fit a standard package, Makwa Aerial can review the location, purpose, timeline, access, and deliverable needs before confirming whether the flight is appropriate.

Possible deliverables

  • Photo, video, or mixed media packages
  • Repeat site documentation
  • Commercial, organization, or social media aerial content
  • Custom file organization and delivery notes

What can affect price

Scope, location, timing, access, number of deliverables, editing, and whether repeat visits are needed.

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How It Works

From quote request to organized files

1

Send the location and goal

Tell Makwa Aerial what needs to be captured and where the project is located.

2

Conditions are reviewed

Weather, airspace, access, permission, and site conditions are reviewed before work is confirmed.

3

Quote and deliverables

You receive a quote with recommended photos, video, documentation, or scheduling details.

4

Flight scheduling

The flight is scheduled when conditions are suitable for the location and deliverables.

5

Digital delivery

Files are delivered digitally in an organized format for review, sharing, or project records.

FAQ

Before you request a quote

What areas do you serve?

Rama, Orillia, Simcoe County, and nearby communities are the main service area. Other nearby locations can be reviewed by request.

What affects price?

Location, travel, property size, deliverables, editing, repeat visits, access, airspace, weather, and timing can affect the final quote.

Can flights happen in any weather?

No. Wind, rain, snow, visibility, temperature, and site conditions can delay or prevent a flight.

Do I need permission?

Yes. You should own the property, manage it, or have permission from the owner or authorized contact before requesting service.

How are files delivered?

Files are delivered digitally, organized by project, date, deliverable type, or another agreed structure.

Can you inspect my roof or building?

Makwa Aerial can provide useful exterior aerial photos and documentation, but this is not a replacement for a licensed inspection, engineering assessment, roofing assessment, electrical assessment, or other professional review.

Do you offer recurring progress visits?

Yes. Recurring construction or project documentation visits can be quoted when repeat records are useful.

Do you provide drone training?

Yes. Makwa Aerial Academy offers online drone training and preparation courses through the Academy section.

Flight Planning

Every project is reviewed before confirmation.

Makwa Aerial reviews weather, airspace, access, permission, timing, and site conditions before confirming a quote. Aerial documentation can be very useful for records and planning, but it is not a legal survey or a substitute for a qualified inspection, engineering review, insurance assessment, legal opinion, or emergency service.

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