All aerial photo and video services include online viewing gallery with access to download images and video.

Photographer is an FAA Certified Part 107 Remote Pilot, otherwise known as a “Drone” pilot. All Client flight missions will be insured per mission, for at least $1 million dollar liability limit, a Certificate of Insurance will be provided to the Client, upon request.

A (UAS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems, commonly known as a “drone”; for purposes of this information will be referred to as UAS.

UAS flights are subject to FAA rules, regulations and any applicable flight restrictions. Photographer will adhere to all applicable FAA rules and regulations and any applicable local laws or ordinance, without exception.

UAS flights will be conducted during daylight hours. Any night flying operations will be subject to advance notice by the Client and will incur additional fees and will require additional pre-planning.

All UAS flights are conducted at the discretion of the Photographer/ Remote Pilot In Command (RPIC). Consideration for UAS flight will include, but not limited to, weather conditions, location, any FAA flight restrictions, ground traffic, site hazards, power lines, obstacles, takeoff and landing areas, equipment functionality or failures. Flight operations can be cancelled or aborted at any time at the decision of the Photographer, as the RPIC. The Photographer/RPIC is response for the safe operation of the UAS and for the persons and property in the area. Photographer/RPIC will not take direction from anyone, including the Client, that is deemed unsafe, dangerous, reckless or hazardous, in violation of established FAA Rules and Regulations or other applicable laws. In the event that weather conditions dictate that the UAS cannot be flown, a new date and time will be reschedule for the mission.

Each location can vary with terrain and other physical structures, including terrain, trees, building and other structures that can affect visual line of sight. These issues will be taken into consideration when preparing for UAS flight operations. Some locations may be subject to FAA airspace restrictions or may require special authorizations. Flight missions will be accepted based on review of the location in accordance with established FAA airspace restrictions. Not all flight missions may be accepted due to FAA airspace restrictions and will be subject to review by the the drone pilot.

Prior to the flight, Photographer/RPIC will review the location where photograph and/or video will be conducted. Photographer/RPIC will review the location for any FAA restrictions or airspace issues, as well as physical location, to include obstructions, trees, power lines, buildings and any other physical hazards. Generally this site review will be conducted by reviewing satellite maps and FAA flight charts.

Aerial photographs are taken in RAW/DNG format. Unless otherwise requested, all photos will be delivered to the Client in a high resolution JPEG format, edited and enhanced for color corrections, clarity, cropping and other various Adobe Lightroom image quality enhancements, as needed, and best discretion of the Photographer. All video shot in 5.4k or 4k video, unless requested otherwise. Specific requests and instruction will be discussed prior to flight. Upon Client request, images can be delivered to the client in RAW/DNG, un-edited format.

During a UAS flight for videography, Photographer will take several separate video clips. Depending on the client request, video can be provided to the Client as is, with stand alone clips or as an edited, clip combined, video montage to include titles, graphics, and music. The length of the video can depend upon the conditions, location, photo assignment, requests and/or agreement made between the Client and Photographer.

Photographer does not edit out power lines, large structures, buildings or other objects, nor will Photographer edit in any items that are not present in the area to be photographed. All photo and video is taken as the location is. Only minor image enhancements will be made to improve quality, coloring, cropping and clarity of the image.

Contact me to plan your next aerial photography and video mission. The above prices reflect standard pricing or starting prices. I offer a quick turn-around time. Pricing is subject to change based on any special client requests. Customizable photography packages to suit your needs, contact me for a quote. Use the Contact Form to contact me.