How Garden Centres Can Use Drone Footage to Boost Footfall and Online Sales
If you run a garden centre, you’ll know that attracting visitors — both online and in person — is more competitive than ever. Customers expect beautiful spaces, unique experiences, and inspiring content before they even set foot on site.
One of the most powerful and cost-effective ways to showcase your garden centre is with aerial drone footage. Here’s how it can help boost both your footfall and your online sales — and why more Cornish garden centres are embracing this technology.
1️⃣ Show Off Your Grounds in All Their Glory
Your garden centre is about more than just products — it’s an experience. Whether you’ve invested in landscaped gardens, wildlife areas, cafes, or seasonal displays, drone footage can show these features in a way ground-level photos never can.
Wide sweeping shots can give customers a sense of scale and atmosphere.
Showcase seasonal highlights (spring flowers, autumn colour, Christmas lights).
Perfect for marketing outdoor events, plant fairs, or family days.
Example: Imagine a 30-second aerial video showing your entire garden centre in full summer bloom, drawing visitors in with the promise of a great day out.
2️⃣ Boost Online Engagement and Sales
Drone footage works brilliantly across all your digital channels:
Add aerial clips to your homepage to make a strong first impression.
Use drone videos in Facebook and Instagram ads to stop the scroll and drive clicks.
Include video tours in your Google Business Profile to improve local search results.
Create short clips for Reels and Stories to boost engagement and reach new audiences.
Tip: Videos featuring aerial shots typically get far higher engagement on social media than static images alone.
3️⃣ Enhance Virtual Shopping Experiences
For garden centres with an online shop, drone footage can:
Set the scene — helping customers understand the quality and care that goes into your plants and products.
Reinforce your brand as a destination, not just a shop.
Encourage online customers to visit in person.
Consider adding a short “flyover” video to your About or Visit Us pages, helping convert online visitors into foot traffic.
4️⃣ Give You a Competitive Edge
Not many garden centres have invested in professional aerial photography yet — but those that do stand out.
In Cornwall, where outdoor space and natural beauty are big selling points, drone footage gives local businesses a unique marketing edge.
How We Can Help
At Aerisurv Ltd, we specialise in capturing stunning aerial imagery for Cornish businesses. We understand how to film garden centres in a way that draws customers in and works across all your digital platforms.
✅ Flexible packages for small independents and larger centres
✅ Seasonal filming options (spring, summer, Christmas)
✅ Fast turnaround for social media campaigns
Ready to stand out?
If you'd like to discuss how aerial footage could help your garden centre attract more visitors and boost online sales, contact us today for a free consultation.