Built From a Passion for Perspective
Raven Aerial Imaging was founded by a team of Calgary pilots and cinematographers who saw a gap: too many drone operators were delivering technically adequate footage but missing the creative and commercial edge that clients actually needed.
We started with real estate — working alongside top Calgary realtors to develop shot lists, workflows, and a turnaround standard that actually served fast-moving markets. From there, we expanded into construction monitoring, events, and inspections, bringing the same obsessive attention to quality to every vertical.
Today, Raven is one of Calgary's go-to aerial imaging companies for clients who need more than a flyover — they need storytelling from above.
Meet the Team
Every flight is operated by a Transport Canada Advanced Operations certified pilot with commercial insurance coverage.
Marcus Webb
TC Advanced Ops certified. 5+ years flying commercially across Alberta. Specializes in real estate and construction monitoring.
Priya Nair
Film production background with a focus on colour grading and motion. Handles all post-production, from raw footage to final delivery.
Daniel Ruiz
GIS and photogrammetry trained. Manages orthomosaic mapping, thermal inspection workflows, and construction data deliverables.
Equipment & Technology
Professional-grade equipment maintained, inspected, and updated on a regular schedule. No consumer drones. No compromises.
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
Triple-lens Hasselblad camera. 4/3" CMOS sensor. 4K/120fps. Primary platform for real estate and events. Compact, fast deployment.
DJI Inspire 3
Full-frame sensor, 8K RAW recording. Cinema-grade colour science. Used for premium property and commercial video productions.
DJI Matrice 350 RTK
Enterprise survey platform with RTK positioning. Used for orthomosaic mapping, volumetric measurement, and construction site coverage.
Zenmuse H20T Thermal
Hybrid zoom + thermal camera payload. Used for solar panel inspections, building envelope analysis, and industrial assessments.
DJI RC Pro Controller
1000-nit outdoor screen. Real-time feed monitoring. Flight planning via DJI FlightHub 2 enterprise platform for complex job sites.
Extended Battery & Redundancy
Multiple battery sets per flight. No job is abandoned mid-shoot for power. Backup platforms available for critical missions.
Certified, Insured & Compliant
Operating legally and safely is non-negotiable. Here's what we hold.
We handle all airspace authorizations. Flying near controlled airspace, airports, or restricted zones requires advance approval — we submit all required NOTAM filings and NavCanada authorizations on your behalf. You focus on the project; we handle the paperwork.
Our Operating Values
Precision First
We fly with flight plans, not improvisation. Every shot list is reviewed before takeoff. Nothing is left to chance.
Deadline Respect
Real estate moves fast. Construction schedules are real. We deliver when we say we will — or we call you before you call us.
Revisions Included
If the grade is off or you need a different crop, just ask. We include one revision round on all video deliverables.