Aerial imagery created with a purpose
Professional, FAA-certified and insured aerial photography and video for businesses, properties and projects throughout Greater Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio.
I create aerial imagery that does more than provide an impressive view. Every photograph and video shot is planned around what your business needs to communicate—whether that means showing the scale of a property, documenting the quality of completed work, promoting a destination or adding cinematic perspective to a larger marketing video.
More Than Drone Footage
Hiring a commercial drone operator should not simply mean receiving a folder of random aerial clips.
As a creative marketing director, filmmaker, photographer and designer, I approach aerial imaging as part of a larger visual story. I consider the audience, the intended use of the content and what the finished imagery needs to communicate before the aircraft ever leaves the ground.
That may include:
- Showing the complete size, setting and layout of a property
- Highlighting the craftsmanship of a completed project
- Documenting construction or project progress
- Creating strong website and social-media content
- Adding cinematic establishing shots to a promotional film
- Building a professional library of reusable branded imagery
The result is purposeful visual content that can be used across your website, social media, presentations, advertising and future marketing campaigns.
Commercial Aerial Photography and Video Services
Aerial Photography
High-resolution aerial photography can reveal the scale, location and character of a property or project in ways that ground-level photography cannot.
Images can be created for:
- Business and property websites
- Commercial real estate marketing
- Contractor portfolios and project showcases
- Apartment communities and facilities
- Social-media content
- Advertising, presentations and printed materials
Cinematic Aerial Video
Smooth, professionally composed aerial footage can add movement, scale and visual impact to your marketing.
Aerial video can be delivered as individual edited clips or incorporated into a larger finished production that includes ground footage, music, interviews, voice-over, graphics and branded messaging.
Property and Project Coverage
Aerial coverage is well suited for commercial properties, apartment communities, construction projects, contractor work, hospitality locations, facilities and other sites that are difficult to communicate from ground level alone.
Coverage may include:
- Completed-project photography and video
- Before-and-after imagery
- Property and facility overviews
- Construction or project-progress documentation
- Website and social-media content
- Recurring coverage from consistent viewpoints
Ground and Aerial Production
Many projects benefit from more than aerial imagery alone.
I can combine drone footage with professional ground photography and video to capture the full story—from wide establishing views to the people, details, materials and workmanship that make the project distinctive.
Working with one creative professional also helps maintain a consistent visual style across the entire finished project.
Professional, Legal and Insured
Commercial drone work involves more than owning an aircraft. It requires certification, planning, judgment and a clear understanding of the operating environment.
I provide:
- FAA Part 107-certified commercial drone operation
- Commercial drone liability insurance
- Certificates of Insurance when required
- Additional-insured status when required
- Preflight review of airspace and site conditions
- Attention to weather, structures, obstacles, property and people
- Responsible operation within applicable FAA regulations
- Professional planning based on the intended final use
Not every requested flight is automatically possible. Airspace restrictions, temporary flight restrictions, weather, location conditions, property access and the presence of people may affect how and when a project can be completed. These factors are reviewed before the shoot whenever possible.
Professional Image Quality and Reliable Equipment
I currently fly the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, a professional aerial imaging platform selected for its image quality, camera versatility, flight stability, safety systems and reliability.
The aircraft provides the capability, but the equipment is not the final product. Strong aerial imagery still depends on planning, composition, light, movement, photographic judgment and an understanding of how the finished content will be used.
A Straightforward Process
1. Tell Me About the Project
Share the location, what needs to be photographed or filmed, how the imagery will be used and when it is needed.
2. Planning
I review the location, airspace, weather considerations, site conditions and the most useful perspectives for the project.
3. Photography and Filming
The aerial imagery is captured according to the agreed scope. Ground photography and video can be included when needed.
4. Editing and Delivery
Depending on the project, you may receive professionally edited photographs, selected video clips, social-media content or a completely finished promotional video.
Commercial Drone Service Area
Based in Liberty Township, Ohio, I provide commercial drone photography and video throughout Greater Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio, including Cincinnati, Hamilton, Fairfield, West Chester, Mason, Blue Ash, Middletown, Lebanon and surrounding communities.
Projects in Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and other nearby areas may also be available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you certified and insured for commercial drone work?
Yes. I am an FAA Part 107-certified commercial drone operator and carry commercial drone liability insurance. Certificates of Insurance and additional-insured status are available when required.
Can you combine drone footage with regular photography and video?
Yes. Aerial imagery can be combined with ground photography, stabilized video, interviews, detail footage, editing, graphics and other content to create a complete promotional piece.
Can you fly a drone at any location?
Not always. Airspace restrictions, temporary flight restrictions, weather, nearby airports, property conditions, people and other safety considerations can affect whether a flight is possible. I review these factors during the planning process.
Do you provide edited photos and video?
Yes. Services can range from edited aerial photographs and selected video clips to fully edited promotional films and branded social-media content.
How much does commercial drone photography cost?
Pricing depends on the location, project scope, required deliverables, flight conditions, editing and whether ground photography or video is also needed. Contact me with a few basic details for a project estimate.