JDS Photo provides specialized aerial drone photography and videography for architects, developers, and commercial clients across Des Moines and Central Iowa. Utilizing licensed FAA Part 107 operations, we capture high-resolution exterior perspectives, cinematic video passes, and comprehensive site documentation designed for award submissions, marketing collateral, and project tracking.

Aerial Drone Architectural Stills

Capture your architectural designs from angles ground-level equipment simply cannot reach. High-resolution aerial imagery showcases the full scale, roofline geometry, and site context of commercial and residential structures across Des Moines and central Iowa. Perfect for architectural portfolios, design award submissions, and marketing collateral.

Cinematic Drone Fly-Throughs

Bring structural designs to life with dynamic, high-definition aerial video. Smooth, sweeping fly-throughs reveal the true scale, movement, and spatial flow of a project in ways still photos cannot. Ideal for dynamic website hero banners, social media showcases, and client presentations throughout the Midwest.

Real Estate & Short-Term Rental Drone Photography

Highlight key selling points that matter to buyers, commercial tenants, and prospective guests. Elevated photos and fluid video passes showcase property boundaries, outdoor amenities, parking capacity, and proximity to surrounding Des Moines landmarks. Tailored for commercial real estate listings, mixed-use developments, and luxury short-term rentals.

Construction Progress Drone Monitoring

Track every phase of your commercial build with consistent, high-angle visual reporting. From initial site prep and structural framing to final turnover, recurring aerial stills and HD video clips provide reliable documentation for project managers, investors, and ongoing regional marketing.

Specialized Site Documentation & Analysis

  • Site & Elevation Studies: Overhead stills and video passes to assess neighboring structures, terrain, and sightlines during initial planning stages.
  • Roofing & Exterior Visual Audits: Clear, high-resolution visual documentation of roof conditions, parapets, and facade details for maintenance or warranty records.
  • Civil & Infrastructure Media: Aerial coverage of public works, bridges, outdoor venues, and municipal developments across Iowa.