Drone rental in Port Kells, Surrey
Drone rental in Surrey, BC
DJI drones from $75 a day, including the 249-gram Mini 2 and Mini 4 Pro, which sit under the weight where Transport Canada's registration and pilot certificate rules begin. Pick up on Friday, bring it back Monday, and you pay for one day.
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Pick your drone
Three DJI drones to rent
Each one links to its booking page, where you can see live availability and the price for your dates.
DJI Mini 4 Pro
$150/ day
For real estate, travel and brand work. It shoots 4K HDR video at up to 60 fps in 10-bit D-Log M for grading, takes 48MP stills, senses obstacles and can follow a subject on its own with ActiveTrack.
- DJI RC 2 controller with a built-in screen
- One flight battery and a charger
- Carrying bag
- 249 g on the standard battery, under the 250 g line
DJI Mini 2
$75/ day
For a first flight, practice, or quick property and social shots. 4K at 30 fps, 12MP stills and up to 10 km of range.
- Controller
- Three flight batteries and a charger
- microSD card and carry bag
- 249 g, under the 250 g line
DJI Avata 2 Fly More Combo
$200/ day
For FPV flythroughs and chasing action. You fly it through DJI Goggles 3 with the RC Motion 3 controller, and built-in prop guards make close passes safer.
- DJI Goggles 3 and RC Motion 3 controller
- Three flight batteries and a two-way charging hub
- Sling bag and gimbal protector
- 377 g: registration and a pilot certificate needed
Drone rules in Canada
Which drones need a licence?
Transport Canada sorts drones by takeoff weight. Under 250 grams, you don't register the drone or need a pilot certificate. From 250 grams up, you need both.
Takeoff weight counts everything attached, so prop guards or a bigger battery can push a drone over the line. This is a summary as of September 2026, not legal advice. You are responsible for flying within the rules, so check Transport Canada's drone safety rules before you fly.
Under 250 g: the Mini 2 and Mini 4 Pro
No drone registration and no pilot certificate. You still have to fly safely: keep clear of airports and other aircraft, don't put people at risk, and respect their privacy.
250 g and up: the Avata 2
The drone has to be registered with Transport Canada and the pilot needs a drone pilot certificate. Flying near people or in controlled airspace takes the Advanced certificate. Fly with goggles and you also need a visual observer beside you, watching the drone the whole time and doing nothing else.
Controlled airspace covers much of the Lower Mainland
YVR, Boundary Bay, Pitt Meadows, Langley Regional and Abbotsford airports put much of Surrey, Langley, Richmond and Vancouver in or near controlled airspace. Check your exact spot in Transport Canada's NAV Drone app before every flight.
Public events need a permit for every drone
Flying within 30 m of an outdoor event advertised to the public, like a festival, market or game, needs a Special Flight Operations Certificate, even for drones under 250 g. Transport Canada's service standard is up to 30 working days, so apply at least six weeks out.
Rather not fly it yourself?
Get the aerial footage without the paperwork
Our partner Dream It Creations shoots aerial video with Transport Canada-certified pilots and takes care of the airspace checks.
How it works
Book online, pick up in Port Kells
First time flying one of ours? Ask at pickup and we will walk you through the controls before you leave.
Reserve your dates
Pick your dates on our rental site and check out. Nothing is charged until pickup. Orders with $5,000 or more of gear need a security hold on your card, and a deposit only if the card can’t take it.
Pick up in Port Kells
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, at Unit 3, 19089 94th Avenue in Surrey. Bring government photo ID, such as a BC driver's licence or BCID. First-time renters sign our rental agreement at the counter.
Bring it back
Return on the date you booked. We're closed weekends, so a Friday pickup with a Monday return is billed as a single day.
Questions
Drone rental FAQ
More on pickups, payment and policies in our full FAQ and how rentals work.
How much does it cost to rent a drone?
The DJI Mini 2 is $75 a day, the Mini 4 Pro $150 and the Avata 2 Fly More Combo $200. Longer rentals cost less per day, and your booking page shows the exact price for your dates.
Do I need a drone licence to rent one?
Not to rent it. To fly it, that depends on the drone's weight. The Mini 2 weighs 249 g, so it needs no registration and no pilot certificate. The Mini 4 Pro kit ships with the standard battery, which keeps it at 249 g, so the same applies.
The Avata 2 weighs 377 g, so you need a Transport Canada drone pilot certificate, and the Advanced certificate if you will fly near people or in controlled airspace.
Can I fly a drone in Surrey, Langley or Vancouver?
Often, but check first. Much of the area sits in or near controlled airspace around YVR, Boundary Bay, Pitt Meadows, Langley Regional and Abbotsford airports. Look up your exact location in the NAV Drone app. A drone of 250 g or more in controlled airspace needs the Advanced certificate and a flight authorization, which you request in the same app.
Can I fly at a wedding, festival or sports event?
A private event that isn't advertised to the public, like most weddings, falls under the normal rules. An outdoor festival, market, concert or game that is advertised to the public needs a Special Flight Operations Certificate for any drone, including ones under 250 g. Indoor events are outside the airspace rules.
Can I rent a drone for the weekend?
Yes. We are closed Saturday and Sunday, so pick up on Friday and return on Monday and you pay the one-day rate.
Do I need insurance or a deposit?
Most orders just need a credit card on file. From $5,000 of gear, we place a security hold on your card at pickup, and take a deposit only if the card can’t take it. Insurance is required once the gear on an order is worth more than $6,000. We partner with FrontRow Insurance for short-term production cover, and our FAQ has the discount code.
What if the drone gets damaged?
Our rental agreement and damage waiver set out what you are responsible for. Read both before your first flight.
Do you deliver?
Yes, by request and for an extra fee, anywhere in Metro Vancouver, subject to approval. Ask when you book.
Book your drone online, pick it up in Port Kells
Unit 3, 19089 94th Avenue
Surrey, BC (Port Kells)
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
778-244-4333 · everythingfilmequipment@gmail.com
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