Professional Drone Services

Providing top-tier drone footage and customer service around Des Moines, IA

Our Services

Real Estate Photos & Video

A newly built white house with black garage doors and black roof, situated on a partially snow-covered plot of land, with a sidewalk and street in the foreground and a rural landscape in the background.
An aerial view of a residential neighborhood with many newly built houses, paved roads, and some snow on the ground. There are open areas of land with little to no development.
Aerial view of a new residential neighborhood with houses, roads, and patches of snow on the ground during winter.
A residential house in an area still being developed in Des Moines, IA. The house is photographed with a drone, highlighting the property and its surroundings.

  • Perfect for small residential listings or quick overview shots.
    This package provides clean, high-quality aerial photos that showcase the property’s layout, yard, roofline, and surrounding area. Ideal for agents who need fast, affordable visuals to make their listing stand out online.

    Includes:

    • 10–12 edited aerial photos

    • Neighborhood + lot overview shots

    • Roofline + property boundary angles

    • Fast 24–48 hour delivery

  • Great for agents who want a full marketing package with dynamic visuals.
    This option blends detailed aerial photography with a smooth, cinematic drone video to help potential buyers connect emotionally with the property. Show off the home’s best features, nearby amenities, and overall location quality.

    Includes:

    • 15–20 edited aerial photos

    • 45–60 second cinematic aerial video

    • Multiple altitudes + angles

    • Color-graded footage

    • 24–48 hour delivery

    • Branded or unbranded versions available

  • A complete aerial marketing solution for high-value listings and luxury properties.
    Designed to impress, this package delivers premium photo and video content that highlights every detail of the home, land, neighborhood, and nearby attractions. Ideal for agents who want maximum impact in their online marketing and social media campaigns.

    Includes:

    • 25+ edited aerial photos

    • 1:00–2:00 minute cinematic drone video

    • Smooth flyovers + orbits + reveal shots

    • Property boundary overlays (optional)

    • Vertical video version for social media

    • Color grading + enhanced editing

    • 24–72 hour delivery

Drone photos and video don’t replace good pricing or staging — but they significantly increase online engagement, help listings stand out, and support faster buyer interest, especially for larger properties and premium listings.

Construction Progress Updates

Construction site with foundation work in progress, framed outlines for building structures, construction vehicles, equipment, and materials, neighboring commercial buildings and residential houses in the background.

  • This package includes 1 monthly site visit with high-quality photos to track progress, delivered fast.

    Includes:

    • 1 site visit per month

    • 10–15 aerial progress photos

    • Basic compass/orientation labeling

    • Delivery within 24–48 hours

  • Most common option for mid-size builders.

    This package is perfect for tracking progress, with 2 site visits per month, over 20 photos of the project per site visit, and a video to keep stakeholders informed. It's a great value!

    Includes:

    • 2 visits per month

    • 20–25 edited aerial photos per visit

    • Short progression video (10–15 sec per visit)

    • Organized folder delivery for project managers

    • Consistent positioning & camera angle for time-lapse compilation

  • This package includes up to 6 site visits, 20+ photos and a 10-15 second progress video at each site visit, and a 1-2 minute final progress video with music and progression overlays.

    Includes:

    • 4–6 total site visits

    • 20+ photos per visit

    • Short progression video (10–15 sec per visit)

    • Organized folder delivery for project managers

    • Consistent positioning & camera angle for time-lapse compilation

    • Final 1–2 minute construction progress video showing:

      • timeline of development

      • progression overlays

      • labeled shots

      • music, titles, branding

Roofing Inspections

Top-down aerial photo of a house roof captured from a DJI Air 3 drone
Sean Fowler, co-founder of Iowa Drone Solutions, based in Des Moines, IA.

Sean Fowler (Co-Founder)

Meghan Fowler, co-founder of Iowa Drone Solutions, based in Des Moines, IA.

Meghan Fowler (Co-Founder)

About
our company

Iowa Drone Solutions provides professional aerial photography, drone video, and construction progress documentation for builders, roofers, real estate agents, and businesses across Central Iowa. Founded by a local FAA Part 107 certified pilot with a background in IT and customer service, the company focuses on delivering reliable, high-quality drone imaging with fast turnaround and clear communication. From real estate drone photos to roof inspections and jobsite progress updates, Iowa Drone Solutions offers clean, consistent aerial visuals designed to help clients market properties, track construction projects, and showcase their work with confidence.

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Ready to get started or want more information? Contact me today for a quick quote or to discuss your project. I provide clear communication, fast turnaround, and high-quality aerial visuals customized to your needs.