Serving Northwest Alabama & Northeast Mississippi
Serving Northwest Alabama & Northeast Mississippi
Services We Offer
Aerial Photographs
Aerial Videos
Orthophoto Map and 3D Model Generation
Commercial or Residential
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an FAA Waiver for Operations Over Human Beings and Operations Over Moving Vehicles?
Simply put, we hold a waiver ( an official document issued by the FAA which approves certain operations of aircraft outside the limitations of a regulation ) from the FAA that allows us to legally fly over open air assemblies, like concerts, festivals, and such, which most sUAS pilots can’t do. Currently there are only a few options that legally allows this ( waiver or a Category 1 drone ). We can also fly over moving vehicles with this waiver! Let us help you get some unique video or photos from your event!
Why should I use Pikeville Drone Services when my friend has a drone and would do it for free?
Well, the FAA tends to frown upon and generally fine heavily unlicensed drone pilots that fly for commercial purposes. Not only can the pilot of the drone get an $1,100 fine for each instance but the realtor can get an $11,000 fine for using material supplied by an unlicensed pilot. Best thing is to hire a professional licensed drone pilot to handle your aerial photography and save the fines.
How much will services cost?
Services are based on a job by job basis. They are definitely fair and reasonable. Sometimes there’s even room for negotiations.
Really, why should you hire us?
We are FAA Part 107 certified and insured per job for $1,000,000. We do our best to get you the quality video or photos you need for your project with it not breaking your bank. Both of our times are valuable!
Areas that we cover?
We usually cover Northwest Alabama and Northeast Mississippi but we’re available for other projects outside that area with extra travel expense included in the quote.
What is Orthophoto Map and 3D Model Generation? How can it help me?
An orthophoto map, also known as an orthoimage or orthophotograph, is a map that's created from an aerial photograph that's been geometrically corrected. The image is taken from an altitude so that the landscape can be clearly seen, and the resulting map has a uniform scale.
Company sUAS
DJI Mini 3 Pro
DJI Mavic Air 2S
DJI Mavic Air 2S
The new edition to our sUAS fleet. The Mini 3 Pro can easily take indoor shots as well as excellent outdoor. Plus it has the capability to create vertical content for those wanting to use footage on social media!
DJI Mavic Air 2S
DJI Mavic Air 2S
DJI Mavic Air 2S
Our workhorse is the DJI Mavic Air 2S with its 5.4K 60 frames per second video capabilities and 48 mp photos to provide you with excellent images or video for your project. With its 1” CMOS sensor image and video quality is excellent for your projects! We’ve started using our DJI Mavic Air 2S for photometric mapping.