Best Practices - Aerial Drone Images

Drones have become commonplace in the photography industry. They offer a different perspective than we are used to. By adding a little altitude from the standard ground image we can minimize foreground elements and shift the focus to more of the buildings exterior. By hovering directly over a project we can offer a birds-eye view. There are advantages to using a drone and offering a different perspective.

A park with a small stream, rocks, green grass, trees, pathways, and people enjoying the outdoors during the daytime.
A modern early learning building with a playground in the foreground, mountains in the background, and clear blue sky.

Working with a drone can require some advanced planning. We are FAA Part 107 certified and abide by all local, state and federal requirements when operating a drone. Safety is the first element when it comes to a successful photoshoot involving aerial drone images.

A woman in a pink shirt exercising on a small purple mat on a wooden outdoor deck in a residential neighborhood during sunrise, with trees and modern houses in the background.

The other major factor when it comes to operating a drone for exterior architectural photography is weather. We need to make sure the weather is calm and dry. Conditions can change rapidly so being able to track weather helps.

If you think aerial imagery will enhance the photography of your project we will begin by analyzing the site. Checking resources from the FAA to make sure the airspace we will be operating in is safe and legal to do so is the first step. We will look at the surroundings to make sure there are no obstructions and that we can maintain a line of site with the drone.

Exterior view of Del Norte Elementary School and Upper Rio Grande School District building with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds. The school has modern architecture with glass windows and landscaped areas with trees and rocks.
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