Frequently Asked Questions
LiDAR + Drone Technology
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Our drone services encompass all of North America including the United States and Canada for large-scale projects. For smaller projects, we’re focused in the North East.
Depending on the scope of your project, our team can travel to Europe and South America. Reach out to learn more.
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Aerial Innovation Solutions’ team of pilots is fully insured, properly trained, and licensed. We undergo FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and require the 10-hour OSHA training.
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Working with Aerial Innovation Solutions offers a quick turnaround. Our team requires a 1-week notice for onsite drone deployment. On the off-chance that our team is fully reserved for your preferred date, we will offer the next available date - this is often within the same month.
Have a time-sensitive project? Let us know, and we will do our best to work with your schedule.
This is reliant on optimal weather conditions and approval for flight authorizations.
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Our turnaround time begins at 7 business days and may increase depending on your specific project and deliverables. Lead times will be determined during our onboarding phase before deploying the drone. We do our best to work within your schedule and timeline.
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Our drones can fly in most weather conditions, with some exceptions for extreme storms and high winds.
Overcast days are opportune for drone flying, as they allow us to capture the landscape without any shadows. Midday and dusk are ideal to launch a flight.
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Using any form of commercial drone activity requires the operator to hold a valid drone pilot license. This ensures they have completed the required safety training to operate the drone following national and local laws. If a neighbor, friend, or other pilot lacks a Part 107 license and is providing paid services, they are operating unlawfully. Non-compliance with the regulations established by the FAA can result in substantial fines for both parties involved.
This goes for all commercial drone activities, from aerial photography to LiDAR scanning.
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Absolutely - our drones can safely fly indoors.
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Of course - our drones are fully equipped to fly outdoors, both tethered and untethered.
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Looking to add copy or audio to your final drone video? We can do that! We also offer photo editing to help emphasize features of aerial phography.