Aerial documentation is the core of what I do. Everything is built around accurate records, consistent visuals, and protecting contractors and developers from disputes, confusion, and delays.
Documentation comes first. If a client needs a few photos for marketing, I will make sure the content I deliver can be used that way, but it is not something I advertise or pursue. My focus is construction, development, and liability protection.
Yes. Between my time in the USAR as an engineer, years in industrial environments, environmental work, I understand what a site should look like and what crews are dealing with. That experience shapes how I document and how I look for inconsistencies.
Because you actually know who is showing up. You get a consistent process and a consistent pilot every single time. I am not sending random operators and I am not rushing through a long list of unrelated services. You get accountability, accuracy, and direct communication without the corporate runaround.
Right now, yes. But I already have the roadmap to scale as demand grows. I will only add pilots who have construction experience and who can maintain the exact same standards and process.
Chattanooga is home and my primary service area, but I will travel where there is a real need. The normal radius is 50 miles. Beyond that, travel fees apply.
As soon as you can. Even if you are not sure yet, reach out. I need to check the airspace, coordinate access, and request authorization if the location is in controlled airspace. Sometimes approvals come fast and sometimes they do not, so early notice helps protect your timeline.
Yes, I have insurance on file.
It means my business has been federally certified as owned and operated by a service-disabled veteran. Some organizations and federal contractors receive incentives when working with SDVOSBs. More importantly, it means you are working with someone who carries high standards, attention to detail, and accountability from day one.
When you hire Views From Above you get me. As the company grows, only trained operators who already understand construction will join the team.
Three core services
Each service solves a specific problem and flows naturally into the next as a project moves forward.
Consistent aerial photos, ground photos, a written summary, notes on anything unusual, organized files, and electronic delivery within 48 hours.
Partners receive locked scheduling, multi-site flexibility, archived backups, priority access to new technology, long term consistency, and the three locations under one session rule when sites fall within a five-mile radius.
Both. The true value comes from consistent documentation over time, but short-term partnerships are available for clients who only need coverage for a portion of a project.
Fifty miles. Travel fees apply for beyond that.
Within 48 hours for standard sessions. Partners receive priority scheduling and consistent timing.
Partners commit to regular documentation and receive priority access, locked pricing, backups, and multi-site flexibility. Single sessions receive one visit, one delivery, and no long-term data retention or partner perks
Yes. I call it a partnership, but it is a contract that outlines expectations, safety requirements, scheduling, and deliverables. It protects both sides.
Single session clients pay fifty percent at booking and fifty percent day of service. Partners pay on the first of each month.
Flights may cross property lines, but no images or video will be captured of neighboring properties. Clients are responsible for notifying neighbors ahead of time and I can provide written notice upon request.
No. My work can protects crews from real financial risk. I do not devalue it with discounts.
All partner benefits. Multi-site flexibility. Backups. Priority scheduling. Locked pricing. Guaranteed availability. Consistent process.
Partnership pricing is customized based on how many sessions per month a client needs and the scale of the project.
six months, however you can lock in pricing for up to twenty-four months.
Yes. I focus on the Chattanooga region, but I will travel for clients when the project requires it. Travel fees apply outside the fifty-mile radius.
Yes. Many clients start with a single session and then move into a partnership once they see the value of consistent documentation.
Partners receive priority scheduling. Their dates are secured early in the month, and adjustments are made around weather or site conditions.
Yes. If sites fall within a five-mile radius, up to three locations can be covered in a single session.
On the first of each month.
Invoices can be paid electronically through standard business payment methods.
Yes. All commercial drone work requires it and I follow every FAA rule and maintenance requirement.
I treat every job site like an active work zone. I stay clear of crews, equipment paths, and hazards. I communicate with supervisors before flying and avoid anything that could interfere with operations.
Yes. I have OSHA 10 training and apply it to my workflows to make sure documentation happens safely.
Yes. I request authorization when needed. Early communication helps ensure access.
Light rain or fog is possible with protective equipment, but I do not fly in unsafe conditions. Crews deserve safety first, not shortcuts.
Yes. All images and files are stored securely and organized before delivery.
With proper coordination, waivers, and authorization, yes. It depends on location and federal requirements.
I adjust altitude, reposition flight paths, and coordinate with site leads to avoid conflict with equipment.
Yes, with proper authorization and when the project benefits from that timing.
No. Aerial documentation is a powerful tool, but it does not replace physical inspections or licensed surveying. It complements them with consistent, visual records.
Currently DJI. I am in the process of adding a compliant NDAA system to my fleet to expand capabilities for clients who require it.
High resolution systems designed for construction environments.
Within FAA limits and at altitudes that provide clear, consistent documentation for your site.
A standardized grid pattern for consistency over time, along with targeted angles of key areas.
Not at this time.
Soon. I am currently evaluating systems for safe indoor use.
Yes. I can upload directly to whichever platform your team already uses.
Standard high-resolution photo and video formats compatible with all project management tools.
Regular inspections, firmware updates, and manufacturer recommended maintenance.
Drone documentation is visually accurate and extremely consistent over time, but it does not replace licensed surveying.
The future LiDAR equipment I am evaluating can achieve accuracy within roughly five centimeters plus or minus, but it will always be a supplement, not a replacement, for required survey work.
A complete set of aerial photos, ground photos, a written summary, organized files, and consistent naming so nothing gets misplaced.
Within 48 hours.
By date, site, and category so any supervisor or inspector can find what they need instantly.
Yes. Partners receive more detailed summaries. Single sessions receive a clean overview.
If video supports the documentation, yes.
Partners receive long term archived backups on external drives that I also duplicate for secure retention.
No. Backups are a partner exclusive.
Yes. Just communicate them ahead of time.
Partners receive long term retention for the duration of the partnership. Single sessions do not.
It does not guarantee prevention. It creates consistent visual proof that helps clarify what happened, when it happened, and what the site looked like at every stage.
Builders, developers, excavation crews, infrastructure companies, environmental teams, and anyone who needs visual proof at each stage of a project.
Yes. Documentation is extremely useful for claims, but every request is evaluated to make sure it fits within my scope.
Yes. Progress verification is ideal for that.
Yes. Utility crews benefit heavily from consistent visuals.
Yes, when the project fits my scope.
Sometimes for grading or property documentation, but I stay focused on construction and development.
If safety requirements are met and coordination is handled properly, yes.
Local veterans first, especially those with construction backgrounds. I want operators who already understand what they are looking at.
Yes. That is where documentation is strongest.
Eventually yes. Growth will be based on real need and local demand.
Because the public deserves clear, honest information about drones, safety, and documentation. My opinion does not matter. Facts do.
Fear kills trust. Education builds it.
Because crews deserve to know how regulations affect their work.
I focus on facts, not politics.
Yes. I always try to answer honestly and professionally.
Documentation helps protect natural areas and keep crews accountable.
Yes, when asked.
Because veterans bring discipline, reliability, and experience in structured environments. Local veterans with construction backgrounds are ideal for this work.
Because the industry lacks unbiased information. I want people to form their own opinions based on facts, not fear.
Because Chattanooga is home. The people here matter to me, and the companies building this city deserve good information they can trust. Sharing how drones actually work, explaining regulations in plain English, and showing crews how documentation protects them is my way of giving back. If I can help someone make a safer, smarter, or more informed decision, that’s a win for the whole community.
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