About Us
Drone Services in Des Moines & Across Iowa
Aerial Photography, Construction Progress Video & Stockpile Volume Estimates
Hanks Drone Services provides aerial photos, video, and mapping for builders, developers, brokers, and material yards in Des Moines and throughout Iowa.
FAA-certified and insured, serving Iowa since 2018.
Construction Progress Documentation
Keep owners and project teams updated with aerial photos and video from site preparation through completion. Consistent viewpoints help document milestones and compare progress between visits.
Schedule weekly, biweekly, monthly, or project milestone visits to fit your needs.
Stockpile Mapping & Volume Estimates:
Get a clearer picture of your material inventory with drone mapping and estimated stockpile volumes in cubic yards. We help ready mix producers, aggregate suppliers, and material yards document what’s on site and track changes over time.
Receive an annotated aerial image and a summary report explaining the estimate, method, and key assumptions. Schedule a one-time inventory check, quarterly measurements, or visits to multiple locations.
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Commercial Real Estate & Acreages
Showcase buildings, development sites, and acreage with aerial photography and video. Give prospective buyers and project partners a clearer view of the property, access, and surrounding area.