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How It Works

From Concept to Sky in 4 Simple Steps

Your Campaign, Step by Step

We handle everything from start to finish. Here's exactly what happens when you book with Sky Banners.

01

Consultation

Tell us about your campaign. We’ll discuss your message, target audience, ideal location, timing, and budget to create a tailored flight plan.

  • Free, no-obligation consultation
  • Phone, email, or in-person meeting
  • We’ll recommend the best banner type for your goals
  • Custom quote provided within 24 hours
02

Design & Approval

For billboard and combo banners, our design team creates your custom banner artwork. You review, request changes, and approve the final design before production.

  • Professional design assistance included
  • Unlimited revisions until you’re satisfied
  • Digital proof provided for your approval
  • Letter banners skip this step — no design needed
03

Production

Your approved design goes to print on durable aviation-grade material. Our banners are built to look sharp at altitude and withstand the elements.

  • High-resolution digital printing
  • Aviation-grade nylon material
  • Quality-checked before every flight
  • Turnaround: 1–2 weeks after approval
04

Flight Execution

Your banner takes to the sky. Our experienced pilots fly optimized routes over your target area at peak visibility times. We coordinate timing with your event.

  • Transport Canada certified pilots
  • Pilot calls ahead so you know when to look up
  • Real-time coordination for events
  • Weather monitoring with free rescheduling

A Letter Banner Pickup in Action

File Formats & Design Requirements

For billboard and combo banners, we accept most common design file formats. Our team can also work from rough concepts or brand guidelines.

PNGRecommended. Lossless quality with transparency support.
JPGAcceptable. Use highest quality settings (300 DPI minimum).
PDFVector PDF preferred for logos and text-heavy designs.
AIAdobe Illustrator native files. Ideal for vector artwork.
EPSEncapsulated PostScript files, ideal for scalable vector artwork.

Don’t have a design? No problem. Our team can create one from your brand guidelines, logo, or even a rough sketch.

Lead Times

How much notice do you need? It depends on the banner type.

Letter Banners

24–48 hours

No production needed. Just pick your message and we’ll schedule your flight.

Billboard Banners

3–4 weeks

Includes design, approval, and print production. Rush service may be available.

Smoke Displays

48 hours

Minimal setup required. Book quickly for gender reveals and events.

Common Questions About the Process

We understand plans change. We offer free rescheduling for weather delays, and flexible rescheduling for other reasons with reasonable notice. We’ll always work with you to find an alternative date.

Yes — from the ground! We’ll coordinate the flight timing so you can be at the target location to watch your banner fly overhead. For proposals and events, we’ll time the flyover to your exact moment. Please note that passengers are not permitted in the aircraft during banner operations.

We plan routes based on your target audience, venue location, wind patterns, and air traffic conditions. Our pilots follow optimized paths that maximize visibility over your target area.

Safety comes first. If weather prevents a flight, we reschedule at no additional charge. We monitor forecasts closely and will notify you in advance if conditions look unfavourable.

Ready to Get Started?

Your first step is a free consultation. Tell us about your campaign and we'll take it from there.