Our Services
Remote Inspection + Documentation
See what’s difficult to access.
Specialized aerial, remote and ground-based imaging to help teams inspect assets, document conditions and monitor change.
Construction • Infrastructure • Utilities • Environmental • Damage Assessment
Content + Production
Tell the whole story from ground to air.
Full-service video production and aerial cinematography for television, documentary, commercial, branded and industrial projects.
Film + TV • Commercial • Documentary • Corporate + Industrial • Branded Content
Our
Vision
See what others can’t. Show what matters.
At West Coast Drone Operations, we believe the best technology is the technology that solves the problem.
We combine aerial, remote and ground-based imaging to give our clients access to perspectives that may otherwise be difficult, inefficient or impractical to capture. Whether documenting a complex asset, monitoring a project over time or creating compelling visual content, we build the approach around what the project actually requires.
Our vision is to be more than a drone service provider. We aim to be a trusted visual partner clients call when they need a better way to see, document or communicate what matters, from complex access challenges to ambitious visual stories.
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FAQs
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Yes — Our pilots are FAA Part 107 certified and fully insured to operate commercially.
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We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance, especially for multi-day shoots. That said, we often accommodate urgent projects — reach out and we’ll do our best.
*Please note that Airspace Authorizations in controlled airspaces can take up to 60 days.
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We handle airspace authorizations and flight planning on your behalf. Some locations may require extra lead time depending on FAA and local flight restrictions. Please note some Airspace Authorizations can take up to 60 days to process.
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Pricing depends on project scope, flight time, post-production needs, and travel.
We offer:Hourly and day rates
Flat-rate packages for repeat clients
Volume discounts for ongoing contracts
Request a free quote and we’ll tailor a package to your needs.
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Both! We can deliver unedited footage — or provide turnkey post-production solutions.
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We fly a fleet of professional-grade drones depending on your project’s needs. We also coordinate with specialty operators for LiDAR, thermal, or multispectral work.
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Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with directors, DPs, editors, and producers to help bring their visions to life. Whether you need a single aerial shot or an entire aerial sequence, we’ve got you covered.
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Yes. While we’re based in the Los Angeles/Orange County area, we work across California and beyond.
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Simple.
📅 Book a free strategy call via our contact page or
📧 Email us at info@westcoastdroneops.com. Tell us about your project and we’ll take it from there.
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