FAQ's
Below are some frequently asked questions about drone photography. Please contact us if you have a question you don't see answered.
Q: What kind of drones do you use for aerial photography and videos?
A: We have a mixture of recreational and enterprise drones for use depending on the project.
Q: Does the weather affect when you can fly drones?
A: Yes. Each drone has a wind tolerance that must be followed to avoid crashes. If the weather on site is outside of these tolerances, we will have to reschedule the flight. This does not affect indoor projects.
Q: What are the camera specs?
A: Our drones have up to a 48MP camera, and can shoot video up to 4k @ 30fps, or 2.7k @ 60fps
Q: How long can your drones stay in the air?
A: On a single battery we are able to fly up to 45 minutes depending on conditions and use. We carry several spare batteries and have the capability to remotely charge batteries in the field, so we can potentially stay in the air for hours with battery swaps.
Q: Are there limitations on where you can fly a drone?
A: Yes. We must follow FAA rules including aircraft airspace, flying around crowds, payload restrictions, and flying at night. Waivers are available depending on the needs. Please get in touch to discuss. An example would be flying in restricted airspace around airports. We are able to get a waiver, but those need to be set up at least 90 days in advance of the mission.
Q: How high can you fly?
A: While the equipment is capable of flying much higher, we are restricted to flying 400 feet above the ground or structure we are imaging. So if you have a 20 story building, we can fly 400 feet above that. These rules are in place to we don't interfere with manned aircraft.
Q: How much does this cost?
A: Please get in contact with us to discuss pricing as there are a lot of variables. A simple photo mission could be as little as $100.
Q: Do you need to be certified to do this?
A: Yes, the FAA requires all remote drone pilots operating in a commercial capacity to be Part 107 certified, which is the FAA's regulations that govern small unmanned aircraft. All of our pilots have this certification and receive refresher training as required and to enhance skills.
Q: What does UAS stand for?
A: UAS is an abbreviation for Unmanned Aircraft Systems.