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Decades of surveying expertise, elevated by modern drone technology

DroneStripe is the trusted digital hub, directory and resource for UAV professionals, hobbyists and enthusiasts. It began with a simple idea: to build a Canadian network, with the goal of going worldwide, that supports the drone industry in an entirely unique way.

Whether you’re a drone operator, an aerial media consumer, or a team looking to hire a proven professional, DroneStripe is built to be your go to resource, grounded in decades of real field experience across surveying, construction and infrastructure.

Our mission is to connect that expertise with the people who need accurate geospatial data most, faster, safer and more efficiently than ever before.

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Wes brings 45+ years of surveying, geomatics, construction and infrastructure experience together with 12+ years of professional drone operations. The final 16 years of his surveying career were with Ledcor, where he served as Chief Drone Pilot, following work with a number of survey companies, land surveyors and major projects throughout Canada.

  • 45+ years of surveying, geomatics, construction and infrastructure experience
  • 12+ years of professional drone operations
  • Ledcor’s Chief Drone Pilot; final 16 years of his surveying career with Ledcor
  • Experience spanning mining, oil sands, pipelines, heavy civil construction, cadastral and construction surveying
  • Combines decades of surveying expertise with modern drone technology for accurate geospatial solutions

Why clients choose DroneStripe

Surveying Expertise

Four decades of professional surveying and geomatics behind every dataset we deliver.

Aerial Photogrammetry

High resolution orthomosaics, 3D models and point clouds built from precise aerial capture.

Construction Progress Monitoring

Regular aerial documentation that keeps stakeholders aligned across the project lifecycle.

Infrastructure Inspections

Safer, faster inspections of pipelines, structures and hard to reach assets.

Accurate Geospatial Deliverables

Survey grade accuracy you can bring straight into your design and GIS workflows.

Practical Field Experience

Real world knowledge from oil & gas, mining and industrial construction sites.

Experience & projects

Trans Mountain Expansion

Woodfibre LNG

Mining & Infrastructure

Leadership in Drone Technology