Welcome to Aanii Nichii Drones

Aanii Nichii Drones provides professional aerial photography and videography services for homes, businesses, events, and community initiatives.

Based in Kingston, Ontario, Aanii Nichii Drones is a social enterprise business that combines advanced drone technology with a passion for storytelling and community engagement to capture unique perspectives from above

The name “Aanii Nichii” means “Hello Friend” in Anishinaabemowin, reflecting the company’s commitment to respectful relationships, community collaboration, and sharing perspectives that connect people with the land and each other.

From residential property photography to tourism, cultural and community initiatives, Aanii Nichii Drones delivers high-quality aerial imagery that showcases landscapes, people, and events from a truly unique point of view.

Certified and Professional Drone Operations

Aanii Nichii Drones operates in accordance with Transport Canada regulations and holds the following certifications:

  1. Advanced Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), Visual line-of-sight (VLOS) Pilot Certification

  2. Transport Canada Standing Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) for Advertised Events

  3. RPAS Operator Certificate

Community Partnerships

Aanii Nichii Drones recognizes the support of the Rotary Club of Cataraqui-Kingston, whose contributions help strengthen community engagement and development initiatives.

  • “Aanii Nichii Drones strikes me as an excellent ambassador for what's good and important in the fast-growing business sector applying drones to positive purposes. Aanii Nichii Drones stands out for its pro bono contributions to many worthy causes in South-Eastern Ontario and for the conscientious approach taken to ensuring that safety and regulatory compliance are always given priority on any task. Highly recommended to anyone seeking aerial imagery, whether still or moving. Worth mentioning that the company can provide content selectively featuring 360º coverage."

    —Aerosnapper

  • "We worked with Paul for an event in Seeley's Bay - the Truffle Shuffle. He was great to work with and extremely accommodating."

    — Cynthia Healy

  • "I have had the pleasure of having Paul take annual drone footage of the Grenville Park Little Forest in Kingston for the past 3 years. His photos are invaluable as they capture the growth of the seedlings from a unique perspective. His work is beautiful and he conducts his business efficiently but with tremendous care and respect for his surroundings. Highly recommended!"

    —Susie Everding

  • “Aanii Nichii Drones arrived at our event to cover it from the air with video and still images. The footage was excellent. It was quality, thorough, and represented the event, amazingly. Thank you Paul, for your professionalism and excellent product.”

    — Robby Breadner

  • “Aanii Nichii Drones is absolutely wonderful! Paul is very very knowledgeable and skilled. He keeps up to date technologically as well legally. He has been working with Little Forests Kingston for years and we couldn't be more excited to keep the relationship going!!

    — Josh Cowan

  • “Paul brought out his drones for several of our non-for-profit community events . He was extremely professional, came out prior to the event to do a trial run , he was very reasonable…we would highly recommend him.”

    — Jan Holland