Aerial Photo & Video for Grand Rapids businesses

See Your Business From a New Perspective

When you take your business to the skies, your brand stands out. It commands attention. It makes an impact. 

GRMC now offers FAA-licensed, insured drone videography and photography to bring a whole new dimension to your content. We’ll capture your outdoor events, cityscapes, or business landscapes to best market your business— and make you money. 

OUR AERIAL SERVICES

Our licensed pilots deliver high-impact visuals for many of the following use-cases. Pick one for your business, or we’ll strategize with you to choose. 

Showcase homes, commercial spaces, and large properties with stunning aerial photography and cinematic video.

Monitor job sites, track project progress, and document work with detailed aerial footage and mapping.

Enhance your marketing with eye-catching aerial footage for commercials, websites, and social media.

We use aerial shots to showcase your headquarters, team, and culture in a dynamic way.

Capture dynamic rolling shots of cars, motorcycles, boats, or ATVs in action.

Run ads to raise brand awareness across television, social media, streaming platforms, and more! We’ll guide you start to finish. 

Promote your city, resort, or an outdoor adventure by capturing the scale, beauty, and excitement of any experience or location. 

Grand Rapids Marketing Company is:

FAA Part 107 Certified 

Insured In-Flight

Airspace Compliant

When it comes to aerial videography, safety, legality, and professionalism matter. That’s why we’re FAA-licensed and fully insured, ensuring every flight is compliant, secure, and risk-free for our clients. FAA Part 107 Certified – We meet all federal regulations for commercial drone operations. Fully Insured – Protecting your business, property, and our pilots.Airspace Compliance – We handle permits, no-fly zones, and safety protocols. Local businesses trust us because we don’t just fly drones— we operate with accountability and expertise, delivering high-quality results without the hassle.

Our Approach to Photo & Video Marketing

GRMC makes businesses bolder. badder. Our style is confident, noble, and no-nonsense.

We are using today’s marketing techniques (and nothing a day older) to create, develop, and execute brilliant marketing strategies. We keep a pulse on internet-based trends, algorithm shifts, and how other businesses are succeeding (or failing) in marketing.

Our team of Commercial Drone Operators

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Sam Kiste

Ground control Logistics

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Troy Meekhof

Part 107 Drone Pilot

Psst... we're hiring Certificated Remote Pilots

Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Rapids Marketing Company is a full-service marketing agency serving small & medium sized businesses. We do no-nonsense marketing,

Grand Rapids is our home base, but we’re not afraid to venture out and conquer new frontiers. We’re marketing gurus with a focus on West Michigan, but we don’t let geography hold us back. Our name may be just a moniker, but our impact is anything but ordinary.

GRMC stands for Grand Rapids Marketing Company (That’s us! Hey! 👋 )

Our drone operations start at $250/hr of filming, but aerial videography & photography costs vary depending on factors like location, flight time, editing needs, and project complexity. For an accurate quote, contact us with details about your project!

Absolutely! Aerial footage provides stunning perspectives of a property, showcasing its layout, surrounding area, and unique features. High-quality drone visuals can make a listing stand out and attract more potential buyers.

Our drone operator holds an FAA Part 107 certification, meaning we are fully licensed to conduct commercial unmanned aircraft flights safely and legally.

Yes! We provide both aerial photography and videography, perfect for real estate, events, commercial projects, and more.

Drones must follow FAA regulations, including staying under 400 feet, avoiding restricted airspace, and not flying over people or moving vehicles without proper clearance. Specific areas, like airports or government buildings, may have additional restrictions.

Unmanned flights near the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) are also limited without advance notice and proper airspace waivers. 

Special waivers are required to be submitted 90 days prior to our flight date, which means planning must happen long before then. 

Flying in downtown Grand Rapids is possible but comes with strict regulations. Due to controlled airspace and potential restrictions, commercial flights may require FAA authorization. 

Yes, if you’re using a drone for commercial purposes, including photography or videography, you need an FAA Part 107 license. Hobbyist drone pilots do not need a license but must still follow FAA guidelines.

GRMC exclusively operates with Certified Remote Pilots who have obtained a Part 107 license, as required by law

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