Aerial Imaging Services in Bothell, WA
With the UW Bothell campus expansion, downtown revitalization, and 500+ new housing units permitted in 2023-2024, Bothell is growing as the northern gateway to the Seattle Eastside tech corridor along the I-405 corridor.
Located in King County with a population of 48,000, Bothell sits within the Seattle. Bothell is a growing Eastside community straddling the King-Snohomish county line, with construction driven by the University of Washington Bothell expansion, the downtown Bothell revitalization, and residential development along the North Creek corridor. The city completed a major downtown revitalization replacing old buildings with mixed-use development. Residential permitting exceeded 500 new units in 2023-2024, driven by tech workers and university growth. The Canyon Park business center is seeing commercial expansion.
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Aerial Data Services for Bothell Projects
Bothell straddles the King-Snohomish county line at the northern edge of the Seattle Eastside tech corridor. The city combines a revitalized downtown with the University of Washington Bothell campus and the Canyon Park business center. Growth is driven by tech workers and university expansion, with the I-405 corridor providing connectivity to Bellevue and Redmond. North Creek and the Sammamish River create riparian corridors for environmental data collection work. Paine Field Class D airspace may affect the northern portion of the city.
Local Airspace & Regulations in Bothell, WA
FAA Part 107 Requirements
Part 107 is the federal baseline for paid drone work in Bothell. Each operator in the network holds an active Remote Pilot Certificate, verified at onboarding.
State Drone Laws
Bothell sits under Washington's statewide UAS framework (ESSB 6001 (2015); RCW 46.60.130; RCW 9A.44.115; RCW 47.68; WAC 352-32); local permitting in King County is what varies site to site. Bothell does not have a formal drone permitting ordinance, but requests 48-hour notification for commercial drone operations on city-owned property. Full Washington drone law →
Local Ordinances
Bothell does not have a formal drone permitting ordinance, but requests 48-hour notification for commercial drone operations on city-owned property. Washington ESSB 6001 governs law enforcement drone use. Washington State Parks (WAC 352-32) prohibit drone takeoff and landing without a permit. Flights from private property require owner permission and FAA Part 107 compliance. Paine Field Class D airspace may affect north Bothell operations. The University of Washington Bothell campus may have additional security restrictions.
Restricted Airspace
- Bothell falls at the edge of the SEA Class B outer shelf. Most of the city is in uncontrolled Class G airspace. Check FAA UAS Facility Maps for specific locations near the King-Snohomish county line.
- Paine Field (PAE) Class D airspace is 8 miles north. Drone flights in north Bothell near the Snohomish County line may be within the PAE Class D shelf requiring LAANC authorization.
- Bothell City Code requires notification for commercial drone operations on city property including Bothell Landing Park, Park at Bothell Landing, and Blyth Park. No formal permit fee but 48-hour notice required.
- University of Washington Bothell campus has security considerations. Coordinate with campus security for flights near academic buildings and research facilities.
- North Creek and Sammamish River create riparian corridor considerations. Drone flights over water must maintain visual line of sight.
Airports in the area: SEA - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Class B, 25 miles south, commercial), PAE - Paine Field (Class D, 8 miles north, commercial + general aviation), BFI - Boeing Field/King County International (Class D, 20 miles south, corporate)
Typical Project Costs in Washington
What Bothell projects usually cost, based on current Seattle market data. Exact pricing depends on site size, complexity, and deliverables.
| Service Type | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Topographic Data Collection | $1,475 | $5,300 |
| Drone Inspection | $925 | $3,300 |
| LiDAR Scanning | $3,050 | $8,600 |
| Environmental Monitoring | $1,475 | $5,000 |
| Aerial Imagery | $500 | $1,850 |
| Construction Monitoring | $1,100 | $4,000 |
| Real Estate Photography | $350 | $1,350 |
| Roof Inspection | $400 | $1,450 |
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Bothell is a growing Eastside community straddling the King-Snohomish county line, with construction driven by the University of Washington Bothell expansion, the downtown Bothell revitalization, and residential development along the North Creek corridor. The city completed a major downtown revitalization replacing old buildings with mixed-use development. Residential permitting exceeded 500 new units in 2023-2024, driven by tech workers and university growth. The Canyon Park business center is seeing commercial expansion.
Active Developers in the Area:
- McCarthy Building Companies (commercial and institutional construction)
- Snyder Development (downtown Bothell mixed-use and residential)
- Canyon Park Development Group (commercial and office expansion)
- University of Washington Bothell (campus expansion and research facilities)
Why Bothell Project Managers Choose Aerius View
FAA-Certified
Every operator holds an active Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
Local to Bothell
Operators working King County daily — familiar with Seattle airspace including SEA - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Class B, 25 miles south, commercial) and local permitting.
No Cost to Quote
Submit your project at no charge. Pay the operator directly if you proceed.
Fast Turnaround
Quotes in Bothell commonly move inside 2 business days once your request is in.
AeriusView is expanding in Bothell, WA
AeriusView is building its Bothell network now — active development work by teams like McCarthy Building Companies keeps demand high. Nearby coverage is live across 7 surrounding cities, so projects in Bothell are matched on arrival.
Request a QuoteWhat Deliverables Do You Get?
Every Bothell project includes professional-grade deliverables compatible with the construction and engineering software used across the Seattle. Projects like those delivered for McCarthy Building Companies across King County need data that drops straight into their workflow.
- Progress reports with side-by-side comparisons for construction monitoring
- Orthomosaic maps (GeoTIFF) for site overview and documentation
- Point clouds (LAS/LAZ) for 3D modeling and volumetric analysis
- DEM/DSM terrain models for cut/fill and grade analysis
- Contour lines (DXF/DWG, CAD-ready) for Civil 3D and Revit
- Coordinate systems matched to your project datum — the Washington State Plane zone, UTM, or a local datum your surveyor specifies
Insurance & Liability Protection
Pilot Insurance Required
Every operator matched to a Bothell project carries active liability insurance — minimum $1,000,000 general liability, verified from the certificate before the pilot joins the network. Bothell does not have a formal drone permitting ordinance, but requests 48-hour notification for commercial drone operations on city-owned property. Washington ESSB 6001 governs law enforcement drone use. Washington State Parks (WAC 352-32) prohibit drone takeoff and landing without a permit. Flights from private property require owner permission and FAA Part 107 compliance. Paine Field Class D airspace may affect north Bothell operations. The University of Washington Bothell campus may have additional security restrictions.
FAA Part 107 Verified
Each pilot's Remote Pilot Certificate is checked against the FAA Airmen Inquiry before they can serve King County bookings. Expired certificates are flagged automatically.
Equipment Documentation
Pilots register their airframes and sensors (RGB, LiDAR, thermal, multispectral) so Bothell requests route to crews with the right payload for the job.
Site Safety Coordination
Pilots coordinate with your site superintendent for safe operations on active Bothell construction sites, including flight plans that avoid worker areas and equipment zones. Bothell does not have a formal drone permitting ordinance, but requests 48-hour notification for commercial drone operations on city-owned property. Washington ESSB 6001 governs law enforcement drone use. Washington State Parks (WAC 352-32) prohibit drone takeoff and landing without a permit. Flights from private property require owner permission and FAA Part 107 compliance. Paine Field Class D airspace may affect north Bothell operations. The University of Washington Bothell campus may have additional security restrictions.
Bothell Aerial Imaging FAQ
Do I need LAANC authorization to fly a drone in Bothell?
Most of Bothell is in uncontrolled Class G airspace and does not require LAANC. However, north Bothell near the Snohomish County line may be within the Paine Field Class D shelf requiring authorization. Check the FAA UAS Facility Map for your specific flight location.
What construction activity is happening in Bothell?
The University of Washington Bothell campus expansion, downtown Bothell revitalization, and residential development along North Creek are the main projects. Over 500 new housing units were permitted in 2023-2024. The Canyon Park business center is seeing commercial expansion.
Can I fly a drone over the UW Bothell campus?
The University of Washington Bothell campus may have security restrictions for drone operations. Coordinate with campus security before flying near academic buildings and research facilities. While FAA Part 107 governs airspace, the university may enforce no-drone policies on campus property.
Can I fly a drone in Bothell parks?
Bothell requests 48-hour notification for commercial drone operations on city property including Bothell Landing Park and Blyth Park. There is no formal permit fee, but advance notice is required.
How much does an aerial imaging cost in Bothell?
Topographic data collection projects in Bothell range from $1,400 to $5,000. LiDAR scanning costs $2,900 to $8,200. Construction monitoring runs $1,050 to $3,800. Pricing reflects the Seattle Eastside market with moderate pricing for this suburban location.
Aerial Imaging Terms for Bothell Projects
New to aerial imaging? These are the terms you will see in Bothell project quotes and deliverables. Most Bothell projects in our cost table start around $350.
Ground Sample Distance
The spatial resolution of drone imagery, measured in cm/pixel.
Orthomosaic
A geometrically corrected aerial photo map stitched from many images.
Point Cloud
A 3D dataset of points representing the captured surface.
Real-Time Kinematic
RTK GPS correction for centimeter-level positional accuracy.
LiDAR
Laser scanning that captures terrain through vegetation.
Digital Elevation Model
A 3D representation of terrain elevation across the site.
Ground Control Point
Known reference markers used to anchor and validate mapping accuracy.
Aerial Mapping
Data collection from above to map and measure a site.
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