FAQ
Questions, answered.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. FAA Part 107 certified and insured on every flight.
Where do you fly?
We're based in Denham Springs and serve Baton Rouge and south Louisiana.
What equipment do you use?
A DJI Mavic 3TA for thermal imaging and RTK site capture, plus custom FPV quads and cinewhoops for cinematic and indoor work. LiDAR is available: the LiDAR aircraft, sensor and RTK base are rented for each project.
What does a thermal inspection include?
A thermal and a visual photo of each issue, plus a summary report showing where each issue is.
What do aerial site data jobs deliver?
Orthomosaics and 3D models as visual documentation, not a survey. Contour and elevation data is produced under the direction of your licensed PLS/PE in responsible charge. See the Superior Steel interactive site map for an example orthomosaic.
Do we have to shut down operations for you to fly?
Usually not. Flights are planned around your operations to keep disruption to a minimum.
Do you shoot real estate listings?
Yes. Listing aerial photos, aerial listing video, FPV fly-through tours and lot overviews for realtors, brokers and builders, with fast turnaround. Real Estate →
Can you fly indoors?
Yes. Cinewhoops are small, ducted drones built for smooth indoor fly-throughs and one-take tours.
How much does it cost?
Commercial work: $750 minimum for orthomosaic and progress jobs, with travel included within 30 miles of Denham Springs; beyond that, travel is charged one way at the IRS standard business mileage rate, currently $0.76/mi (2026, July 1 to Dec. 31). Orthomosaic (visual documentation, not a survey): $750 up to 10 acres, plus $25 for each acre over 10 up to 25, and $12 for each acre over 25 up to 100. Over 100 acres by quote. Thermal roof and building inspections with a summary report start at $450, and electrical or solar thermal is quoted per project. 3D models start at $600 per structure. Thermal inspections (from $450) and single-structure 3D models (from $600) can be booked on their own; the $750 minimum does not apply to them. Monthly construction progress imagery is $1,200 a month per site with a 6-month minimum. Mapping, topo, contour and LiDAR data collection is quoted per project for your licensed surveyor or engineer. Also available for homes and events: a $150 base visit that includes the trip within 20 miles and 10 edited aerial photos, raw footage at $50 aerial, $75 FPV or $50 ground, and editing at $50 for a short (under about 60 seconds), $150 for 1 min, $250 for 2 min, $350 for 3 min, $450 for 4 min, $550 for 5 min. Longer edits: quoted. FPV fly-through package from $600, includes the trip and a 1-min edit (no base visit needed; travel beyond 20 miles is charged one way at the IRS rate). First-time customers: 10% off home, event and personal jobs (not mileage). Build an estimate →
How do I book?
Use Request a Booking, call (225) 302-0493 or email [email protected].
Ready to plan a flight?
Tell us about the site, the timeline and what you need. You'll get a straight answer and a clear quote.