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 Drone Photography & Construction Progress Video Des Moines & Iowa

At Hanks Drone Services, we provide FAA-certified aerial photography and 4K video for builders, design-build firms, and property owners across Des Moines and Iowa. From weekly construction progress updates to real estate marketing, roof inspections, and agricultural imaging, we deliver fast, accurate visuals that save time, reduce site visits, and showcase your projects with confidence.

Serving Des Moines, Ames, Ankeny, West Des Moines, and Central Iowa since 2018

Trusted by builders and brokers statewide, our FAA-certified and insured pilots provide consistent angles, fast turnaround, and high-quality results. Whether you need construction progress documentation, commercial real estate marketing, or inspections, we deliver 5.4K video, UHD stills, and 3D virtual tours to fit your project needs.

5.4K Drone Video · UHD Drone Stills · Drone Surveying · 3D Virtual Tours*

FAA Certified, Licensed & Insured, Experienced Pilot

SERVICES

Large Construction Client:
 
"We knew drones could take pics and video but we had no idea drones could do "that"!! We were blown away! You've GOT to have these guys in!"

Des Moines Iowa Drone Photo

Construction Documentation | Marketing Videos | 3D Mapping & Modeling + Surveying* | 

* Post Hunt Only Thermal Deer Recovery "Assist" *

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY & Video

Aerial Photography and Video | Roof

Inspections | Personal | Commercial | Events | Real Estate | Agriculture | Realty | Various Inspections - Roof Bridges Storm Damage

VIDEO EDITING

We can edit your photos and video in house. Ask about our current specials.

We can create a video commercial for you and even post it to YouTube with a shareable link you can blast out onto all your social media.

3D MAPPING | 3D Tours

Need 3D Mapping? Look no Further!

3D TOURS via MatterPort

3D Mapping | Orthomosaic Mapping | Topography for Engineering Surveying* Services | Orthophotography

Aerial drone image of farmland Iowa — crop health and mapping photo.

*Farmer? Need to See Plant Health Data For Your Crops? Yes, we do this! (Green is healthy, red are your problem areas.)

"Rubber Roofing Systems" - Roofing Project at
Principle Park | Iowa Cubs AAA Baseball

Marketing Videos

ABOUT

WE TAKE PICTURES FROM ABOVE

TODAY'S PHOTOGRAPHY & AERIAL INSPECTIONS USING DRONES

Stand above the crowd here in Iowa. Utilize our cutting edge aerial photo services to enhance your business services, promote your facilities, or provide additional viewing options to your current audience. We specialize in low-altitude aerial footage and high resolution photography for Government, Conservation, Schools, Real Estate, and Construction management applications, and even 3D Mapping for engineering firms. Providing superior, cost effective, professional 4k video and high resolution photography services. Projects big, small or anything in between, we’re here to bring your vision to life!

We now offer "Post Hunt" Thermal Drone Deer Recovery "Assist"

(*Restrictions apply, call for details.)

Covering Des Moines Ames West Des Moines Iowa City Quad Cities and more!
 

Professional Drone Photographer | Aerial Inspections & Surveying* | Plant Health Crop Data

(*All Surveying Services mentioned on this site are for done informational purposes only and do not establish property lines, nor can these services be used for legal purposes.)
 

Text 515-446-8176 or Email Us Today For Your FREE Quote!

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Aerial Drone Photo Ames Iowa Cyclones

"We knew drones took photos & videos, but we had no idea drones could that!!" -major national construction client

Covering All of Iowa & Beyond | info@hanksdroneservices.com | Tel: 515-446-8176 | Fax: 515-446-8176

Serving Central Iowa

Hanks Drone Services provides construction progress video, real estate marketing, agricultural imaging, and aerial photography across Des Moines, Ames, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and surrounding communities.

© 2025 by Hanks Drone Services LLC. | Jesus Christ is King

*All surveying services provided are for informational and visual documentation purposes only. They do not determine property lines and cannot be used for legal or engineering purposes.

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*Any and all Deer Recovery services with or without Thermal Drone "Assist" will first be cleared with DNR and the deer must be "already" legally shot by a current licensed hunter under their "tag" and the licensed hunter is not using nor will  use the drone to hunt or pursue any game, neither will the drone operator at any time. Therefore the drone is not, nor will ever be used to “hunt” or “locate game animals” in the regulatory sense, nor any other sense.

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