Brewerton, NY · Serving Greater Syracuse & Auburn

Aerial photos, maps and 3D models you can actually use.

I help contractors, property owners, real estate professionals and project teams see and document their sites from above, then deliver files you can open, share and act on.

  • FAA Part 107 certified
  • Veteran-owned
  • DJI Matrice 4E with RTK
  • Written quote before booking
Services

What do you need to see, show or measure?

Four core services, each scoped to your project. Pick the closest fit, or tell me what you're trying to do and I'll recommend an approach.

Straight-down aerial view of a commercial building, its parking lot and the surrounding streets

Construction progress documentation

For general contractors, developers, owners and site contractors

Dated aerial photos and site maps from consistent viewpoints, so everyone can see progress without a site visit.

  • Progress photos from repeatable angles
  • Whole-site map images and 3D models
  • One-time, milestone or recurring visits
Close aerial view of asphalt roof shingles and a gutter edge beside trees

Roof & exterior photos

For homeowners, roofers, property managers and building owners

Clear overview and close-up photos of roofs, chimneys, gutters and rooftop equipment, with no ladder needed.

  • Overview and zoomed close-up photos
  • Before-and-after and storm records
  • Organized by area for your contractor
Also available

Other projects I can help with

These are quoted as custom projects. If it can be seen from the air in visible light, ask.

Data for surveyors & engineers

Aerial capture and processing to your specifications, with your ground control applied. You direct the work and stay responsible for the final product.

How it works

Solar arrays, towers & structures

Visible-light photos and video that follow your team's shot list and site safety rules. Your qualified team evaluates the images.

Storm & insurance photos

Dated photos of roofs and property for your claim file. Your adjuster or contractor assesses any damage.

Farms, woodlots & large parcels

Overview photos and map images of fields, buildings, ponds and access roads.

Waterfront properties

Shoreline, dock and lake-access views, including Oneida Lake properties close to home.

Business & facility marketing

Aerial photos and video of campuses, facilities and commercial properties for websites and presentations.

How it works

From first message to finished files

  1. Tell me about the project

    Share the address, what you need to see or measure, and any deadline. Not sure what you need? Describe the goal.

  2. Get a written quote

    The scope, deliverables, schedule and price in writing. Nothing is booked until you approve it.

  3. Flight day

    I check airspace, weather and site conditions, get FAA authorization when the location requires it, and coordinate access with you.

  4. Receive your files

    Files are delivered digitally, with a short note on what each one is and how to open it.

Straight answers

Capable equipment. Clear limits.

Good aerial data starts with the right tools, and with being upfront about what drone imagery can and can't tell you.

What I bring

  • FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate, required for commercial drone work in the U.S.
  • DJI Matrice 4E, an enterprise mapping drone with a mechanical-shutter wide camera and two zoom cameras for detail from a safe distance
  • RTK positioning with real-time corrections from NYSNet, New York State's GNSS reference network
  • DJI Terra processing for map images, surface models, 3D models and measurements
  • OSHA 10-hour Construction safety training

When you need another professional

  • Property boundaries, topographic surveys and contour maps are land surveying in New York and require a licensed land surveyor.
  • Structural or engineering judgments require a licensed professional engineer.
  • Written inspection reports on homes are prepared by licensed home inspectors.
  • Thermal, LiDAR and multispectral imaging aren't offered. My cameras capture visible light only.

I'll tell you upfront if your project needs one of these, and I can provide aerial data to the professional you hire.

Recent work

Real projects, real files

Orthomosaic map image of Cristiano Plaza
Mapping & 3D · Baldwinsville

Cristiano Plaza

917 drone photos processed into one detailed map image of a 4.16-acre commercial site, plus an interactive 3D model.

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Aerial view of a commercial building on a main street with hills in the background
Commercial property · Johnson City

210 Main Street

Aerial and ground-level photos showing a commercial building, its lot and the surrounding blocks.

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Aerial view of a pond with a dock and stone steps leading up to a lawn and building
Property marketing

Rural vacation rental

Aerial photos and video of a property with a pond, dock and gardens for a short-term rental listing.

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Questions

Common questions

How much does drone work cost?

Every project is quoted individually, because site size, deliverables, travel and processing time vary a lot. Send a few details and you'll get a written quote listing exactly what's included before anything is booked.

What area do you serve?

I'm based in Brewerton and work throughout Greater Syracuse and Auburn: Onondaga, Oswego, Madison and Cayuga counties, including Syracuse, Auburn, Baldwinsville, Cicero, Clay, Liverpool, Fulton and Oswego. For projects farther away, ask. Travel is included in your quote.

How soon can you fly, and when will I get my files?

It depends on the schedule, the weather and whether the site needs FAA airspace authorization. Your quote states the planned capture date and delivery timeline before you book.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Flights need manageable wind, no rain or snow, and enough light. If conditions aren't safe, or won't produce good results, I'll reschedule with you.

Do I need to be there during the flight?

Usually not. I'll confirm access, where to take off and land, and any site rules in advance. On active job sites, I coordinate with your site contact.

Is a drone map the same as a survey?

No. Drone map images, 3D models and measurements are excellent for planning, progress tracking and visualization, but they don't establish property lines or replace a licensed survey. See how accuracy works.

Tell me what you need to see.

Send the address and a few details. I'll reply with questions or a written quote.