Aerial photography is a type of photography that utilizes a drone to capture images of a subject. A drone pilot must have a license approved by the Federal Aviation Association to operate a drone for commercial purposes. 

All Rice Nation photographers are licensed to operate drones commercially.

Drone photography is only for the exterior. Flying a drone indoors is dangerous for everyone inside. To capture the interior, we recommend on-the-ground photography instead.

Aerial photography typically covers the property’s exterior front, rear, and grounds from different altitudes. It can show the property’s location in the neighborhood, the view beyond cities, and the proximity to landmarks.

Our pilots usually can fly up to 400 feet above the ground.

However, a lot of areas have a restriction on how high a drone can fly. Drone activities are even prohibited in some areas. Restricted airspace includes airports, hospitals, military training, sports stadiums, and other security-sensitive areas. If your property is in any of these areas. Unfortunately, we cannot service aerial photography. 

Our license also prohibits us from flying over public areas like beaches, public parks, etc. Thank you for your understanding.

If the weather is not in an ideal situation like high winds, rain, snow, etc. we will cancel the photoshoot at no charge. We always recommend our clients to check the weather forecast before booking an appointment and then check again a day before the appointment.