An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle/Unmanned Aerial System, also known as a drone. It is a multi-rotor drone that is operated via a remote control by a person on the ground. It is maneuverable and safe.

It all depends on the size and scope of project. Every client and every project is unique, and should be treated as such. We’re here to understand and fulfill your specific needs. Some of the factors affecting pricing include: Type of drone requiredComplexity of flight planning Airspace clearance requirements FAA waiver requirements Necessity of a visual observer Edited or unedited work Data processing expenses Risk to equipment (e.g. filming off a boat vs filming in an open field) Liability risk (e.g. urban area vs. vacant land) In keeping with our mission of providing a smooth, hassle-free experience for our customers, we always seek to quote flat, "out the door" rates for jobs whenever possible - no hidden travel fees, tacked on visual observer fees, footage “licensing” fees, or racking up by-the-hour charges because a job took longer than we anticipated in the original bid. What we quote up front is what you pay for the delivered work, period.When requesting a quote, please describe to us in as much detail as possible what you're looking to achieve, what you expect from us, and the exact location of the job, in order for us to provide the most accurate quote we can in the most timely manner possible. Call Carolina Airshots today for a free quote!

One of the very first things that we need to do is check the air space where you want to fly to see if flight operations are possible and if Authorization from the FAA is required for that specific address. We use a whole host of flight planning tools to ensure that we comply legally and safely in our aerial drone operations.

Yes. We have obtained a waiver from the FAA to conduct night operations ( strangely enough it’s actually called the 107.29 Daylight Operation Waiver). Most drone operators do not have this waiver. It is more complex than flying during the day or at dusk, but at Carolina Airshots, we possess the capability. We also fly with anti collision lights at dawn and dusk as required by the FAA to ensure other air craft can spot our drones.

The battery on some of our drones last up to 30 minutes. Our flight times typically last 10-20 minutes, on average. We bring multiple batteries and chargers on all of our drone shoots to ensure that we can capture that perfect shot!

Send the address where the drone operations will take place to Jeff@Carolinaairshots.com and we will check for you at no charge.The FAA has recently implemented the new LAANC system which grants instant authorization to a greater portion of restricted air space that used to take months to obtain. ​ ​ ​ ​

Yes. Remote Pilot Jeff Smith holds a Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot Certificate and is a certified commercial drone operator. We can provide our FAA credentials upon request.

FAA regulations limit us to flights only under VFR or visual flight rules. In general this means having 3 miles visibility and remaining clear of clouds. We can fly in temperatures from 25 degrees F. to over 115 degrees F. We can also fly in gusty winds up to 25 mph if needed. For safety reasons it is typically best to fly under the best conditions whenever possible. Carolina Airshots reserves the right to cease flight operation should high winds/weather pose a safety concern.

Technically speaking, the range of our UAV's is over 6 miles. However, In accordance with the FAA guidelines, we must maintain a visual line of site of the drone at all times. Depending on visibility, this will keep the drone well under that distance.

This is highly dependent on what the finished work actually is. Raw footage turn around is same-day (very large amounts of footage may run into the following morning due to upload time) or can even be delivered on-site at job completion via laptop or SD card backup device. Edited photos are typically delivered within 24-48hours - residential real estate photos are delivered before noon the following day. Edited video varies greatly based on the complexity of the edit, but delivery time frame will be addressed when we provide a quote.

Carolina Airshots is based out of central North Carolina but we go to wherever our services are needed. Nationwide!