Drones of Dreams, Elevating Hope, Empowering Change – Crafting a Brighter Tomorrow, One Flight at a Time.
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Elevating Causes One Frame At A Time

Flying High for Nonprofits –
No Strings Attached

Welcome to Drones for Dreams, where our passion takes flight for nonprofits! Created by a high school creator, fueled by heart and driven by the art of drone photography and video. Free of charge, we capture the essence of your nonprofit’s story from above, weaving magic into every frame.

Where Dreams Take Flight: Our World, From Above

Capturing the world from new heights

Drones for Dreams - Professional Drone Services
Our Story

Make the World a Better Place with Drones

Born from a high schooler’s passion for making a difference, Drones for Dreams began with a simple idea: using drones to support causes. A hobby turned mission, uplifting nonprofits one flight at a time.
Our Offerings

Elevate Your Nonprofit's Storytelling with Our Drone Services

Drones for Dreams - Professional Drone Services

Drone Videography

Capture stunning aerial footage that tells a unique visual story for your nonprofit or event.

Drones for Dreams - Professional Drone Services

Drone Photography

See the world from breathtaking perspectives with our expert nonprofit drone photography services.

Drones for Dreams - Professional Drone Services

Professional Video Editing

Craft captivating narratives and seamless visuals with our expert video editing services for nonprofits.

Our Work

Our Non-Profit Work

Veterans Community Project

2026

 

Veterans Community Project is a nonprofit that fights veteran homelessness by placing veterans in tiny homes with wraparound support, boasting an 85% success rate in transitioning residents to permanent housing.

Respite Care

2026

Respite Care, Inc. is a Fort Collins-area nonprofit providing specialized childcare for kids with developmental disabilities, offering everything from daily care to camps and enrichment activities.

Surfrider Foundation

2026

The Surfrider Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches through a grassroots network of 200+ chapters fighting issues like plastic pollution, offshore drilling, and coastal access.

My Best drone work

My Best Drone Footage From Everywhere I've Flown

Take a look at some of my favorite aerial shots and projects from the past year. This reel highlights my work in cinematic drone videography, storytelling, and creative editing—captured using my Part 107 certification and years of flight experience.

Client Stories

What Our Clients Are Saying About Drones for Dreams

When Braeden from Drones for Dreams visited Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary, I was amazed not only by the stunning aerial footage he captured but also by his professionalism, responsiveness, and flexibility. He worked around our schedule without hesitation, responded quickly to all communication, and delivered exceptionally high-quality photos and videos that will be invaluable for our marketing and fundraising efforts for years to come. What's even more incredible is that Braeden offers this exceptional service completely free to nonprofits like ours, recognizing the real impact that quality media can have on our mission. I'm so grateful for his work and deeply inspired by how he's using his talents to uplift organizations and make a difference in the world.

Kelly Nix Executive Director - Luvin Arms

Project AnimalAid is deeply grateful for Braeden's extraordinary service to our organization. Not only is Braeden an extraordinary young man, but his skill in drone operations has been incredibly helpful at a pivotal time for Project AnimalAid. Braeden's drone footage has allowed us to tell our story in new ways — ways that are more engaging and powerful. By generously donating his time and talent, Braeden has helped us capture footage that not only documents our mission but also inspires our supporters and frontline partners. Beyond his technical skill and willingness to help the nonprofit community, Braeden is enthusiastic, accommodating and, quite simply, a joy to be around. We are honored to work with Braeden and are incredibly grateful for his talent and generosity.

Meghan Curtis Executive Director - Project Animal Aid

Drones for Dreams provided an incredible service to NOCO Humane. Braeden traveled to two of our shelters in a single day and delivered stunning aerial photos and videos that will serve us well in marketing, PR, and so much more. The footage is clean, smooth, and captured with a stylistic eye that makes every clip dynamic and engaging. He provided a wide variety of angles and distances, giving us truly versatile content. Beyond his talent, working with Braeden was an absolute breeze—his coordination and communication were timely, professional, and easy. We're extremely grateful for his generosity and the service he provides to nonprofits across northern Colorado. Drones for Dreams is a tremendous asset to our community.

Scott Wendelberger Head of Marketing and Communications - NOCO Humane

When Braeden reached out to the Downtown Boulder Partnership about Drones for Dreams, I was immediately impressed with his professionalism, passion and vision. He volunteered his drone video services and throughout the process it was an absolute pleasure collaborating with him. He is well organized, thoughtful and a strong communicator. The final video beautifully captured our vibrant downtown district and the quality of his work and the care he brought to the project truly stood out. I would enthusiastically recommend Drones for Dreams to anyone seeking top-notch drone footage. Braeden's kind nature, outgoing personality and exceptional videography skills make him an exceptional asset.

Terri Takata-Smith VP of Marketing and Communications - Downtown Boulder Partnership

Braeden with Drones for Dreams was fantastic to work with while capturing drone footage of our new building. He was incredibly professional, communicated clearly throughout the process, and was generous with both his time and expertise. His attention to detail and willingness to make sure we got the best possible shots truly stood out. We're excited to use the footage in our marketing materials to help potential families better see and experience our space! We are so grateful for his work and highly recommend him to anyone looking for high-quality drone videography.

Kaitlin Bjork Development Director - Respite Care

“We were impressed by how easy it was to execute our vision by partnering with Braeden and Drones for Dreams. The result was high-quality, seamless to integrate, and exceeded the expectations of our board. We are beyond grateful that we will have beautiful footage to share with our community for years to come.”

Sarah Jennison President - Zionsville Farmers Market

Braeden delivered a fantastic drone video capturing a pivotal event and the starting point of a major facility renovation. His professionalism, timeliness, and proactive approach in determining our needs made the experience seamless. We're thrilled to recommend Braeden; he's simply the best! We'll definitely use him for future stages of our development.

Riki Frea Development - Niwot Youth Sports

Braeden's dedication to causes he believes in is inspiring. As a student-centric organization, working with him has been a pleasure. He elevates our storytelling at Wonder Away. His videography skills have boosted our marketing. Excited for Drones for Dreams and his future endeavors. His ideas are invaluable.

Michael Wunderlich Founder of Wonder Away, Costa Rica

"I had the pleasure of working with Braeden with Drones for Dreams this summer as he filmed the Louisville Farmers Market. He captured the market in a time-lapse sequence from early morning setup to the market in full swing and then winding down. It has been a great piece to share to peek into the backend workings of a vibrant market atmosphere, what is happening behind the scenes, and how it all comes together. Braeden also included several stills which have proven very useful for advertising, marketing as well as helping with future logistical insight and planning. He was extremely proactive, a great communicator, pleasant, and showed up on time for production. Deliverables were beyond expectation with content and presented in a timely manner. I highly recommend and will use Drones for Dreams again for more interesting and unique content for my business. "

Kelly Miller Director - Real Farmers Market

On behalf of the Sea Inspiration team, I’d like to personally thank you and your nonprofit, Drones For Dreams, regarding your generous offer to donate clips of your amazing aerial footage to help us in our Healing Adventures videos.

Ray Hollowell Founder of Sea Inspiration

Braeden was incredibly proactive in reaching out to Turning Point. We were so excited to have drone footage to show donors of our on-site renovations. We appreciated his willingness to work with our schedules and commitment to spreading good in the world.

Lee Sissom Marketing - Turning Point Center for Youth

Respite Care, Inc. is a Fort Collins-area nonprofit providing specialized childcare for kids with developmental disabilities, offering everything from daily care to camps and enrichment activities.

Ceara Wynne Youth Coordinator - Sustainable Living Association

I am so grateful for Braeden's passion and investment in Veterans Community Project of Longmont's mission! We've been so lucky to have Braeden capture different stages of our Tiny Home Village. We highly recommend him for your photography needs! His dedication to showcasing our initiatives has truly made a difference.

Melissa Gruber Director of Development for Veterans Community Project

Braeden helped us capture some amazing photos and videos of one of our adoption events, which we'll be able to use to enhance our social media presence and website appearance. Braeden not only captured amazing footage, but was also incredibly professional, communicative, and understanding as we planned his attendance and filming of one of our adoption events. Drones for Dreams is truly remarkable, and we truly appreciate Braeden's time and skills to help us capture footage that will ultimately help us promote our rescue and our mission to save animals and find them loving homes!

Kim Shelton Volunteer Coordinator - All Aboard Animal Rescue

Working with Braeden was an absolute pleasure! He brought incredible professionalism, creativity, and skill to our project. The drone footage and final video beautifully showcased our youth shelter and the hope it provides to young people in our community. Braeden was easy to communicate with, responsive, and delivered everything on time. We were blown away by the quality of the work and how perfectly it captured our mission. We can't wait to work together again!

Sarah Sikes Development Associate, The Mathews House

Braeden and the footage Drones for Dreams provided of Harvest of Hope Pantry is absolutely amazing! We are thrilled to be able to partner together to share the work we are doing in the community, and working with Drones for Dreams was truly a gift. From the beginning of the process to the final edited footage, Braeden made the whole endeavor so easy and fun, and it was fun to watch the drones work their magic as well. Thanks so much to Drones for Dreams for choosing to work with us at Harvest of Hope!

Kelsey Harvey Development Director - Harvest of Hope Pantry

We had a fantastic experience working with Drones for Dreams. Braeden was professional, flexible, and attentive to our unique needs from start to finish. As a horse rescue, the safety and comfort of our horses is our top priority, and he carefully followed our guidelines to ensure the drone never startled them. Every shot was executed with thoughtfulness and skill. The final aerial photos and videos were stunning and have been a tremendous asset to our marketing efforts, helping us showcase our ranch and horses in a compelling, elevated way. We're so grateful for his attention to detail and collaborative approach, and we look forward to working with Braeden again.

Megan Berner Marketing - Colorado Horse Rescue

It was an absolute delight to work with Braeden. He is very reliable, was here on time and took amazing footage of our farm animal sanctuary while being very respectful towards our staff, visitors and animals. He maneuvered the sanctuary without disrupting or frightening our animals with the drone which was amazing. He left us with nice footage that we will use in our marketing materials. Thank you so much Braeden for your work!

Nicole Brecht Executive Director - Good Life Refuge

On behalf of Surfrider Foundation Kauaʻi Chapter we would personally want to give a Big Mahalo to Braeden and Drones for Dreams for his spectacular aerial footage of our Net Patrol Coastline cleanup in Anahola, Kauaʻi. Braeden's professionalism and passion for flying the drone and the video and photo clips really shows the beauty of the coastline we love to protect. You do something special for nonprofits. Keep up the great work!

Scott McCubbins Director - Surfrider Foundation Kauai

We are so grateful for Drones for Dreams. Braeden is a wonderful young professional whose attention to detail and ability to capture the heart of our organization is truly exceptional. As a nonprofit, it can be difficult to find someone willing to invest the time and care needed to deliver such a professional, high-quality photography and video footage. We deeply appreciate his passion, creativity, and generosity that he brought to our Organization Video.

Aly Fisher Development - The Inn Between House

Braeden did a remarkable job capturing live event footage for the Boulder International Film Festival! His experience and skill as a drone pilot coupled with his knowledge of photography landed us the best footage ever of our opening night street celebration outside the Boulder Theater. Braeden's beautiful drone cinematography is going to help us market the festival for many years to come.

Kevin Smith Executive Producer - Boulder International Film Festival

We discovered Drones for Dreams after a board member shared a Daily Camera article highlighting Braeden and his incredible mission to support nonprofits. With a major event just around the corner, finding him felt like hitting the jackpot. This year, Rise Against Suicide hosted our 17th Annual Emerge 5K, bringing together more than 800 community members in support of youth suicide prevention and Braeden captured it beautifully. From our very first conversation through final delivery, he set the standard for professionalism, communication, and care. The aerial footage captured the scale, energy, and heart of our event in a way we had never experienced before. These videos not only document the event but most importantly help us tell a powerful story. If you are a nonprofit looking for someone who combines exceptional talent with genuine heart and purpose, we cannot recommend Braeden and Drones for Dreams highly enough

Kellie Brown Development Manager - Rise Against Suicide

It was such a pleasure to have Braeden bring his drones to Medicine Horse! He got some incredible shots of our property, was super easy and pleasant to work with, all while being very professional. We would highly recommend him to anyone else looking for drone footage.

Mike Franklin Executive Director - Medicine Horse
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Organizations That Trust Our Drone Expertise

Featured Work

Veterans Community Project

Veterans Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting homeless and at-risk veterans with tiny homes, comprehensive services, and emergency assistance.
Testimonial
“I am so grateful for Braeden’s passion and investment in Veterans Community Project of Longmont’s mission! We’ve been so lucky to have Braeden capture different stages of our Tiny Home Village and we highly recommend him for your photography needs!” Melissa Gruber, Director of Development for Veterans Community Project of Longmont

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