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FAA Certified Part 107

Drone visuals that make land, listings, events, and progress easy to understand.

Serving Northwest Alabama and Northeast Mississippi with aerial photography, video, property documentation, and commercial or residential project coverage.

PART 107 CERTIFIED PILOT $1M JOB INSURANCE AVAILABLE FAA WAIVER FOR SELECT OPERATIONS
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Local, licensed, practical

A clearer view before you commit, list, build, sell, or celebrate.

Pikeville Drone Services helps property owners, real estate teams, municipalities, contractors, and event organizers capture the view that ground-level photos miss. Every flight is planned around safety, airspace, weather, and the final use of the footage.

Aerial sunset over open farmland and tree lines Aerial sunset view over Hamilton water tower and surrounding roads

How it works

Simple steps from first request to final delivery.

1

Book a flight

Send the address, project goal, timing, and any special access notes.

2

Plan the flight

We review airspace, weather, site conditions, safety needs, and the best shot list.

3

Capture and prepare

The flight is completed, then selected photos or video clips are prepared for delivery.

4

Receive your links

Your client portal shows notes and Google Drive links for viewing or downloading final files.

Client delivery

Finished photos and videos are delivered through Google Drive.

Instead of storing final media on this website, Pikeville Drone Services shares finished project files through Google Drive folders or file links. This gives clients a familiar download experience and keeps large photo and video files with a dedicated cloud storage provider.

Client portal access

Returning clients can log in to view project notes, gallery links, delivery links, and invoice links connected to their account.

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Service area

Based near Hamilton, Alabama, with a 75-mile local service radius.

Local coverage

The normal local radius is roughly 75 miles from Hamilton, Alabama, covering much of Northwest Alabama and Northeast Mississippi, with nearby portions of Tennessee and surrounding areas considered by project.

Projects outside the local radius may still be available with travel time and expenses included in the booking review.

Booking checklist

What to include when booking a flight.

Location

Property address, nearest road, event site, or GPS pin if the location is hard to find.

Project type

Photos, video, real estate listing, land overview, event coverage, progress update, or inspection-style documentation.

Timing

Preferred date, deadline, time of day, and whether weather or sunlight matters for the project.

Access notes

Gates, parking, property contacts, livestock, construction activity, or anything that affects safe launch and landing.

Quote or booking request

Request pricing or ask to hold a flight window.

Choose whether you want a quote first or a booking review. Sending this form does not confirm a flight. Every request is reviewed for pricing, weather, airspace, site access, and schedule availability first.

1 Send request 2 Safety review 3 Confirm schedule
What would you like to do?
Service type
Choose photo, video, or both, then add any other services that apply.
Preferred payment method This helps Pikeville Drone Services send the $25 deposit request through your preferred method after approval.
Requests are not automatically confirmed. Pikeville Drone Services will review the request and follow up before any flight is scheduled. If a booking review is accepted, you will receive an email to set up your client portal.
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Services

Choose the right aerial deliverable for the job.

Aerial view of rural land and property features for listing or planning Aerial property photo showing land layout, access, and surrounding terrain Drone photo of acreage and nearby tree lines for property documentation
Drone progress photo showing a project site from above Aerial progress update photo for tracking site changes over time Drone view documenting construction or property improvement progress Aerial image used to compare project progress from a consistent viewpoint Overhead drone photo showing completed or ongoing site work
Aerial event photo showing an outdoor gathering from above Drone event photo capturing crowd layout and venue surroundings Aerial promotional image for a local outdoor event Drone photo showing event activity and site organization Aerial event coverage photo for marketing and social media use Drone image capturing the scale and setting of a public event Wide aerial event photo showing people, vehicles, and venue space

Aerial Photography

High-resolution stills for real estate, land, commercial properties, tourism, and promotional use.

Aerial Video

Smooth cinematic clips, social media-ready vertical footage, event coverage, and project updates.

Property Documentation

Clear aerial records for acreage, construction progress, listings, insurance notes, and planning conversations.

Commercial & Residential

Flight planning for homes, businesses, farms, public sites, gatherings, and hard-to-see locations.

Check out our flight records

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Why hire a professional pilot

Your project gets more than a drone in the air.

Licensed for commercial work

FAA Part 107 certification keeps the work legal and accountable.

Airspace checked before launch

Property addresses are reviewed for restrictions, safety concerns, and flight conditions.

Event-capable operations

An FAA waiver may allow flights over open-air assemblies and moving vehicles where appropriate.

Insured by the job

Coverage up to $1,000,000 can be arranged for qualifying projects.

Portfolio

A compact look at previous work by project type.

Choose a category to view three example videos from our portfolio.

Land Listing Example 1

Wide aerial context for land layout, access, and surrounding features.

Land Listing Example 2

Coverage that helps buyers understand entrances, clearings, and terrain.

Land Listing Example 3

Clean, steady footage for land listings and planning conversations.

Company sUAS

A flexible fleet for indoor, outdoor, photo, video, and documentation needs.

DJI Mini 3 Pro

Compact and flexible for indoor shots, outdoor photography, and vertical social media footage.

DJI Mini 3 Pro drone used for compact indoor, outdoor, and vertical video projects

DJI Mavic Air 2S

A workhorse platform with 5.4K video, 48 MP photos, and a 1-inch CMOS sensor for detailed aerial coverage.

DJI Mavic Air 2S drone used for high-resolution photos and 5.4K aerial video

FAQ

Good questions before the first flight.

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What is an FAA Waiver for Operations Over Human Beings and Operations Over Moving Vehicles?

Simply put, we hold a waiver from the FAA that allows us to legally fly over open air assemblies, like concerts, festivals, and such, which most sUAS pilots cannot do. Currently there are only a few options that legally allow this, such as a waiver or a Category 1 drone. We can also fly over moving vehicles with this waiver. Let us help you get 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?

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 a $1,100 fine for each instance, but a realtor can get an $11,000 fine for using material supplied by an unlicensed pilot. The best thing is to hire a professional licensed drone pilot to handle your aerial photography and save the fines.

How much will services cost?

Pricing is based on a flat fee per property, plus round-trip mileage to and from the property at the 2026 federal business mileage rate of 72.5 cents per mile. Each project is still reviewed individually so the final quote reflects the property, deliverables, schedule, and any special site needs.

What type of payment methods do you accept?
Accepted payment methods: Cash App Venmo PayPal Cash Business Check Cashier's Check
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 without breaking your bank. Both of our times are valuable.

Areas that we cover?

We usually cover Northwest Alabama and Northeast Mississippi, but we are available for other projects outside that area with extra travel expense included in the booking review.

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