Aerial Imaging Services - Who We Are

Who We Are

Pacific Drone is a Southern California aerial imaging company specializing in professional drone photography and video, property imaging, roof inspections, construction documentation, mapping imagery, and other specialized aerial services for both residential and commercial needs. We believe that professional drone work is more than just flying an aircraft; it requires thorough preparation, clear communication, safety awareness, and meticulous attention to detail. Our goal is to provide dependable service, useful imagery, and professional results while treating every property and project with the utmost respect.

Why Pacific Drone

When you choose Pacific Drone, you're hiring more than just a drone operator. Our services are informed by extensive real-world experience in public safety, emergency response, investigations, surveillance, facility operations, inspections, documentation, leadership, and safety-focused environments. This solid background shapes our approach to every mission—from planning and site awareness to communication, thorough documentation, and responsible flight operations. 

Whether we are conducting roof inspections, photographing real estate, monitoring construction progress, capturing a special event, or providing high-quality aerial imagery of a commercial property, we bring preparation and attention to detail to every job.

FAA Part 107 Certified • Safety Focused • Professionally Operated • Real-World Experience

Meet the Owner

Pacific Drone was founded by Kevin Buchanan, an FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot with decades of professional experience in public safety, emergency response, investigations, surveillance, facility management, search and rescue operations, and safety compliance. Throughout his career, Kevin has held positions where sound judgment, situational awareness, clear communication, accurate documentation, and accountability are critical. 

His passion for aviation, photography, drone technology, and unmanned aircraft systems ultimately inspired him to create Pacific Drone, merging modern aerial technology with years of practical field and management experience. Kevin strongly believes that helping others and contributing to the community builds trust and develops strong relationships. Customers deserve to know who is operating around their home, business, property, or project. Pacific Drone was built on that principle of trust, which fuels our mission and instills a genuine pride in the work we do.