Canada
Hire a drone pilot in Canada
UAVsForHire connects Canadian buyers with Transport Canada certified RPAS operators for roof and building inspections, surveying, LiDAR, thermal imaging, real estate media, construction monitoring, solar and wind inspections and specialist UAV work coast to coast.
Buyer use cases
What buyers in Canada hire drone operators for
- Roof and building condition inspections
- Construction site progress monitoring and volumetrics
- Real estate and property marketing media
- Topographic surveys and earthworks measurement
- Solar PV and wind turbine inspections
- Thermal imaging of buildings, plant and infrastructure
- Insurance claims and post-incident assessments
- Agricultural crop scouting and spray planning
Pricing guide
Typical drone hire pricing in Canada (CAD)
Indicative ranges only. Actual quotes depend on site, deliverables, certifications required and turnaround.
| Residential roof inspection | CA$150–CA$500 |
| Commercial roof or façade inspection | CA$400–CA$2,000 |
| Aerial photography (half-day) | CA$400–CA$1,200 |
| Aerial video shoot (full-day, edited) | CA$1,000–CA$5,000 |
| Topographic drone survey (small site) | CA$800–CA$2,500 |
| LiDAR survey | CA$2,000–CA$10,000 |
| Thermal inspection (solar / building) | CA$500–CA$3,000 |
See our guide on how much it costs to hire a drone pilot for a fuller breakdown.
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Drone regulation in Canada
Commercial UAV work in Canada is regulated by Transport Canada (Transport Canada Civil Aviation).
- Transport Canada requires a Basic or Advanced Pilot Certificate for commercial RPAS operations, plus drone registration.
- An Advanced certificate is required for controlled airspace, operations near people or BVLOS work.
- Operators must use NAV Drone or RPAS Wilco to coordinate flights in controlled airspace.
Drone regulations vary by country and project type. Buyers should confirm that the operator is appropriately authorised, insured and able to complete the type of flight required.
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